CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61) — Question 55

Joe, a developer, is writing a program in which he needs to store a number that changes over the duration of the program's run. Which of the following would Joe
MOST likely use to accomplish this?

Answer options

• A. Loop
• B. Variable
• C. Constant
• D. Function

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The most suitable choice for storing a number that can change during the program's execution is a Variable. A Loop is used for repetitive actions, a Constant holds a fixed value, and a Function encapsulates code for reuse but does not specifically store changing data.