Functions in Python

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

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function

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

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header

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You ___ a function to execute it.

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call

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

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pass

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A ___ is a variable that is created inside a function.

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local variable

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

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scope

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A(n) ___ is a special variable that receives a piece of data when a function is called.

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parameter

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When possible, you should avoid using ___ variables in a program.

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global

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This statement causes a function to end and sends a value back to the part of the program that called the function.

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return

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Which of the following is NOT a reason to use functions? To reduce code duplication, To make a program more modular , To demonstrate intellectual superiority , To make a program more self-documenting

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To demonstrate intellectual superiority