Lua quiz: Basics (Print, functions, while true loops)

How do you print?

• Print("texthere")

• print ("texthere")

• print("texthere")

• print(texthere)

The text you will print is called a...

(a)  

Which of these definitions match a function? Select all that apply.

• A pre-installed thing that the Lua engine is able to do, such as print()

• A pre-installed thing that the Lua engine is able to do, such as edit properties

• Something you give a piece of code to use in another script

• Something you give a piece of code to for later use

What do you have to do at the end of a function?

• Nothing, it automatically closes.

• Encase it in brackets.

• Write "end".

• Write </function>.

What does the wait() function do?

• It tells the computer to wait before launching the game.

• It tells the computer to wait before proceeding in the script.

• It tells the computer to wait for a player to move.

What is a parameter?

• Nothing; it has no significance in code.

• A value that defines how the function will work, basically specifications.

• A value that tells the computer where a player is.

• A boundary for the level so that players cannot leave them.

What do you need to a complete a wait() function, inside its brackets?

• A string

• An argument

• A parameter

• Add a number in quotations

What is a while true loop?

• Something that can repeat code over and over again. Written "while true do <lineskip> <lineskip> return"

• Something that will repeat code as long as it's active (true). Written "while true do <lineskip> <codehere> <lineskip> end"

• Something that will play code as many times as you define in the ending. Written "while true do <lineskip> <codehere> <lineskip> end(number)"

• Something that will repeat your code no matter what. Written "while true do <lineskip> <codehere>"

True or false: A while true loop needs a wait function.

• True; Roblox Studio will crash otherwise.

• False; Lua is a smart coding engine and has a built-in wait function for all while true loops unless specifically defined in the loop.

How do you declare a local function?

• local function namehere()

• local function namehere(1)

• function local namehere()

• local func(namehere)