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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.
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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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