They are conflating the 5 required iterations with the number of iterations for counter.cpp. https://piazza.com/class/k5bqcfbzltk49c?cid=639 https://piazza.com/class/k5bqcfbzltk49c?cid=634 https://piazza.com/class/k5bqcfbzltk49c?cid=618 Some also need extra guidance to realize that this script is completely separate from lab 6's. https://piazza.com/class/k5bqcfbzltk49c?cid=639 https://piazza.com/class/k5bqcfbzltk49c?cid=627 Others also are confused about how to call a.out. https://piazza.com/class/k5bqcfbzltk49c?cid=629