5 Questions
Which of the following best describes the difference between mathematical functions and functions in programming languages?
Mathematical functions are defined as relations between elements in a definition set and elements in a value set, while functions in programming languages are subroutines that return values given certain parameters.
What is the main requirement for a mathematical function?
There must be exactly one output value for each input value.
What is one feature of functions in most programming languages that is different from mathematical functions?
Functions in programming languages may produce different return values each time they are called.
Which programming language is mentioned as an example of a language that has borrowed the concept of functions from mathematics?
FORTRAN
What is the purpose of mathematical functions in programming languages?
To compute values of functions as defined in mathematics.
Test your knowledge of mathematical functions in programming languages and their relation to functions in mathematics. Explore the concepts of parameters, return values, and relations between elements in this quiz.
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