Functions and Procedures (OCR A-Level Computer Science): Quizzes
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What is the key characteristic that distinguishes a function from a procedure?
What is the key characteristic that distinguishes a function from a procedure?
A function returns a value
What is the defining characteristic of a procedure?
What is the defining characteristic of a procedure?
It does not return a value
Which statement is used in functions but not in procedures?
Which statement is used in functions but not in procedures?
RETURN
When should you use a function rather than a procedure?
When should you use a function rather than a procedure?
When you need to return a result
Which task is best suited for a procedure?
Which task is best suited for a procedure?
Displaying output to the user
How are functions typically integrated into programs?
How are functions typically integrated into programs?
Within expressions or other functions
Which benefit do functions and procedures provide by being called multiple times?
Which benefit do functions and procedures provide by being called multiple times?
Code reusability
How do functions and procedures simplify testing and debugging?
How do functions and procedures simplify testing and debugging?
They can be tested independently
Which practical application best suits functions?
Which practical application best suits functions?
Mathematical calculations
Which practical application best suits procedures?
Which practical application best suits procedures?
Managing user interaction
What is a common mistake when writing functions and procedures?
What is a common mistake when writing functions and procedures?
Using RETURN in a procedure
What mistake involves function return values?
What mistake involves function return values?
Forgetting to store or use the result