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Out-of-bounds 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 attempting to access an index in a string or array that does not exist, typically because the index is too large or negative.

AP course connection

Topic 4.3: 4.3 Array Creation and Access

Unit 4

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