Racket Definitions

Question 1

Literal

Answer 1

• A fixed value
• Not a variable
• Nothing calculated

Question 2

Variable

Answer 2

Stores information in a program so that it can be used later. Can change values.

Question 3

Functions

Answer 3

• Called procedures, methods, or subroutines
• A sequence of commands that accomplish a specific task
• Can be used multiple times in a program
• Must have parameters and return a value

Question 4

Parameter

Answer 4

A variable representing a value passed into a function

Question 5

Argument

Answer 5

A value passed to a function

Question 6

Iteration

Answer 6

The process of repeating a set of instructions or operations in a program until a specific condition is met or a certain number of repetitions are reached

Question 7

Recursive Function

Answer 7

A function that calls itself in its code