H Plenary - Modular programming quick quiz

Which of the following is an example of parameter passing in a procedural high-level language?

• Passing values to a function when calling it

• Declaring a variable inside a function

• Using a loop to repeat code

• Printing output to the screen

What are the two main types of sub-programs/routines mentioned in the learning intentions?

• Functions and procedures

• Loops and conditions

• Classes and objects

• Arrays and lists

Which of the following best describes a formal parameter?

• The name given to the parameters identified in the definition of the subprogram.

• The value passed to the subprogram during a call.

• The output of the subprogram.

• The memory address of the subprogram.

Where are formal parameters typically found in a function or procedure?

• Within brackets in the declaration of a function or procedure.

• In the return statement of the function.

• In the main body of the program.

• In the comments section of the code.

What is a local variable?

• A variable defined within a subprogram or a block of code.

• A variable that can be accessed from anywhere in the program.

• A variable that is always constant.

• A variable that is only used for input.

What is the difference between local and global variables?

• Local variables are accessible only within a specific function, while global variables are accessible throughout the program.

• Local variables are always integers, while global variables are always strings.

• Local variables are stored on disk, while global variables are stored in memory.

• Local variables are used for file handling, while global variables are used for calculations.

Which of the following always return a single value?

• Function

• Procedure

• Method

• Sub-routine

Which of the following performs a task such as displaying output for the user?

• Function

• Procedure

• Method

• Sub-routine