GCSE J277 - 2.2.3 - Functions & Procedures

What is a function in programming?

• A reusable block of code that performs a specific task
• The order in which statements are executed
• A statement that prints text to the screen
• None of the above

What is a procedure in programming?

• A reusable block of code that performs a specific task
• The order in which statements are executed
• A statement that prints text to the screen
• None of the above

What is the main difference between a function and a procedure?

• Procedures return a value, while functions do not
• Functions return a value, while procedures do not
• They both return values and sometimes don't
• There is no difference between a function and a procedure

What is a parameter in a function or procedure?

• A statement that prints text to the screen
• A variable initialised when a function is called
• A value passed when the function or procedure is called
• None of the above

What is a return statement in a function?

• A loop that repeats a set number of times
• A conditional statement that executes a block of code
• A value being kept in the function
• A value being returned to the main program

What is a local variable in a function or procedure?

• Variable that's only accessible in the function or procedure
• A variable accessible anywhere in the program

What is a global variable

• Variable that's only accessible in the function or procedure
• A variable accessible anywhere in the program

What is the term used to describe data passed into sub programs

• Variable
• Loop
• Constant
• Parameter

What will be the output of this program if the user enters "Han" and then "Solo"?

• Error

• Han

• Solo

• Han Solo

What would the output be for the following program if the user enters 4 and 6?

• 10

• 14

• 16

• Error