Knowledge Check: Module 16

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Answer the following 10 questions about Module 16: Defining Simple Functions. You need to score at least 6 out of 10 to pass this check. You can retake this check as many times as you need. Good luck!

1 Which keyword is used to start the definition of a function in Python?

function

define

def

fun

2 What follows the function name in a function definition line?

A colon :

Parentheses ()

Curly braces {}

Square brackets []

3 What character must end the first line of a function definition (the `def` line)?

Semicolon ;

Period .

Comma ,

Colon :

4 How does Python know which lines of code belong inside a function?

By using curly braces {}

By using indentation (spaces or tabs)

By using keywords begin and end

By numbering the lines

5 What does it mean to "call" a function?

To define the function using def

To delete the function from memory

To execute the code inside the function

To rename the function

6 Consider this code:

def greet():
    print("Hello there!")

greet()

What is the output?

greet()

Hello there!

print("Hello there!")

There is no output.

7 Which of the following is a primary benefit of using functions in programming?

Making the code run slower.

Increasing the file size of the program.

Making the code harder to understand.

Allowing code reuse and improving organization.

8 What happens if you define a function but never call it in your script?

Python automatically calls it once at the end.

The code inside the function definition will not be executed.

It causes a syntax error.

Python deletes the function definition automatically.

9 Which of the following shows the correct way to CALL a function named `calculate_area`?

def calculate_area():

calculate_area:

call calculate_area()

calculate_area()

10 Can a function definition include a call to another already defined function?

Yes, functions can call other functions.

No, functions must be completely self-contained.

Only if the other function is defined *after* the calling function.

Only built-in Python functions can be called from within other functions.

Your score: 0/10

1 Which keyword is used to start the definition of a function in Python?

2 What follows the function name in a function definition line?

3 What character must end the first line of a function definition (the def line)?