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What is a function in programming?
What is a function in programming?
- A self-contained program segment that carries out specific tasks (correct)
- A conditional statement for decision making
- A loop used for iteration in code
- A global variable that stores data temporarily
Why is it advantageous to write code as collections of small functions?
Why is it advantageous to write code as collections of small functions?
- To reduce the number of function calls
- To speed up the execution time of the program
- To increase the complexity of the code
- To make the program modular and easier to debug (correct)
What is the purpose of a function prototype in programming?
What is the purpose of a function prototype in programming?
- To define the main function of the program
- To encapsulate all functions within a single module
- To initialize global variables in a program
- To declare the return type and parameter types of a function before its use (correct)
Which part of a function declaration specifies the type of data returned by the function?
Which part of a function declaration specifies the type of data returned by the function?
How are multiple arguments separated in a function declaration?
How are multiple arguments separated in a function declaration?
What does 'void' signify in a function declaration?
What does 'void' signify in a function declaration?
Why is it important to use function prototypes in C programming?
Why is it important to use function prototypes in C programming?
What is the purpose of function prototypes in a program?
What is the purpose of function prototypes in a program?
In the context of functions, what does it mean that variables are local to a function?
In the context of functions, what does it mean that variables are local to a function?
How are variables passed to a function?
How are variables passed to a function?
What happens when a return statement is encountered in a function?
What happens when a return statement is encountered in a function?
Which of the following is true about passing variables back to the calling function?
Which of the following is true about passing variables back to the calling function?
What happens when a function is called?
What happens when a function is called?
Why are variable names in the argument list of a function declaration considered optional?
Why are variable names in the argument list of a function declaration considered optional?
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