Multiple choice

Which error prevents Java from running your program?

  1. Runtime error

  2. Logic error

  3. Syntax error

  4. Spelling error
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Explanation

A syntax error violates the grammar rules of the Java language, which prevents the compiler from translating the source code into bytecode. Because bytecode is not generated, the program cannot be run at all.

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