Question

What is the operation in Breakpoint mode?

(a) The program is interrupted after each detection

(b) The program will not be stopped and the errors are sorted out after the complete program is scanned

(c) There is no effect on the program, i.e the program is executed without rectification of errors

(d) The program is halted only at specific points

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Answer 1

Correct option is (d) The program is halted only at specific points

Easiest explanation: The Breakpoint mode of operation allows the program to be halted at only specific locations.