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What is the main advantage of breaking down code into small functions?
What is the main advantage of breaking down code into small functions?
- Enhancing the program's execution speed
- Increasing the program's memory consumption
- Making the program more modular (correct)
- Reducing the compile time
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using functions in programming?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using functions in programming?
- Easier debugging
- Simplified code maintenance
- Improved code readability
- Reduced reusability (correct)
What is the purpose of a function prototype in programming?
What is the purpose of a function prototype in programming?
- To specify the return type and parameter types of a function (correct)
- To define the function's working directory
- To initialize function arguments
- To declare variables within a function
In a function header, how are multiple arguments separated?
In a function header, how are multiple arguments separated?
What does 'void' indicate in a function definition?
What does 'void' indicate in a function definition?
Why is it important to declare a function before using it in a program?
Why is it important to declare a function before using it in a program?
What does a function prototype for 'double sqrt(double);' tell the compiler?
What does a function prototype for 'double sqrt(double);' tell the compiler?
What is the purpose of placing function prototypes at the top of the program or in a separate header file?
What is the purpose of placing function prototypes at the top of the program or in a separate header file?
In the context of scope rules for functions, what happens to variables defined within a function?
In the context of scope rules for functions, what happens to variables defined within a function?
How can variables be passed to a function within a C program?
How can variables be passed to a function within a C program?
What happens when a return statement is encountered in a C function?
What happens when a return statement is encountered in a C function?
Why are variable names optional in the argument list of a function declaration?
Why are variable names optional in the argument list of a function declaration?
What happens if all functions in a C program are defined before they are used?
What happens if all functions in a C program are defined before they are used?
In C function calls, how are expressions in the parameter list evaluated?
In C function calls, how are expressions in the parameter list evaluated?
"What is the only way to pass (a single) variable back to the calling function from a C function?"
"What is the only way to pass (a single) variable back to the calling function from a C function?"
