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

    Why is code indented in a procedure or function?

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

    What is a common characteristic of a procedure?

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

    What is the purpose of a function?

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

    What keyword is used to create a procedure or function?

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

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

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

    What is returned by a function?

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

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