If a switch statement is written that contains no break statements whatsoever,
A) this is a syntax error and an appropriate error message will be generated
B) each of the case clauses will be executed every time the switch statement is encountered
C) this is equivalent to having the switch statement always take the default clause, if one is present
D) this is not an error, but nothing within the switch statement ever will be executed
E) none of the above

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

E) Although writing such a switch statement is unusual, it is entirely legal. The normal rules for switch statement execution applythe matching case clause being executed after the switch expression is evaluated. Following that, all subsequent clauses are executed, in order, since there are no break statements to terminate the switch/case execution.

If a Switch Statement Is Written That Contains No Break