To answer this question, we need to understand the syntax and logic of the condition parameter.
The condition parameter is defined as COND – ((4, GE), (9, LT)).
Let's break down the condition parameter into its components:
- (4, GE): This means that the condition is true if the value being tested is greater than or equal to 4.
- (9, LT): This means that the condition is true if the value being tested is less than 9.
Based on the given options, we need to determine which return code will execute the subsequent step.
Option A: 4
This option will not execute the subsequent step because the condition parameter requires the value to be greater than or equal to 4, not exactly 4.
Option B: 9
This option will execute the subsequent step because the condition parameter requires the value to be less than 9.
Option C: 10
This option will not execute the subsequent step because the condition parameter requires the value to be less than 9.
Option D: 11
This option will not execute the subsequent step because the condition parameter requires the value to be less than 9.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B. The subsequent step will execute if the return code is 9.