Java Practice Quiz 2025 – Complete Test Preparation

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What does the prefix form (++a) of the increment operator do?

Increments after producing the value

Decrements before producing the value

Increments before producing the value

The prefix form of the increment operator, (++a), increments the value of the operand before producing the value. This means that the value of the operand is increased by 1 and then the new value is returned. Options A and B are incorrect because they both mention the operator producing a value. Option A states that the increment occurs after producing the value, which is incorrect. Option B states that the operator decrements instead of increments, which is also incorrect. Option D is incorrect because the prefix form of the increment operator does have an effect on the value - it increases it by 1. Overall, the key difference between the prefix form and the postfix form of the increment operator is when the increment occurs in relation to producing the value.

Java Practice Quiz 2025 – Complete Test Preparation

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