Topic 4 - Session 4 - MTA Intro Course

Question 1

Define what a function does in Python?

Answer 1

A function is code which can be reused.

Question 2

What types of statements require indentation?

Answer 2

If, while and for loops require indentation.

Question 3

What is pydoc?

Answer 3

It is a documentation generator module.

Question 4

What command would you enter to find additional information on the “pass” command using pydoc

Answer 4

python -m pydoc pass

Question 5

Is python picky as to where function are written in programs?

Answer 5

Yes - functions have to be written before they are called.

Question 6

What does “def” mean in relation to functions in python?

Answer 6

It means that you wish to define a function in python.

Question 7

What is missing from the following function definition?

def fullName(firstName, lastName)

Answer 7

It is missing a colon at the end of the line. It should be…

def fullName(firstName, lastName):

Question 8

What purpose does the pass keyword serve?

Answer 8

The pass keyword serves as a mere placeholder for potential future code.