3 Introduction to Programming:

What is a subroutine in programming?

• A function that returns a value

• A type of variable used to store data

• A block of code given a unique identifiable name within a program

• A loop used for iteration

What is the purpose of using subroutines in programming?

• To reduce the reusability of the code

• To break down a larger problem into smaller, more manageable problems

• To increase the complexity of the code

• To make the code harder to debug

What are the two main concepts covered by the term 'subroutine'?

• Arrays and strings

• Classes and objects

• Variables and loops

• Procedures and functions

In object-oriented programming, what are procedures and functions referred to as?

• Methods

• Instances

• Properties

• Attributes

What is the first line of code in the main program typically in relation to subroutines?

• A loop statement

• A call to a procedure

• A conditional statement

• A call to a function

What is the advantage of using subroutines in programming?

• Programs are easier to write and debug

• Subroutines decrease the reusability of code

• Programs become more complex and harder to test

• Functions cannot be grouped in a library

What is the specific symbol used in flowcharts to indicate a call to another subroutine?

• An arrow pointing to a different flowchart

• A rectangle with rounded corners

• A diamond shape

• A parallelogram

What is the format used for a procedure in the OCR exams?

• void name()

• def name():

• PROCEDURE name

• function name:

What is the format used for a function in the OCR exams?

• FUNCTION name

• void name()

• procedure name:

• def name():

What is the difference between a procedure and a function?

• Procedures return a value, functions do not

• Functions return a value, procedures do not

• Functions are used for loops, procedures are used for conditionals

• Procedures and functions are the same