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What is a base case in recursive functions?
What is a base case in recursive functions?
- The starting point where the recursive function begins
- The condition that stops the recursive calls and prevents infinite looping (correct)
- The final output of the recursive function
- The number of recursive calls a function can make
How does recursion end in the context of the 'factorial' function?
How does recursion end in the context of the 'factorial' function?
- When 'n' is equal to 1 (correct)
- When 'n' reaches the input value
- When 'n' becomes 0
- When 'n' is greater than 1
Why is it important for recursive functions to have a base case?
Why is it important for recursive functions to have a base case?
- To ensure the function starts from the correct point
- To guarantee a larger memory allocation for recursive operations
- To increase the speed of the recursive calls
- To avoid infinite recursion and potential stack overflow (correct)
What happens if a recursive function does not have a base case?
What happens if a recursive function does not have a base case?
What can happen if recursion is not implemented carefully in functions?
What can happen if recursion is not implemented carefully in functions?
What is a global variable?
What is a global variable?
What happens if 'a' is greater than 0 in a function?
What happens if 'a' is greater than 0 in a function?
What error does it raise when trying to access a local variable outside the function?
What error does it raise when trying to access a local variable outside the function?
How can you modify the value of a global variable inside a function?
How can you modify the value of a global variable inside a function?
What kind of variable is declared outside of any function?
What kind of variable is declared outside of any function?
In which scope can a local variable be accessed?
In which scope can a local variable be accessed?
What is the purpose of functions in Python?
What is the purpose of functions in Python?
Why are functions considered important in programming?
Why are functions considered important in programming?
What is the purpose of the 'abs()' function in Python?
What is the purpose of the 'abs()' function in Python?
Which built-in function is used to receive input from the user in the form of a string?
Which built-in function is used to receive input from the user in the form of a string?
What does the 'eval()' function do in Python?
What does the 'eval()' function do in Python?
Why is it beneficial to use range() function in Python?
Why is it beneficial to use range() function in Python?
