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Off by one error

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An error that occurs when an iterative statement loops one time too many or one time too few, resulting in incorrect repetition count.

AP course connection

Topic 2.7: 2.7 While Loops

Unit 2

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