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When passing arguments to a function by value in C++, what happens?
When passing arguments to a function by value in C++, what happens?
- The argument is passed as a pointer to the function
- A copy of the argument is created and passed to the function (correct)
- The argument is passed as a reference to the function
- The original argument is directly modified by the function
What is the purpose of the max function mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the max function mentioned in the text?
- To find the maximum of two floating-point values
- To find the maximum value in an array
- To find the maximum value in a string
- To find the maximum of two integer values (correct)
What is meant by 'parameter order association' in the context of function calls?
What is meant by 'parameter order association' in the context of function calls?
- The association between parameters and arguments based on their order (correct)
- The order in which parameters are initialized within the function
- The order in which arguments are passed when calling the function
- The order in which parameters are declared in the function definition
What does the function described in the text do?
What does the function described in the text do?
What is the advantage of using functions in C++?
What is the advantage of using functions in C++?
What is the output of the following C++ code?
What is the output of the following C++ code?
Which of the following is a valid way to define a function in C++ that takes two integer parameters and returns their sum?
Which of the following is a valid way to define a function in C++ that takes two integer parameters and returns their sum?
What is the purpose of the void keyword when used as a return type in a C++ function definition?
What is the purpose of the void keyword when used as a return type in a C++ function definition?
What is the output of the following C++ code?
What is the output of the following C++ code?
Which of the following statements about function overloading in C++ is correct?
Which of the following statements about function overloading in C++ is correct?
What is the output of the following C++ code?
What is the output of the following C++ code?
Study Notes
Functions in C++
- Functions are similar to procedures and methods used in other programming languages, used to perform specific tasks and encapsulate code for easier organization and reusability.
- Functions can take parameters and return values.
Defining Functions
- A function is defined using the syntax
return type functionName(parameters) {}. - The
return typespecifies the type of value the function will return. - If the function does not return anything,
voidis specified as the return type.
Passing Arguments to a Function
- By default, arguments are passed by value to parameters when invoking a function.
- When calling a function, arguments must be provided in the same order as their respective parameters in the function signature.
- This is known as parameter order association.
Calling Functions
- A function is called by invoking the function and passing the necessary arguments.
- When a function is called, the code inside the function body gets executed.
- The function can return a value, which can be assigned to a variable.
Example: Square Function
- The
squarefunction takes an integer parameternumand calculates and returns the square ofnum. - The function is called with an argument, such as
square(5), and the code inside the function is executed, returning the calculated value. - The returned value can be assigned to a variable, such as
int area = square(5).
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Learn about passing arguments by value in C++ functions and how the parameters and arguments are associated. Understand how to work with parameters and call functions with the correct order of arguments.
