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Advantages of Functions in Programming

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What is a function in programming?

A self-contained program segment that carries out specific tasks

Why is it advantageous to write code as collections of small functions?

To make the program modular and easier to debug

What is the purpose of a function prototype in programming?

To declare the return type and parameter types of a function before its use

Which part of a function declaration specifies the type of data returned by the function?

Function header

How are multiple arguments separated in a function declaration?

By commas

What does 'void' signify in a function declaration?

'void' indicates that no value is returned by the function

Why is it important to use function prototypes in C programming?

To inform the compiler about functions used before their definitions

What is the purpose of function prototypes in a program?

To declare the return type and arguments of functions

In the context of functions, what does it mean that variables are local to a function?

Variables are only accessible within the function where they are defined

How are variables passed to a function?

As parameters in the function call

What happens when a return statement is encountered in a function?

The function is terminated and results are passed to another function

Which of the following is true about passing variables back to the calling function?

It is achieved using the 'return' statement

What happens when a function is called?

Expressions in the parameter list are evaluated, and local variables are created

Why are variable names in the argument list of a function declaration considered optional?

To allow for more dynamic variable usage within functions

Learn about the advantages of using functions in programming, such as modularity, structured programming, easier debugging, and reusability. Understand how to define functions and their syntax.

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