Functions in Python

A group of statements that exist within a program for the purpose of performing a specific task is a(n) ___.

• function
• variable
• loop
• block

The first line of a function definition is known as the ___.

• body

• introduction

• header

• initialization

You ___ a function to execute it.

• define

• import

• call
• export

The ___ keyword is ignored by the Python interpreter and can be used as a placeholder for code that will be written later.

• execute
• skip
• pass
• pause

A ___ is a variable that is created inside a function.

• global variable
• local variable
• constant variable
• static variable

A(n) ___ is the part of a program in which a variable may be accessed.

• loop

• scope

• area of visibility

• declaration space

A(n) ___ is a special variable that receives a piece of data when a function is called.

• argument

• header

• module

• parameter

When possible, you should avoid using ___ variables in a program.

• constant
• local
• parameter

• global

This statement causes a function to end and sends a value back to the part of the program that called the function.

• end
• return
• terminate
• break

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use functions?

• To reduce code duplication

• To make a program more modular

• To demonstrate intellectual superiority

• To make a program more self-documenting