Unit 1 lesson 2.2

Question 1

Argument

Answer 1

The actual value or data you pass to a function or subprogram when you call it.

Question 2

Parameter

Answer 2

A variable in a function or subprogram definition that acts as a placeholder for the value (argument) you pass when you call the function.

Question 3

Parameter list

Answer 3

A set of parameters defined in a function or subprogram specifying the number and types of inputs the function can accept.

Question 4

Reference parameter

Answer 4

A type of parameter that allows a function to modify the actual variable passed to it.

Question 5

Subprogram (Function)

Answer 5

A general term for a block of code that performs a specific task and can be reused.

Question 6

Value parameter

Answer 6

A type of parameter that passes a copy of the argument’s value to the function.