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Rule 05. Floating Point (FLP)

Created by Robert C. Seacord, last modified by David Svoboda on May 06, 2025

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FLP30-C. Do not use floating-point variables as loop counters
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FLP32-C. Prevent or detect domain and range errors in math functions
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FLP34-C. Ensure that floating-point conversions are within range of the new type
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FLP36-C. Preserve precision when converting integral values to floating-point type
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FLP37-C. Do not use object representations to compare floating-point values

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Risk Assessment Summary

Rule	Severity	Likelihood	Detectable	Repairable	Priority	Level
FLP30-C	Low	Probable	Yes	Yes	P6	L2
FLP32-C	Medium	Probable	Yes	Yes	P8	L2
FLP34-C	Low	Unlikely	Yes	Yes	P3	L3
FLP36-C	Low	Unlikely	Yes	No	P2	L3
FLP37-C	Low	Unlikely	Yes	Yes	P3	L3

Related Rules and Recommendations

INT33-C. Ensure that division and remainder operations do not result in divide-by-zero errors

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