ICS Unit 3 Chapter 2 Exam

Which of the following is NOT a function call?

• sprite.velocityX = 5;

• drawBackground();

• ellipse(200, 200);

• updateScore();

Calling a function gives a name to a block of code without running the code.

• True

• False

Defining a function runs the code inside the function block. 

• True

• False

This is the syntax for defining a function to draw a background scene.

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In your code, where should you define your functions? Choose TWO possible answers.

• All at the top of your program

• All at the bottom of your program

• Inside the drawloop

• Right before you call the function.

• Right after you call the function.

Which of the following is NOT a rule or convention for naming functions?

• Do not start with a symbol or number.

• Do not use spaces.

• Name should be short but descriptive

• Use camelCase

• Name must not contain a number.

Functions are a form of ______ because the function _______ hides the details of all the program code inside the function ______.

• abstraction, call, definition

• conditional, call, definition

• conditional, definition, call

• abstraction, definition, call

A named bit of programming instructions.

• variable

• conditional

• parameter

• function

You can define functions using function calls for other functions you defined.

• True

• False

Which answer below is NOT a reason to use functions in your program.

• It eliminates the need for variables and if statements.

• It allows you to think about your code at a higher level of abstraction so you don't get caught up in details.

• It makes code easier to read by breaking it into logically named sections.

• If you reuse functions in a program, you don't have to write as much code.