Python - Chapter 7 Practice Quiz

A function definition starts with the keyword ____.

• def

• function

• start

• begin

Which of the following is an example of a function call in Python?

• calc_pizza_area()

• def calc_pizza_area():

• calc_pizza_area

• calc_pizza_area(5, 10)

What does a function return if there is no return statement?

• None

• Undefined

• Zero

• False

Explain the difference between a parameter and an argument in a function.

• A parameter is a variable in a function definition; an argument is the value passed to the function.

• A parameter is the value passed to the function; an argument is a variable in a function definition.

• A parameter and an argument are the same thing.

• A parameter is used only in object-oriented programming; an argument is used in procedural programming.

What is parameter binding in a function?

• When a function is called, the parameter is bound to the argument object, creating a shared reference.

• It is the process of compiling a function into machine code.

• It refers to the way a function is stored in memory.

• It is the method of linking a function to a specific variable.

Which of the following is an example of a function with multiple parameters?

• def add(x, y)

• def greet()

• def hello()

• def subtract()

What is the purpose of printing from a function?

• To display output from within a function.

• To modify the function's parameters.

• To terminate the function execution.

• To save data to a file.

Which of the following languages require static typing?

• Python

• C++

• Java

• Both B and C

What is the definition of modular program development?

• Dividing a program into separate, independent modules (often implemented as functions).

• Combining all program functions into a single module.

• Writing code without any functions or modules.

• Using only global variables in a program.

Fill in the blank: Functions allow defining code once and calling it from multiple locations, preventing _______.

• repetition

• errors

• compilation

• execution