Python Functions Quiz

What is a function in Python?

• A type of data structure in Python

• A block of reusable code that performs a specific task.

• A built-in module in Python

• A keyword used to define a variable in Python

What is the keyword used to define a function in Python?

• def

• define

• function

• func

What is the syntax for calling a function in Python?

• function_name()

• functionName{}()

• functionName[]

• functionName{}

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

• To print a message to the console

• To stop the execution of the function

• To specify the value that a function should return

• To declare a new variable

What are parameters in a function?

• Variables used to receive input values when the function is called

• Variables used to store output values when the function is called

• Random values generated within the function

• Constants used to define the function's behavior

What is the difference between parameters and arguments in a function?

• Parameters and arguments are interchangeable terms in a function.

• Parameters are the actual values passed to the function, while arguments are in the function definition.

• Parameters are in the function definition, while arguments are the actual values passed to the function.

• Parameters are only used in built-in functions, while arguments are used in user-defined functions.

How do you pass arguments to a function in Python?

• By specifying the arguments within the parentheses when defining the function.

• By leaving the parentheses empty when defining the function.

• By specifying the arguments after the 'return' keyword when defining the function.

• By using square brackets to enclose the arguments when defining the function.

What is the scope of a variable in a function?

• Global to the function

• Restricted to the class

• Accessible from any function

• Local to the function

What is a recursive function in Python?

• A function that only works with integers

• A function that can only be used once

• A function that calls itself within its definition

• A function that doesn't return any value