Which of the following examples correctly describes the order in which these parts of a program should be written? (Select the best answer.)
A- The import command, then function definitions, then function calls
B- Function definitions, then the import command, then function calls
C- Function calls, then function definitions, then the import command
D- The import command, then function calls, then function definitions
My choice is either A or D, but I am a little unsure as to which is the correct answer. Please help!
The languages vary, but in the strictest case, functions must be defined before they can be called, so A is my choice.
The above comment refers to the actual
syntax of the program.
During the design, however, it is quite common to write the calls first, as that sets up the program flow of logic. Then the function definitions fill in the details.
A is the correct answer! I took my quiz and got a 100% thank you so much for your help! :)
To determine the correct answer, we need to understand the logical order in which these parts of a program should be written.
In general, the best practice is to write the import command at the beginning of the program to ensure that all necessary libraries or modules are available before using them in your code.
Next, function definitions typically come before function calls. This is because you define functions to encapsulate a set of instructions or behavior that you want to reuse throughout your code. Once you have defined the functions, you can then call them in your program to execute their functionality.
Based on this understanding, let's evaluate the options:
A) The import command, then function definitions, then function calls: This order aligns with the correct logical flow of writing the import command first, followed by defining functions, and finally calling those functions. This appears to be a valid choice.
B) Function definitions, then the import command, then function calls: Placing the import command after function definitions violates the best practice of importing modules or libraries at the beginning of the program. Therefore, this is not the correct choice.
C) Function calls, then function definitions, then the import command: Placing function calls before function definitions would prevent the program from executing correctly, as the functions would not be defined before being called. This is also an incorrect choice.
D) The import command, then function calls, then function definitions: This order is similar to option A, where the import command is placed first, followed by function calls, and finally function definitions. This appears to be a valid choice.
Considering the logic and best practices, it is safe to choose either option A or option D as the correct answer.