What type of loop executes at least once regardless of the condition?

The do-while loop is characterized by its unique structure, which guarantees that the code block within the loop will execute at least once before any condition is evaluated. This is due to the fact that the condition is checked after the execution of the loop’s body.

In contrast, both for loops and while loops evaluate their conditions before executing the loop's code block. If the condition evaluates to false initially, the body of these loops may not execute at all. A recursive loop is not a standard term in the context of basic loop structures and typically refers to a function that calls itself, which does not inherently influence the execution guarantees of a loop structure.

Therefore, the do-while loop stands out because of its post-condition evaluation, ensuring that its commands are executed at least once, regardless of the truth value of the condition.