Functions in Python Quiz

What is a function in Python?

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

• A built-in module in Python

• A keyword used to define a variable in Python

• A type of data structure in Python

How do you define a function in Python?

• function_name(parameters):

• function_name:

• function_name(parameters)

• def function_name(parameters):

What is the keyword used to define a function in Python?

• def

• function

• func

• define

What is the syntax for calling a function in Python?

• functionName{};

• functionName[]

• functionName{}

• function_name()

What is the purpose of using functions in Python?

• To encapsulate a set of instructions that can be reused and called multiple times within a program.

• To slow down the program's execution

• To make the code longer and more complicated

• To confuse other programmers

Can a function in Python return multiple values?

• No

• Maybe

• Yes

• Only if using a specific library

What is the difference between parameters and arguments in a function?

• Parameters are used in built-in functions, while arguments are used in user-defined functions.

• Parameters are only used in object-oriented programming, while arguments are used in procedural programming.

• Parameters are optional in a function, while arguments are required.

• Parameters are in the function definition, while arguments are the values passed to the function when it is called.

What is the 'return' statement used for in a function?

• To print a value to the console

• To define a new variable

• To exit a function and return a value to the caller.

• To loop through a list of elements

What is the scope of a variable defined inside a function in Python?

• Global scope

• Limited to the class

• Accessible from any function

• Limited to the function

Can a function call itself in Python? If yes, what is it called?

• repetition

• looping

• iteration

• recursion