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?

Returned Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a function?

A section of code which converts Fahrenheit to Celsius Signup and view all the answers

Why is code indented in a procedure or function?

To make code more readable Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of a procedure?

It performs a task Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a function?

To reduce repetition of code and calculate a value Signup and view all the answers

What keyword is used to create a procedure or function?

def Signup and view all the answers

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

Call Signup and view all the answers

What is returned by a function?

A calculated value Signup and view all the answers

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