1. The program encounters the procedure call. 2. The program jumps to the procedure's code. 3. The procedure executes its code with the provided arguments. 4. If a RETURN statement is encountered, the program gets the returned value. 5. The program continues from where it left off.

1. Define the procedure with a name, parameters, and code statements. 2. Use the RETURN statement to send back a value (if needed). 3. Call the procedure by its name, providing arguments for the parameters. 4. Use or store the returned value (if any).

A block of code that performs a specific task; also known as methods or functions.

A variable listed in a procedure's definition that acts as a placeholder for input values.

The actual value passed to a procedure when it is called.

The result a procedure sends back after it has finished executing.

To send a value back from a procedure to the calling code and to stop the procedure's execution.

The ability to use a block of code (like a procedure) multiple times without rewriting it.

Another name for a procedure, often used in object-oriented programming.

Another name for a procedure, a block of organized, reusable code.

A variable defined inside a procedure, accessible only within that procedure.

To execute the code contained within the procedure.

Procedures are used in virtually every software application to organize code, perform specific tasks, and avoid code duplication. Examples include functions for calculating taxes, processing user input, and rendering graphics.