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 (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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Function header</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are multiple arguments separated in a function declaration?

    <p>By commas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'void' signify in a function declaration?

    <p>'void' indicates that no value is returned by the function</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To inform the compiler about functions used before their definitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of function prototypes in a program?

    <p>To declare the return type and arguments of functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Variables are only accessible within the function where they are defined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are variables passed to a function?

    <p>As parameters in the function call</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The function is terminated and results are passed to another function</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is achieved using the 'return' statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a function is called?

    <p>Expressions in the parameter list are evaluated, and local variables are created</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To allow for more dynamic variable usage within functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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