Procedures and Functions in Programming
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What is a primary purpose of using procedures in programming?

  • To iterate a set of statements
  • To reduce repetition of code (correct)
  • To make decisions in a program
  • To calculate a single value

What is the main difference between a procedure and a function?

  • A procedure is used to make decisions, whereas a function is used to iterate code
  • A procedure calculates a value, whereas a function performs a task
  • A procedure performs a task, whereas a function produces a calculated result (correct)
  • A procedure iterates code, whereas a function is a decision point

What is the term used to describe the process of running a procedure or function?

  • Iterate
  • Perform
  • Call (correct)
  • Execute

What is the term used to describe the passing back of a calculated value in a function?

<p>Returned (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a function?

<p>A section of code which converts Fahrenheit to Celsius (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is code indented in a procedure or function?

<p>To make code more readable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of a procedure?

<p>It performs a task (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a function?

<p>To reduce repetition of code and calculate a value (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What keyword is used to create a procedure or function?

<p>def (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term given to running a procedure or function?

<p>Call (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is returned by a function?

<p>A calculated value (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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