Function Fundamentals
5 Questions
2 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which of the following best describes the difference between mathematical functions and functions in programming languages?

  • Mathematical functions remember a state and produce another value next time they are called, while functions in programming languages always produce the same return value.
  • Mathematical functions are subroutines that return values given certain parameters, while functions in programming languages are defined as relations between elements in a definition set and elements in a value set.
  • 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. (correct)
  • Mathematical functions and functions in programming languages are the same, just called by different names.
  • What is the main requirement for a mathematical function?

  • There must be multiple output values for each input value.
  • The output value can change every time the function is called.
  • There is no requirement for a mathematical function.
  • There must be exactly one output value for each input value. (correct)
  • 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. (correct)
  • Functions in programming languages always produce the same return value.
  • Functions in programming languages cannot have parameters.
  • Functions in programming languages can only be called once.
  • Which programming language is mentioned as an example of a language that has borrowed the concept of functions from mathematics?

    <p>FORTRAN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of mathematical functions in programming languages?

    <p>To compute values of functions as defined in mathematics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser