9.1 Python Hinge L4

Leo wants to create a subroutine that will roll a dice. Which syntax is correct?

• def dice roll ():

• def diceroll ()

• def diceroll ():

• def diceroll []:

Which of the following functions display an output to the screen?

• display()

• output()

• print()

• post()

A named, reusable set of programming statements to perform a specific task defines

• applications

• algorithms

• modules

• functions

Suppose you write a function. How many times can you call the function in your code?

• Once

• Not more than the number of commands the function holds

• It depends on the function

• As many times as you want

In which of the following situations would it be best to make a function?

• You want Tracy to draw a blue line, and your program requires lots of blue lines.

• You need Tracy to move forward by 100.

• You need Tracy to turn right and then turn left.

• You need to change Tracy’s color.

Which of the statements below is true about indentation in Python?

• Indentation only matters in for loops. Then, everything must be indented one level.

• Indentation never matters in Python. You can align your code any way you like, but indentation makes your code easier to read.

• Indentation always matters in Python. Every statement must be aligned correctly.

• Indentation only matters in functions. Then, everything must be indented one level.

Which of the following functions is declared correctly?

• 
• 
• 
• 

What is the difference between defining and calling a function?

• Defining a function means you are teaching the computer a new word. Calling a function means you are commanding the computer to complete defined actions.

• There is no difference.

• Calling a function means you are teaching the computer a new word. Defining a function means you are commanding the computer to complete defined actions.

• Defining a function must be done each time you want to use the function. Calling a function can only happen once in your code.

Advantages of functions

• Reduces the amount of code

• Where a problem is found in the function code, it only has to me corrected once

• Coding is better organised and easier to understand

• All of these

In fuctions, sometimes you just need to call a function to perform a task, sometimes you need to send a value to the function for it to be used. What is this value called?

• Parameter

• Function

• number

• variable