Chapter 3- Standard Subroutines

Question 1

Argument/Actual parameter

Answer 1

Data transferred to a subroutine when a subroutine is called

Question 2

Function

Answer 2

Subroutine that consists of a set of instructions, performs a specific task and normally delivers a result

Question 3

Method

Answer 3

Procedure or function that defines the behaviour of and object (such as a Delphi component)

Question 4

Parameter

Answer 4

When a subroutine is declared, the data values a subroutine can receive or return are called the parameters

Question 5

Procedure

Answer 5

Subroutine that consists of a set of instructions, that executes a specific task/tasks. Delivers no results, or one or more than one result through the application of reference parameters

Question 6

Reference parameter/variable parameter

Answer 6

Parameter where the address of the value used in the argument of the procedure is passed to the procedure. Procedure works with the value of the argument itself

Question 7

Standard subroutine

Answer 7

Programming code that is written by the developers of Delphi. This code is then supplied to other programmers for them to use in their own programs

Question 8

Subroutine

Answer 8

Program statements grouped together to perform specific tasks and to possibly deliver certain results

Question 9

Unit

Answer 9

Module of code that can contain: 
•code associated with a form
•standard subroutines 
•programmer-developed subroutines
•programmer developed class
•programmer developed data module

Question 10

Value parameter

Answer 10

Parameter where the value used in the argument of the procedure is copied to the procedure, so the procedure works with a local copy. Changes to the value will not affect the argument