Python Chapter 5: Functions

A group of statements that exist within a program for the purpose of performing a specific task is a(n)           .

• block

• parameter

• function

• expression

A design technique that helps to reduce the duplication of code within a program and is a benefit of using functions is           .

• code reuse

• divide and conquer

• debugging

• facilitation of teamwork

The first line of a function definition is known as the           .

• body

• introduction

• initialization

• header

You            a function to execute it.

• define

• call

• import

• export

A design technique that programmers use to break down an algorithm into functions is known as           .

• top-down design

• code simplification

• code refactoring

• hierarchical subtasking

A            is a diagram that gives a visual representation of the relationships between functions in a program.

• flowchart

• function relationship chart

• symbol chart

• hierarchy chart

The                 keyword is ignored by the Python interpreter and can be used as a placeholder for code that will be written later.

• placeholder

• pass

• pause

• skip

A            is a variable that is created inside a function.

• global variable

• local variable

• hidden variable

• none of the above; you cannot create a variable inside a function

A(n)            is the part of a program in which a variable may be accessed.

• declaration space

• area of visibility

• scope

• mode

A(n)            is a piece of data that is sent into a function.

• argument

• parameter

• header

• packet