Western Governors University (WGU) ICSC2211 D684 Introduction to Computer Science Practice Test

In scenarios involving code that processes a set of numeric inputs, understanding the function of the code is crucial. If the code reads 15 values and is meant to perform an operation on them, we can break down the possible goals implied by the choices.

When considering the specific task of calculating the product of values, it would involve iteratively multiplying each of the 15 input numbers to yield a single resultant value, which represents the product of all the inputs. This operation can be done using a loop that initializes a product variable to 1 and updates this variable on each iteration by multiplying it with the current input value. Thus, if the code indeed multiplies the inputs together, it would correctly achieve the goal of printing the product of those 15 values.

To clarify the other choices, if the inputs were summed, averaged, or compared for a maximum, these would involve different operations—addition for sum, division for average, and comparisons for maximum—none of which pertain to multiplying the values together. Hence, if the code is focused on multiplying and outputting the final product, it effectively fulfills the task stated in the context of that specific choice, thereby accurately representing the functionality described.