Functions

Question 1

Function definition

Answer 1

A segment of code that creates a function, including its names, and code, to be used by other portions of the program.

Question 2

Parameter

Answer 2

A variable for which a function expects to receive a value when called, whose scope is the function’s own execution.

Question 3

Function Header

Answer 3

The name and list of parameters a function expects, provided as reference to the rest of the program to use when calling the function.

Question 4

Function Body

Answer 4

The code that a function runs when called.

Question 5

Return Stament

Answer 5

The line of code that defines what output will be sent back at the end of a function.

Question 6

Arguments

Answer 6

Values passed into parameters during a function call. Essentially, these are the values assigned to the function’s dedicated variables (i.e., parameters)

Question 7

return (ending the function early)

Answer 7

When a function runs a line with a return statement, it immediately ends the function and send the result back