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What is iteration in computer programming?

Repeating instructions for each item

What shape is used for the setup box in an iteration flowchart?

Rectangle

What shape represents the condition test in an iteration flowchart?

Diamond

What shape is the process box in an iteration flowchart?

Parallelogram

What is the critical visual signal that iteration is happening in a flowchart?

A backward arrow creating a loop

What type of repetition does iteration in flowcharts represent?

Count-controlled repetition

Which phrase signals iteration in written algorithm descriptions?

For every...

When is the for...in statement most suitable in Python?

Working with each item directly

What does range(0, len(word)) create in Python?

Numbers from 0 up to (not including) length

When are while loops most useful in Python?

Unknown repetitions but known stop condition

What must you remember to do in a while loop to avoid an infinite loop?

Update the index variable

Which features in flowcharts indicate iteration is occurring?

Backward arrow and condition test

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