Launchpad programming - day 3 morning (JS)

Which of these programming languages wasn't mentioned by Tiff in her 'top programming languages 2023' YouTube video?

• Java

• JavaScript

• Python

• Rust

Compiled v Interpreted Languages: Which program code can typically be executed more quickly? (i.e. it runs/executes faster)

• Compiled

• Interpreted

What's the name for the values passed in to a function when it is called?

• Parameter(s)

• Function Definition

• Function Call

• Argument(s)

There are three main types of function structure in JS. Which is the incorrect answer below?

• Declarative

• Conjective

• Expression

• Arrow Syntax

Answer explanation

This answer is made up.

What is the value stored in the variable 'length'?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What is a return statement in programming?

• A statement used to terminate a program and close all open files.

• A statement used to define a new variable within a function.

• A statement used to exit a loop prematurely.

• A statement used to send a value back from a function to the calling code.

What does this code do?

• It adds "Lemon" to the end of the fruits array.

• It creates a new array with "Lemon" as the only element.

• It removes "Apple" from the fruits array and adds "Lemon" to the end.

• It adds "Lemon" to the beginning of the fruits array.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using functions in programming?

• Reusability: Functions can be called multiple times from different parts of the code.

• Modularity: Functions allow code to be organised into smaller, manageable units.

• Increased Complexity: Functions make code more complicated and harder to understand.

• Abstraction: Functions hide implementation details and provide a high-level interface.

What is the function call stack in programming?

• A data structure used to store key-value pairs.

• A memory area where global variables are stored.

• A queue that manages the order of function execution.

• A stack-like data structure that keeps track of function calls and their respective contexts.

Which generally allows you to keep your source code private?

• Compiled

• Interpreted