HIGHER Python Subroutines Quiz

What is a subroutine in Python?

• A type of variable

• A type of loop

• A block of code designed to perform a particular task

• A type of conditional statement

Which keyword is used to define a subroutine in Python?

• class

• def

• sub

• func

What is one advantage of using subroutines in Python?

• They help in organizing code and making it reusable

• They make the code run faster

• They increase the memory usage

• They make the code more complex

How do you call a subroutine named `my_function` in Python?

• call my_function()

• my_function()

• def my_function()

• execute my_function()

What is a parameter in the context of subroutines?

• A variable that is defined inside the subroutine

• A type of conditional statement

• A type of loop

• A value that is passed to the subroutine when it is called

What is a return value in the context of subroutines?

• A value that is passed to the subroutine

• A type of conditional statement

• A type of loop

• A value that the subroutine sends back to the main program

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using subroutines?

• Code reusability

• Easier debugging

• Increased code complexity

• Better organization of code

Which of the following statements is true about subroutines in Python?

• Subroutines can be called multiple times

• Subroutines cannot return values

• Subroutines cannot have parameters

• Subroutines must always return a value

Which of the following is a common use of subroutines in programming?

• To create infinite loops

• To organize code into reusable blocks

• To increase the complexity of the code

• To define global variables

What does the 'return' keyword do in a Python subroutine?

• It stops the execution of the program

• It defines a new subroutine

• It sends a value back to the caller of the subroutine

• It initializes a variable