Controlling Program Flow →mediumMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped

1Z0-829 Controlling Program Flow Practice Question

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```java
public class SwitchTest {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        int value = 2;
        switch (value) {
            case 1:
                System.out.print("One ");
            case 2:
                System.out.print("Two ");
            case 3:
                System.out.print("Three ");
                break;
            default:
                System.out.print("Default ");
        }
    }
}
```

What is the output when this code is executed?

```java

int x = 2;

switch (x) { case 1: System.out.print("One "); case 2: System.out.print("Two "); case 3: System.out.print("Three "); break; default: System.out.print("Default");

```

⚠ Common exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often forget that missing break statements cause fall-through, leading them to think only the matched case executes, or they incorrectly assume the default case always runs at the end.

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

✓

Two Three

The switch statement matches the value 2, so it executes the case 'Two' block, which prints 'Two ' and then falls through to the next case because there is no break statement. The case 'Three' block prints 'Three ' and then breaks, exiting the switch. The default case is skipped because a matching case was found and the break in case 'Three' prevents further fall-through. Thus, the output is 'Two Three '.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

✓
Two Three
Why this is correct
Correct, falls through to case 3 then breaks.
✗
Two
Why it's wrong here
Fall-through to case 3 occurs.
✗
Two Three Default
Why it's wrong here
Default is not executed because case 2 matched.
✗
One Two Three
Why it's wrong here
Case 1 is not matched.

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1Z0-829 Controlling Program Flow Practice Question

Exhibit

Why each option matters

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