javascript-functions

Question 1

What is a function in JavaScript?

Answer 1

a set of statements that perform a task

Question 2

Describe the parts of a function definition.

Answer 2

function key word, optional name, list of parameters and decleration block

Question 3

Describe the parts of a function call.

Answer 3

name of function arguments and semicolon

Question 4

When comparing them side-by-side, what are the differences between a function call and a function definition?

Answer 4

a call runs the code in a a declaration block and definition is the code that makes up a declaration block

Question 5

What is the difference between a parameter and an argument?

Answer 5

parameters are a placeholder arguments are the actual values

Question 6

Why are function parameters useful?

Answer 6

they can be used with being given a value

Question 7

What two effects does a return statement have on the behavior of a function?

Answer 7

Causes the function to produce a value we can use in our program.
Prevents any more code in the function’s code block from being run.