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What is a procedure?
A block of code that performs a specific task; also known as methods or functions.
What is a parameter?
A variable listed in a procedure's definition that acts as a placeholder for input values.
What is an argument?
The actual value passed to a procedure when it is called.
What is a return value?
The result a procedure sends back after it has finished executing.
What is the purpose of the RETURN statement?
To send a value back from a procedure to the calling code and to stop the procedure's execution.
Define reusability in programming.
The ability to use a block of code (like a procedure) multiple times without rewriting it.
What is a method?
Another name for a procedure, often used in object-oriented programming.
What is a function?
Another name for a procedure, a block of organized, reusable code.
What is a local variable?
A variable defined inside a procedure, accessible only within that procedure.
What does it mean to call a procedure?
To execute the code contained within the procedure.
What are the differences between parameters and arguments?
Parameters: Variables in the procedure definition (placeholders). Arguments: Actual values passed to the procedure when it is called.
What are the differences between printing a value and returning a value from a procedure?
Printing: Displays the value to the console. Returning: Sends the value back to the calling code for further use.
How are procedures applied in real-world scenarios?
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.