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How does the compiler generate assembly code for do...while() loops?

a.

The same way as pretested loops

b.

The same way as posttested loops

c.

With an additional check before the beginning of the loop

d.

With an additional check after the loop's body

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Answer: (b).The same way as posttested loops Explanation:The compiler generates assembly code for do...while() loops the same way as posttested loops, which means that the logic is always placed after the loop’s body.

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