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Which of the following is a legal function name in Python?
Which of the following is a legal function name in Python?
- function name
- myFunction (correct)
- function_1
- 123Function
What is the purpose of using the 'pass' keyword in a function?
What is the purpose of using the 'pass' keyword in a function?
- To skip a function and move on to the next one
- To call another function within a function
- To define a function without any code inside (correct)
- To return a value from a function
Which of the following is NOT a valid data type for function parameters in Python?
Which of the following is NOT a valid data type for function parameters in Python?
- Lists (correct)
- Strings
- Numbers
- Booleans
What is the purpose of indenting the body of a function by 4 spaces in Python?
What is the purpose of indenting the body of a function by 4 spaces in Python?
How are function names in Python case-sensitive?
How are function names in Python case-sensitive?
True or false: Python allows function names to contain spaces, newlines, and punctuation.
True or false: Python allows function names to contain spaces, newlines, and punctuation.
True or false: Function parameters in Python can only be of the same data type.
True or false: Function parameters in Python can only be of the same data type.
True or false: Python reserves some special words that cannot be used as function names.
True or false: Python reserves some special words that cannot be used as function names.
True or false: In Python, uppercase and lowercase letters are treated as the same in function names.
True or false: In Python, uppercase and lowercase letters are treated as the same in function names.
Study Notes
Function Names in Python
- A legal function name in Python is a valid identifier that starts with a letter or an underscore, followed by zero or more letters, underscores, or digits.
- Python is case-sensitive, meaning that uppercase and lowercase letters are treated as distinct characters in function names.
The 'pass' Keyword
- The 'pass' keyword is used as a placeholder when a function or a control structure requires a statement, but no action is required.
Function Parameters
- Function parameters in Python can be of any data type, not just limited to one type.
- There is no restriction on the data type of function parameters; they can be of different types.
Indentation
- In Python, the body of a function is indented by 4 spaces to define the function's block of code.
Restrictions on Function Names
- Python reserves some special words that cannot be used as function names.
- Function names in Python cannot contain spaces, newlines, or punctuation.
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Description
Test your knowledge on Python function naming and indentation rules with this quiz. Learn about different types of function parameters, calling functions multiple times, and the rules for legal function names. Don't forget the importance of correct indentation in Python!
