Python Functions Quiz

What is a function in Python?

• A data structure

• A block of code that runs when called

• A built-in library

• A type of variable

What do you call the data passed into a function?

• Arguments

• Variables

• Expressions

• Constants

How do you define a function in Python?

• function myFunction()

• def myFunction():

• create myFunction()

• define myFunction:

What symbol is used to denote arbitrary arguments in a function?

• #

• *

• &

• %

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

• To return a value from the function

• To define a function

• To end the function

• To call another function

What does the pass statement do in a function?

• Calls another function

• Indicates an empty function definition

• Terminates the function

• Returns a value

What is a lambda function?

• A type of loop

• A small anonymous function

• A built-in data type

• A method for recursion

What is the difference between parameters and arguments?

• Parameters are in the function definition, arguments are passed to the function

• Arguments are always optional

• Parameters are values, arguments are variables

• They are the same

What is the purpose of keyword arguments?

• To create anonymous functions

• To specify the order of arguments

• To allow passing arguments in any order

• To define default values

What does recursion mean in programming?

• A loop that repeats indefinitely

• A way to define variables

• A method for sorting data

• A function calling itself