Mastering C++: A Comprehensive Quiz Based on 'Thinking in C++'

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What happens if the 'break' statement is omitted in a switch case based on the given C++ example?

  1. The program will not compile

  2. The next case is executed irrespective of its condition

  3. The switch statement exits immediately

  4. The default case is executed

The correct answer is: The next case is executed irrespective of its condition

Without a 'break' statement, the next case will be executed regardless of its condition, as well as the default case if there is one. This can lead to unexpected and possibly incorrect behavior in the program. Options A and C are incorrect because the program will still compile and the switch statement will continue to run without the breaks. Option D may also be a possibility, but it will only be executed if there is a default case and the previous cases do not match.