Beginning Python (Video 28)

Beginning Python (Video 28)

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Interactive Video

Information Technology (IT), Architecture

University

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This video introduces the concept of functions in Python, explaining their advantages such as code reusability and easier debugging. It covers how to create functions using the 'def' keyword, provides an example of calculating the area of a circle, and discusses the benefits of encapsulating code within functions. The video concludes with a summary and a preview of the next topic, which will cover arguments and parameters.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a function in programming?

To encapsulate code for specific tasks

To manage memory

To store data

To create user interfaces

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using functions?

Simplified code maintenance

Easier debugging

Code reusability

Increased memory usage

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key benefit of encapsulating code within a function?

It hides the code from the user

It allows for easier code sharing

It prevents code from being reused

It makes the code run faster

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Python keyword is used to define a function?

def

define

function

func

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

radius

len

calculate

circle_area

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the formula for the area of a circle?

r²/π

πd

πr²

2πr

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does using a function help when calculating the area of circles with different radii?

It reduces the need to remember the formula each time

It requires more lines of code

It makes the code less readable

It increases the complexity of the code

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