Python Subroutines Basics Quiz

What keyword is used to define a function in Python?

• `function`

• `define`

• `def`

• `func`

What will happen if a function does not include a `return` statement?

• It will cause a syntax error.

• It will return `None` by default.

• It will return `0`.

• It will return an empty string.

Which of the following correctly defines a function in Python?

• `function greet(): print("Hello")`

• `def greet(): print("Hello")`

• `define greet(): print("Hello")`

• `greet() = def(): print("Hello")`

How do you call a function named `calculate_area` with two arguments (5, 10)?

• `calculate_area[5, 10]`

• `calculate_area{5, 10}`

• `calculate_area(5, 10)`

• `calculate_area -> (5, 10)`

What is the purpose of parameters in a function?

• To store global variables.

• To pass values into a function.

• To create an infinite loop.

• To return multiple values.

What will the following function return? ```python def multiply(x, y): return x * y print(multiply(3, 4)) ```

• `7`

• `12`

• `34`

• `None`

What is the difference between a function and a procedure in Python?

• A function always returns a value, whereas a procedure does not.

• A procedure must take arguments, but a function does not.

• A function can only have one line of code, but a procedure can have multiple lines.

• There is no difference; they are the same.

What is an example of a default parameter in a function?

• `def greet(name = "Guest"):`

• `def greet(name == "Guest"):`

• `def greet(name: "Guest"):`

• `def greet(name -> "Guest"):`

What will happen if a function is called with fewer arguments than defined?

• It will execute with default values.

• It will cause a `TypeError`.

• It will return `None`.

• It will ignore the missing arguments.

Which of the following best describes a local variable?

• A variable declared inside a function, accessible only within that function.

• A variable declared inside a function, accessible everywhere in the program.

• A variable that is automatically saved to a file.

• A variable that can only be used once.