Discrete Mathematics - Mathematical Recursion Quiz

It is a function that repeats or calls itself to calculate subsequent terms.

• Common Numeral

• Repeating Term

• Recursive Function

What do you call a rule or procedure that is repeated.

• Recursion

• Repeater

• Redo

The part of a recursion function that is the simplest scenario that doesn’t need further recursion.

• Base Case

• First Term

• Term Case

The part of a recursion function where the function recalls itself with modified values?

• Operation Case

• Original Case

• Recursive Case

In the function f(n)= 4n+2(n-1), what does n represent?

• The number of times the function is repeated.

• The number nth term in a sequence

• A number in a set of given numbers.

What is an important part of a recursive function to avoid infinite recursions?

• Loops

• Base Case

• Conditional Statements

What among the given field utilizes recursion functions?

• Computer Science

• Carpentry

• Literature

Which branch of mathematics usually uses recursion functions?

• Geometry

• Statistics

• Discrete Mathematics

How is a recursive formula written?

• Based on the previous values of a sequence to find the subsequent numbers.

• Based on the difference between numbers in a sequence.

• Based on the position or what number a value is within a sequence.

How is recursion used in programming?

• It is used to solve complex problems by breaking them down into smaller easier to solve problems.

• Used to save memory when processing.

• Used to shorten and make code more readable.