Python Functions and Docstrings Quiz

What is a function in Python?

• A type of variable in Python

• A keyword used to define a loop in Python

• A built-in module in Python for file input/output operations

• A block of reusable code that performs a specific task.

How do you define a function in Python?

• def function_name:

• function function_name(parameters):

• def function_name(parameters): # function body return value

• function_name(parameters):

What is the purpose of function parameters?

• To pass values into a function for it to perform operations on.

• To specify the number of times a function should be executed.

• To define the return type of a function.

• To receive values from a function for further processing.

How do you specify default values for function parameters?

• Use the 'default' keyword in the function declaration.

• Specify the default value in a separate variable and pass it as an argument to the function.

• Use the 'default' keyword when calling the function.

• Assign a value to the parameter in the function declaration.

What does the 'return' statement do in a function?

• It terminates the function and returns to the calling function.

• It specifies the value that the function should return.

• It prints the value of the function to the console.

• It assigns a value to a variable within the function.

What is the purpose of function arguments?

• To specify the number of times a function can be called.

• To define the return type of a function.

• To pass values to a function when it is called.

• To receive values from a function when it is called.

How do you pass arguments to a function?

• By including them inside curly braces when defining the function or when calling the function.

• By including them inside square brackets when defining the function or when calling the function.

• By separating them with commas when defining the function or when calling the function.

• By including them inside the parentheses when defining the function or when calling the function.

What is a docstring in Python?

• A built-in function in Python.

• A string literal used to document a specific function, method, class, or module.

• A type of variable in Python.

• A data structure in Python.

How do you write a docstring for a function?

• Write a comment at the end of the function definition

• Include the docstring as a separate file

• Write a string as the first line of the function definition

• Use a special keyword to define the docstring

What is the purpose of function documentation?

• To hide the implementation details of a function.

• To provide information about the purpose, usage, and behavior of a function.

• To make the code more readable and maintainable.

• To improve the performance of a function.