Python Chapter 5: Functions

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A group of statements that exist within a program for the purpose of performing a specific task is a(n)           .

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function

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A design technique that helps to reduce the duplication of code within a program and is a benefit of using functions is           .

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code reuse

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The first line of a function definition is known as the           .

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header

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You            a function to execute it.

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call

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A design technique that programmers use to break down an algorithm into functions is known as           .

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top-down design

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A            is a diagram that gives a visual representation of the relationships between functions in a program.

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function relationship chart

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The                 keyword is ignored by the Python interpreter and can be used as a placeholder for code that will be written later.

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pass

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A            is a variable that is created inside a function.

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local variable

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A(n)            is the part of a program in which a variable may be accessed.

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scope

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A(n)            is a piece of data that is sent into a function.

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argument