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Which type of programming error occurs while a program is running?

ASyntax error
BRuntime error
CTypographical comment
DDocumentation error

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Correct Answer: B: Runtime error

Explanation: A runtime error occurs after a program has started executing. Examples include division by zero, accessing an invalid memory location or opening a file that does not exist. Runtime errors may terminate the program unless they are properly handled through exception-handling mechanisms.

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