COSC 1436 C++ Chapter 6 Quiz

When used as parameters, these types of variables allow a function to access the parameter's original argument.

reference

Look at the following function prototype. int myFunction(double, double, double); int myFunction(double, double, double); How many parameter variables does this function have?

3

This type of variable is defined inside a function and is not accessible outside the function.

local

A function ________ eliminates the need to place a function definition before all calls to the function.

prototype

This statement causes a function to end.

return

What is the output of the following program? Group of answer choices

2 0 2

This is a collection of statements that performs a specific task.

function

A function can have zero to many parameters, and it can return this many values.

only one

Given the following function definition: What is the output of the following code fragment that invokes calc?

1 6 3

What is the output of the following program? Group of answer choices

7

Local variables are initialized to zero by default.

False

When a function is called, flow of control moves to the function's prototype.

False

It is possible for a function to have some parameters with default arguments and some without.

True

One reason for using functions is to break programs into manageable units, or modules.

True

A function's return data type must be the same as the function's parameter(s).

False

A local variable and a global variable may not have the same name within the same program.

False

What is the output of the following program?

2 0 0

Which line in the following program contains the header for the showDub function?

4

If a function is called more than once in a program, the values stored in the function's local variables do not ________ between function calls.

persist

A parameter is a special-purpose variable that is declared inside the parentheses of a function definition.

True

A static variable that is defined within a function is initialized only once, the first time the function is called.

True

A(n) ________ is information that is passed to a function, and a(n) ________ is information that is received by a function.

argument, parameter

Functions are ideal for use in menu-driven programs. When a user selects a menu item, the program can ________ the appropriate function.

call

A function is executed when it is:

called

In a function header, you must furnish:

data type(s) of the parameters data type of the return value names of parameter variables the name of function All of these

A function ________ contains the statements that make up the function. Group of answer choices

definition

Look at the following function prototype. int myFunction(double);int myFunction(double); What is the data type of the function's parameter variable?

double

Look at the following function prototype. int myFunction(double);int myFunction(double); What is the data type of the function's return value?

double

This is a statement that causes a function to execute.

function call