Javascript Functions

Question 1

What is a function in JavaScript?

Answer 1

when called upon it executes a piece of code

Question 2

Describe the parts of a function definition.

Answer 2

var functionName (parameter) {
code to be executed
return value
}

Question 3

Describe the parts of a function call.

Answer 3

functionName(argument(s))

Question 4

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

Answer 4

function calls are missing keywords and definition is missing the arguments.

Question 5

What is the difference between a parameter and an argument?

Answer 5

parameter describes what should be put in
argument is whats put in

Question 6

Why are function parameters useful?

Answer 6

gives a description for later use

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Sends back a value to the function and ends the function.