Topic F – If-Else Structures

Overview

This topic introduces the if-else control flow statement and demonstrates both simple and complex conditional expressions. This topic will also introduce how to nest program statements.

LOGs

General Programming Concepts and Terms

• Describe and draw a diagram of the If-Then-Else logical structure
• Identify the programming statement that corresponds to the If-Then-Else logical structure
• Translate If-Then-Else structures into code
• Describe what is meant by a "conditional expression"
• List the operator precedence for mixing logical, arithmetic, and relational operations
• List the relational operators
• List the logical operators
• Use relational, logical, and arithmetic operators to construct conditional expressions
• Demonstrate an understanding of operator precedence in conditional expressions
• Use statement blocks to allow nesting program statements into control structures
• Define the term "boundary condition" as it relates to if-else statements and testing
• Identify the correct way to compare or check the contents of strings in conditional expressions
• List and describe the commonly used properties and methods of the String class that would be used in if-else statements