CodeHS Functions and Parameters Quiz

What does the 'return' statement do in a function?

• It prints the value to the console

• It sends a value back to the caller of the function.

• It terminates the function immediately

• It pauses the function execution

Explain the concept of function calls with an example.

• Function calls are used to define variables in a program

• When a function is called, the program jumps to the function definition, executes the code inside it, and then returns to the point where it was called.

• Function calls are only used for mathematical operations

• When a function is called, the program stops executing and moves to a different part of the code

What is the scope of a function in programming?

• The scope of a function in programming refers to the size of the function

• The scope of a function in programming refers to the speed of the function

• The scope of a function in programming refers to the color of the function

• The scope of a function in programming refers to the visibility and accessibility of variables and functions within the program.

How are function parameters used in a function?

• Function parameters are used to pass values into a function when it is called.

• Function parameters are not used in a function

• Function parameters are used to store the output of the function

• Function parameters are used to define the function name

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

• To send a value back from the function to the code that called the function.

• To delete the function

• To stop the function from executing

• To print a message to the console

Give an example of a function call with arguments.

• functionName()

• functionName(argument1, argument2)

• functionName(argument1)

• functionName(argument2, argument1)

Explain the concept of function scope with an example.

• Function scope only applies to variables declared with const

• Variables declared inside a function are accessible globally

• Variables declared inside a function are only accessible within that function.

• Variables declared inside a function are accessible outside of the function