Functions and Procedures: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 9 ICT

Question 1

To define a function, which step comes first?

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Declaring the function name and parameters

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Assigning a value to the function

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Calling the function

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Returning a value from the function

Question 2

In Python, what keyword is used to return a value from a function?

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return

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yield

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break

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continue

Question 3

Which type of routine does NOT return a value?

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A procedure

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A function

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A statement that ends the program

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A statement that creates a variable

Question 4

What is the main purpose of using local variables in procedures?

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To hold data solely within the procedure

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To share data across procedures

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To define unchanging values

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To store information globally

Question 5

Which method of parameter passing involves sending the actual value of a variable?

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Call by value

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Call by reference

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Call by name

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Call by result

Question 6

What is the primary distinction between functions and procedures?

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Functions return values, while procedures do not

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Functions pass parameters by value, while procedures pass parameters by reference

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Functions are defined using the 'def' keyword, while procedures use the 'proc' keyword

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There is no difference between functions and procedures

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of utilizing functions in programming?

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Increased memory consumption

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Reduced code duplication

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Enhanced code readability

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Improved error handling

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of a parameter in a function?

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To pass data into the function

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To hold the function's return value

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To define the function's return data type

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To control the function's execution flow

Question 9

Which syntax is correct for defining a function in Python?

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def function_name():

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function = def function_name():

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function function_name():

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def function_name(self):

Question 10

What is the purpose of a local variable inside a function?

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To store data accessible solely within the function

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To store data passed into the function from outside

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To store data returned by the function

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To store data shared among all functions in the program

Question 11

Which of the following exemplifies a recursive function?

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A function that invokes itself

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A function that returns a value

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A function that takes parameters

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A function that is defined inside another function

Question 12

What is the significance of a return statement in a function?

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It returns a value to the caller

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It concludes the function's execution

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It passes data into the function

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It defines the function's return data type

Question 13

What is a common application of a procedure?

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Performing a task that does not require returning a value

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Calculating a result that must be returned

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Storing data that needs to be accessed by multiple functions

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Controlling the program's execution flow

Question 14

What is the distinction between a parameter and an argument?

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Parameters are defined in the function, while arguments are provided when the function is called

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Arguments are defined in the function, while parameters are provided when the function is called

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Parameters and arguments are interchangeable terms

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There is no distinction between parameters and arguments

Question 15

In Python, which of the following syntax correctly declares a function?

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def my_function():

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my_function -> ()

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function my_function

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my_function =

Question 16

What is the primary purpose of using parameters in functions?

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To store values for manipulation within the function's scope

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To return values from the function

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To define the function's name

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To specify the data types the function will process

Question 17

How do you invoke a function in Python?

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By calling the function's name followed by parentheses

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By utilizing the keyword 'call' followed by the function's name

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By using the equal sign (=) followed by the function's name

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By employing the arrow (->) symbol followed by the function's name

Question 18

In JavaScript, which of the following syntax is used to return a value from a function?

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Using the 'return' keyword

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Using the 'output' keyword

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Using the 'print' function

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Using the 'result' variable

Question 19

In the context of programming, what is the primary function of scope?

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To control the visibility and lifetime of variables and functions

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To prevent unauthorized access to data

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To enhance program performance

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To improve code readability

Question 20

A procedure in programming is a code block that:

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Performs a specific task without returning a value

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Returns a value to the calling code

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Is always executed after the main program

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Can only be called once from other parts of the program

Question 21

Which of the following parameter passing methods passes a copy of the value to the function?

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Pass by value

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Pass by reference

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Pass by copy

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Pass by pointer

Question 22

A recursive function is one that:

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Calls itself repeatedly until a condition is met

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Contains a for loop to iterate over a sequence

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Must be declared as recursive

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Cannot be used for complex problems

Question 23

Identify the incorrect advantage of utilizing functions and procedures in programming:

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Increasing program intricacy

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Facilitating code reuse

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Enhancing organization

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Improving efficiency

Question 24

What is the primary function of a function header in programming?

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To define the function's name and parameters

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To specify the expected return type

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To declare local variables

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To invoke the function from other parts of the code

Question 25

In Python, which method is used to invoke a function correctly?

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function_name(arguments)

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function name(arguments)

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function-name(arguments)

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Function_Name(arguments)

Question 26

Which characteristic defines a well-designed function?

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Simplicity and reusability

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Performing a specific task

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Extensive use of global variables

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Excessive length

Question 27

What is the primary role of the 'return' statement in a function?

