AP CSA Unit 1 Day 9: Substringlength 3 Last 3 Chars

Unit 1, Section 1.10 • Cycle 2
Day 9 Advanced Practice • Harder Difficulty
Focus: Negative offset pattern Hard Predict Output

Advanced Practice Question

Consider the following code:
String s = "computer";
System.out.println(s.substring(s.length() - 3));
What is printed?
Difficulty: Hard | Topic: substring(length-3) last 3 chars | Cycle: 2 (Advanced)
Why This Answer?

This question tests your understanding of negative offset pattern. The correct answer demonstrates precise knowledge of how Java handles substring(length-3) last 3 chars.

Common Mistakes
Mistake #1: Misunderstanding the concept

Students often make errors with substring(length-3) last 3 chars by not carefully tracing execution or understanding the underlying concept.

Mistake #2: Not considering edge cases

This Cycle 2 HARD question requires careful attention to detail and understanding of how Java behaves in this scenario.

AP Exam Strategy

For questions testing substring(length-3) last 3 chars, always trace execution step-by-step. Write down intermediate values. Don't skip steps - the AP exam rewards precise understanding of Java behavior.

Master This Topic

This Cycle 2 HARD question tests substring(length-3) last 3 chars. Review Unit 1 concepts to build mastery of primitive types, objects, and String manipulation.

  • Understanding negative offset pattern
  • Tracing code execution accurately
  • Avoiding common pitfalls
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