Western Governors University (WGU) ITSW 2113 D278 Scripting and Programming Foundations Practice Exam

A for loop is a control flow statement that is specifically designed to iterate a set number of times, which is why the choice stating that it consists of initialization, condition, and increment is accurate.

In a typical for loop structure, it begins with initialization where a counter variable is defined. Then, a condition is evaluated to determine whether the loop should continue running. Lastly, there is an increment operation that modifies the counter variable after each iteration. This combination allows for precise control of how many times the loop will execute, making it ideal for scenarios where the number of iterations is known before entering the loop.

The other options do not correctly represent the characteristics of a for loop. For instance, just having a condition without initialization and increment does not define a for loop's structure. A for loop also typically requires a predetermined number of iterations, which is not implied by a lack of a specified number of iterations. Lastly, while for loops can contain nested loops, the presence of nesting does not restrict their functionality; thus, saying they cannot contain nested loops is inaccurate.