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Terminating the function execution and returning a value

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Passing arguments to the function

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Declaring local variables in the function

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Calling other functions from within the function

Question 28

What is the purpose of using a local variable in a function?

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Storing data specific to that function

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Exchanging data between functions

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Accessing global variables within the function

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Storing data shared by all functions in the program

Question 29

Identify a common application for procedures in programming:

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Executing repetitive tasks without returning a value

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Organizing data in a structured manner

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Performing mathematical calculations

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Managing program flow

Question 30

Explain the fundamental difference between a function and a procedure in programming:

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Functions return a value while procedures do not

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Procedures are more complex than functions

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Functions can call procedures but not vice versa

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Functions and procedures are identical

Question 31

The primary purpose of a procedure is to:

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Carry out specific actions without returning a value.

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Return a value to the calling code.

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Store data in an organized manner.

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Compare two values and return a Boolean.

Question 32

Which of the following is a parameter?

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A value provided when calling a function.

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The name of a function.

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The data type of a variable.

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A keyword used to declare a variable.

Question 33

The purpose of the 'return' statement in a function is to:

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End the function and return a value.

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Define the parameters of the function.

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Call another function.

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Store a value in a variable.

Question 34

The difference between a 'top-down' and a 'bottom-up' approach to programming is:

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Top-down breaks down a problem into smaller parts, while bottom-up builds the solution from individual components.

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Top-down uses recursion, while bottom-up uses a linear approach.

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Top-down is more efficient for large programs, while bottom-up is more efficient for small programs.

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There is no difference between the two approaches.

Question 35

The role of documentation in a program that utilizes functions and procedures is to:

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Explain the purpose and usage of each function and procedure.

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Provide a detailed description of the program's algorithm.

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Help the programmer recall the code.

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Documentation is only necessary for large programs.

Question 36

What is a potential downside of using global variables in procedures?

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Reduced code modularity

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Simplified code organization

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Increased code efficiency

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Improved code readability

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a function in programming?

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Independence from parameters

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Reusability

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Modularity

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Code organization

Question 38

Which of the following is **not** a benefit of using functions and procedures in programming?

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Increases code length

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Enhances code reusability

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Improves code readability

Question 39

What is the purpose of a function header?

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To specify the function name, return type, and parameters

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To call the function from another part of the program

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To define the function body

Question 40

Which of the following is **valid syntax** for a function in Python?

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def function_name(parameters):

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function function_name(parameters);

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func = function_name(parameters)

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function = function_name => parameters

Question 41

What is the **key difference** between a function and a procedure?

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Functions return a value, while procedures do not.

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Functions are always declared before procedures.

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Procedures can be called from functions, but not vice versa.

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There is no difference between functions and procedures.

Question 42

What is the purpose of using recursion in programming?

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To solve problems that can be broken down into smaller subproblems

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To avoid using loops

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To improve code efficiency

Question 43

Which of the following is **not** a consideration when designing functions and procedures?

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Performance optimization as the only priority

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Code readability

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Reusability

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Modularity

Question 44

What is the role of a stack in function and procedure calls?

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To store local variables and return addresses

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To store program instructions

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To store global variables

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To store function parameters

Question 45

Which of the following is a best practice for naming functions and procedures?

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Use descriptive and meaningful names

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Use names that are easy to remember

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Use short and generic names

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Use names that reflect the implementation details

Question 46

What is the main purpose of using parameters in a function definition?

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To receive data from the caller and make it available within the function

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To declare the return type of the function

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To store data permanently within the program

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To specify the name of the function

Question 47

What is the key difference between a function and a procedure in programming?

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Functions return a value, while procedures do not

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There is no difference between functions and procedures

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Procedures can be called multiple times in a program, while functions cannot

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Functions are defined differently than procedures

Question 48

Which of the following Python built-in functions is used to create a list?

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list()

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array()

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set()

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tuple()

Question 49

What is the primary purpose of using local variables within a function?

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To store data that is only accessible within the function

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To pass data to other functions in the program

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To declare the return type of the function

Question 50

Which of the following is considered a good practice for naming functions and procedures in programming?

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Use descriptive and meaningful names that reflect their purpose

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Use short and vague names

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Use the same name for all functions and procedures

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None of the above

Question 51

What is the main difference between a recursive function and an iterative function?

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Recursive functions call themselves, while iterative functions use loops to achieve repetition

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Recursive functions are faster than iterative functions

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Iterative functions are easier to write than recursive functions

Question 52

What is the primary function of a debugger in programming?

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To help identify and fix errors in the code

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To optimize the performance of the code

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To test the functionality of the code

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To generate documentation for the code