Python Procedures Quiz

What is a procedure in Python?

• A) A type of data structure

• B) A named block of code that performs a specific task

• C) A built-in function in Python

• D) An object-oriented programming concept

What happens if a procedure is called with fewer arguments than specified in its definition?

• A) It raises a syntax error.

• B) It assigns None to the missing parameters.

• C) It assigns default values to the missing parameters, if provided.

• D) It raises a runtime error.

What is the purpose of defining a procedure in Python?

• A) To store values

• B) To execute a loop

• C) To reuse code and perform a specific task

• D) To define variables

Which keyword is used to define a procedure in Python?

• A) def

• B) function

• C) proc

• D) define

In Python, can a procedure return a value?

• A) Yes, always

• B) No, procedures cannot return values

• C) Yes, but only if explicitly specified using the return keyword

• D) Only if the procedure is defined with the def keyword

Which of the following statements about recursive procedures in Python is true?

• A) Recursive procedures are not allowed in Python.

• B) Recursive procedures can only call themselves once.

• C) Recursive procedures must have a base case to terminate the recursion.

• D) Recursive procedures cannot accept arguments.

Which of the following is not a valid way to call a procedure in Python?

• A) my_procedure()

• B) call my_procedure()

• C) my_procedure(1, 2, 3)

• D) my_procedure(argument1=1, argument2=2)

What is the term for the value(s) passed to a procedure when it is called?

• A) Parameters

• B) Arguments

• C) Variables

• D) Constants

Which of the following statements is true about local variables in Python procedures?

• A) Local variables can be accessed from any part of the program.

• B) Local variables are defined within the procedure and can only be accessed within that procedure.

• C) Local variables have global scope.

• D) Local variables cannot be assigned values.