assertions doubt

[veda vyas sista]

class A {
void m1(int i) {
int j = i % 3;
switch (j) {
case 0: System.out.print("0"); break;
case 1: System.out.print("1"); break;
default:
assert j == 2;
System.out.print(j);
}}
public static void main (String[] args) {
A a = new A();
for (int i=5; i >= -1; i--) {a.m1(i);}
}}

Which statements are true?

a. With assertions enabled it prints 210210-1 followed by an AssertionError message.
b. With assertions enabled it prints 210210 followed by an AssertionError message.
c. With assertions enabled it prints only 210210.
d. With assertions enabled it prints nothing.
e. With assertions disabled it prints 210210-1
f. With assertions disabled it prints only 210210
g. Assertions should not be used within the default case of a switch statement.

could anyone please tell me how answer is A & E.

[ilkin esrefli]

Hi
It is not right, answer is not A&E. Correct answer is B&E.
Because when i=-1, j=-1%3=-1 hten default case run and assert j==2 throws AssertionError and program couldn't print j as -1.
So answer:
b. With assertions enabled it prints 210210 followed by an AssertionError message.
e. With assertions disabled it prints 210210-1
thanks..