Plot() Function Flashcards
Which argument in the plot function is used to specify the data series or values to be plotted on the chart in Pine Script?
a) title
b) color
c) series
d) linewidth
Answer: c) series
Explanation: The series argument in the plot function is used to specify the data series or values that you want to plot on the chart.
What is the role of the title argument in the plot function in Pine Script?
a) To determine the marker style for plot points.
b) To set the background color of the chart.
c) To specify the title or label for the plot line on the chart.
d) To control the line style of the plot.
Answer: c) To specify the title or label for the plot line on the chart.
Explanation: The title argument in the plot function is used to specify the title or label for the plot line on the chart.
In Pine Script, what does the color argument in the plot function determine?
a) The background color of the chart.
b) The color of individual plot points.
c) The color of the plot line on the chart.
d) The text color of the title.
Answer: c) The color of the plot line on the chart.
Explanation: The color argument in the plot function is used to specify the color of the plot line on the chart.
What does the linewidth argument in the plot function control in Pine Script?
a) The width of the chart’s grid lines.
b) The thickness of the plot line on the chart.
c) The font size of text labels.
d) The spacing between bars in a bar chart.
Answer: b) The thickness of the plot line on the chart.
Explanation: The linewidth argument in the plot function controls the thickness or width of the plot line on the chart.
In Pine Script, which argument is used to specify the line style of the plot created with the plot function?
a) style
b) trackprice
c) histbase
d) offset
Answer: a) style
Explanation: The style argument in the plot function is used to specify the line style of the plot, such as solid or dashed lines.
What does the trackprice argument in the plot function determine in Pine Script?
a) The price level to which the plot line sticks.
b) The color of the plot line.
c) The title of the plot.
d) The width of the plot line.
Answer: a) The price level to which the plot line sticks.
Explanation: The trackprice argument in the plot function is used to specify the price level to which the plot line adheres, making it useful for horizontal lines.
In Pine Script, what is the role of the histbase argument in the plot function?
a) To determine the historical base value for the plot.
b) To set the background color of the chart.
c) To specify the line style of the plot.
d) To define the series or values to be plotted.
Answer: a) To determine the historical base value for the plot.
Explanation: The histbase argument in the plot function is used to determine the historical base value for the plot, which is often used with histogram plots.
Which argument in the plot function is used to specify the number of bars to offset the plot in Pine Script?
a) join
b) editable
c) show_last
d) offset
Answer: d) offset
Explanation: The offset argument in the plot function is used to specify the number of bars to offset the plot, allowing you to shift it forward or backward on the chart.
What is the purpose of the join argument in the plot function in Pine Script?
a) To control whether the plot is editable by users.
b) To specify the line style of the plot.
c) To determine how gaps between bars are displayed.
d) To set the background color of the chart.
Answer: c) To determine how gaps between bars are displayed.
Explanation: The join argument in the plot function controls how gaps between bars or candles are displayed on the chart.
In Pine Script, what does the editable argument in the plot function allow you to control?
a) The color of the plot line.
b) Whether the plot is editable by users through the interface.
c) The thickness of the plot line.
d) The number of bars displayed.
Answer: b) Whether the plot is editable by users through the interface.
Explanation: The editable argument in the plot function allows you to control whether the plot is editable by users through the Pine Script settings panel.
What does the show_last argument in the plot function control in Pine Script?
a) The visibility of the last plotted value on the chart.
b) The color of the plot line.
c) The line style of the plot.
d) The title of the plot.
Answer: a) The visibility of the last plotted value on the chart.
Explanation: The show_last argument in the plot function controls the visibility of the last plotted value on the chart.
In Pine Script, what does the display argument in the plot function determine?
a) The display mode for the plot.
b) The color of individual plot points.
c) The thickness of the plot line.
d) The font size of text labels.
Answer: a) The display mode for the plot.
Explanation: The display argument in the plot function is used to determine the display mode for the plot, such as on the main chart or in a separate panel.
What is the default value for the series argument in the plot function if it is not specified explicitly in Pine Script?
a) The most recent closing price.
b) The highest high of the chart.
c) The lowest low of the chart.
d) The opening price of the chart.
Answer: a) The most recent closing price.
Explanation: If the series argument is not specified in the plot function, the default series is typically set to the most recent closing price.
What does the offset argument in the plot function control if set to a positive value in Pine Script?
a) It shifts the plot forward in time.
b) It increases the line thickness.
c) It changes the color of the plot.
d) It moves the plot to the background.
Answer: a) It shifts the plot forward in time.
Explanation: When the offset argument is set to a positive value, it shifts the plot forward in time by the specified number of bars.
In Pine Script, what does the join argument in the plot function control when set to true?
a) It joins adjacent plot points with a line.
b) It makes the plot editable.
c) It displays the last plotted value.
d) It fills the area under the plot.
Answer: a) It joins adjacent plot points with a line.
Explanation: When the join argument is set to true, it joins adjacent plot points with a line, making the plot continuous.
