Name the type of error (syntax, runtime or logical error) in each case given below:

Division by a variable that contains a value of zero.
Multiplication operator used when the operation should be division.
Missing semicolon.

Question

Name the type of error (syntax, runtime or logical error) in each case given below:

Division by a variable that contains a value of zero.
Multiplication operator used when the operation should be division.
Missing semicolon.

Accepted Answer

Error types:

(i) Runtime error: Division by zero occurs at runtime.
(ii) Logical error: Incorrect operator used results in wrong computation.
(iii) Syntax error: Missing semicolon results in a syntax error during compilation.

Name the type of error (syntax, runtime or logical error) in each case given below: Division by a variable that contains a value of zero. Multiplication operator used when the operation should be division. Missing semicolon.

Answer with Explanation

Name the type of error (syntax, runtime or logical error) in each case given below:

Division by a variable that contains a value of zero.

Multiplication operator used when the operation should be division.

Missing semicolon.