Programming L5 & L6 Practice Questions

What is the purpose of functions in programming?

• To repeat a task multiple times

• To store data

• To perform a specific task

• To create a user interface

Which of the following best describes an event in programming?

• A user interaction that triggers a function

• A type of function that runs continuously

• A data storage method

• A programming language

What is the difference between an event and an event handler?

• An event is a function, and an event handler is a variable

• An event triggers a response, and an event handler is the code that responds to the event

• An event is a type of data, and an event handler is a type of function

• There is no difference; they are the same

According to the text, what can functions in programming languages help to avoid?

• Using high-level programming environments

• Writing the same code multiple times

• Creating animated objects

• Learning new programming languages

How can a function be used in a program?

• A) It can only be used once

• B) It cannot be reused

• C) It can be called upon multiple times

• D) It is automatically deleted after use

What does it mean when a function is "called upon"?

• A) It is deleted from the program

• B) It is executed by using its name

• C) It is written into the program

• D) It is saved for later use

Why do many programming languages include built-in functions?

• A) To increase the size of the program

• B) To make programming more difficult

• C) To save programmers time

• D) To limit creativity

What is passed into a function to customize it for specific needs?

• Function

• Variable

• Parameter

• Argument

What is an argument in programming as described in the text?

• A) A disagreement or debate within a program

• B) A value that is passed to a routine or function

• C) A type of function that returns no value

• D) A programming language used for developing applications

According to the text, what type of value do function blocks with rounded ends return in Scratch?

• A) String values

• B) Numeric values

• C) Boolean values

• D) No values