Subprograms quiz

What is a function in programming?

• A type of variable

• A block of code designed to perform a particular task

• A type of loop

• A syntax error

Which of the following is a correct way to define a function in Python?

• `function myFunction()`

• `def myFunction():`

• `create myFunction()`

• `define myFunction()`

What are parameters in a function?

• The name of the function

• The values returned by the function

• The variables listed inside the parentheses in the function definition

• The comments in the function

What is an argument in the context of functions?

• A debate between two programmers

• The actual value passed to the function

• The name of the function

• The return type of the function

What is a recursive function?

• A function that calls itself

• A function that never stops running

• A function that only runs once

• A function that is defined outside of a class

Which of the following is an example of a recursive function?

• A function that prints "Hello, World!" once

• A function that calculates the factorial of a number by calling itself

• A function that adds two numbers

• A function that sorts a list

What is the base case in a recursive function?

• The first line of the function

• The condition under which the function stops calling itself

• The last line of the function

• The name of the function

Why is it important to have a base case in a recursive function?

• To make the function run faster

• To prevent the function from calling itself indefinitely

• To make the function easier to read

• To allow the function to return multiple values

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using functions in programming?

• They help organise code

• They make code reusable

• They increase the size of the code

• They make code easier to read

What is the difference between a parameter and an argument?

• A parameter is a value passed to a function, while an argument is a variable in the function definition

• A parameter is a variable in the function definition, while an argument is a value passed to the function

• They are the same thing

• A parameter is a type of loop, while an argument is a type of condition