Chapter 6

definition

A function ________ contains the statements that make up the function.

called

A function is executed when it is:

double

What is the data type of the function's parameter variable? int myFunction(double);

int

What is the data type of the function's return value? int myFunction(double);

True

You may use the exit( ) function to terminate a program, regardless of which control mechanism is executing.

False

You must furnish an argument with a function call.

True

Global variables are initialized to zero by default.

computeValue(10);

Here is the header for a function named computeValue: void computeValue(int value); Which of the following is a valid call to the function?

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

In a function header, you must furnish:

document

It is a good programming practice to ________ your functions by writing comments that describe what they do.

False

Local variables are initialized to zero by default.

function

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

function call

This is a statement that causes a function to execute.

return

This statement causes a function to end.

local

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