Parameters

Question 1

what are parameters

Answer 1

Parameters are used by procedures and functions to pass information in and out. They are used in the definition and in the call of these constructs.

Question 2

what are formal parameters

Answer 2

The parameters used in the procedure/function definition are called the formal parameters.

Question 3

what are actual parameters

Answer 3

The parameters used in the procedure/function call are called the actual parameters.