2. Producing robust programs

What is a better choice for a variable name that reflects its purpose?

• x

• y

• H

• height

Why is indentation important in programming?

• It makes the code run faster.

• It helps the programmer see which code falls within a selection or iteration.

• It reduces the size of the code.

• It makes the code look pretty.

What are subprograms used for in programming?

• To make the code longer.

• To perform a specific task within a larger program.

• To confuse the programmer.

• To slow down the program.

What are the two types of subprograms?

• Variables and Constants

• Classes and Objects

• Procedures and Functions

• Loops and Conditions

What is a subprogram typically used for in programming?

• To perform a specific task

• To create a new programming language

• To design user interfaces

• To compile code

What is the main advantage of using subprograms?

• They make programs run faster

• They allow code to be reused

• They increase the size of the program

• They make programs more complex

How is a procedure different from a function?

• A procedure returns a result, a function does not

• A function returns a result, a procedure does not

• A procedure is larger than a function

• A function is used only for mathematical operations

What does the procedure 'clear_screen(5)' do?

• Clears the screen completely

• Prints five blank lines on the screen

• Deletes five lines of code

• Resets the computer

What is the purpose of a function in programming?

• To perform a specific task

• To manipulate data and return a value to the main program

• To store data permanently

• To display data on the screen

Which built-in function converts a number into a string?

• int

• str

• asc

• float