js functions

Question 1

What is a function in JavaScript?

Answer 1

Block of code that can be called

Question 2

Describe the parts of a function definition.

Answer 2

function myfunction(param1, param2) { //code}
keyword function, name of function, arguments, curly braces, code

Question 3

Describe the parts of a function call.

Answer 3

myFunction(arg1, arg2);
function name, parenthesis, arguments

Question 4

When comparing them side-by-side, what are the differences between a function call and a function definition?

Answer 4

function definition has function keyword and parameters
function call has arguments

Question 5

What is the difference between a parameter and an argument?

Answer 5

parameter is a placeholder

arguments contain values that can be passed

Question 6

Why are function parameters useful?

Answer 6

the function can then operate according to different situations

Question 7

What two effects does a return statement have on the behavior of a function?

Answer 7

return will give the result of the function a value after the function is called
return will exit the function