MCQs on Func ons in MakeCode Arcade
Basics of Func ons
1. What is a func on in MakeCode Arcade?
o A) A block of code that performs a specific task
o B) A variable that stores data
o C) A sprite in the game
o D) A type of loop
2. Why are func ons used in programming?
o A) To repeat code mul ple mes
o B) To organize code and avoid repe on
o C) To create game graphics
o D) To define variables
3. Which block is used to create a func on in MakeCode Arcade?
o A) on start
o B) func on
o C) set variable
o D) if-else
4. What is the purpose of the return statement in a func on?
o A) To stop the func on
o B) To send a value back to the caller
o C) To create a loop
o D) To define a variable
5. Which of the following is a valid func on name in MakeCode Arcade?
o A) movePlayer
o B) 123func on
o C) func on#1
o D) move Player
Func on Parameters
6. What are parameters in a func on?
o A) Variables that store data
o B) Inputs passed to a func on
o C) Outputs of a func on
o D) Loops inside a func on
7. How many parameters can a func on have in MakeCode Arcade?
o A) Only 1
o B) Up to 5
o C) Unlimited
o D) Depends on the func on
8. Which of the following is a valid func on with parameters?
o A) func on movePlayer()
o B) func on movePlayer(speed)
o C) func on movePlayer speed
o D) func on movePlayer = speed
9. What happens if you don’t pass a required parameter to a func on?
o A) The func on will not work
o B) The func on will use a default value
o C) The func on will return an error
o D) The func on will create a new parameter
10. Which of the following is an example of a func on with two parameters?
o A) func on jump(height)
o B) func on movePlayer(speed, direc on)
o C) func on a ack()
o D) func on setScore(score)
Calling Func ons
11. How do you call a func on in MakeCode Arcade?
o A) call func onName
o B) func onName()
o C) run func onName
o D) execute func onName
12. What happens when you call a func on?
o A) The func on code is executed
o B) The func on is deleted
o C) The func on is paused
o D) The func on returns a value automa cally
13. Can you call a func on inside another func on?
o A) Yes
o B) No
o C) Only if they have the same name
o D) Only if they have no parameters
14. Which of the following is the correct way to call a func on with parameters?
o A) movePlayer(5, "le ")
o B) movePlayer 5, "le "
o C) movePlayer = (5, "le ")
o D) call movePlayer with 5, "le "
15. What is the output of the following code?
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func on sayHello() {
[Link]("Hello!")
sayHello()
o A) "Hello!"
o B) "sayHello"
o C) No output
o D) Error
Return Values
16. What does a func on return if it has no return statement?
o A) 0
o B) null
o C) undefined
o D) true
17. Which of the following func ons returns a value?
o A)
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func on add(a, b) {
return a + b
o B)
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func on greet() {
[Link]("Hello!")
o C)
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func on movePlayer() {
player.x += 1
}
o D)
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func on setScore() {
score = 0
18. What is the return value of the following func on?
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func on mul ply(a, b) {
return a * b
mul ply(3, 4)
o A) 7
o B) 12
o C) 34
o D) 0
19. Can a func on return mul ple values?
o A) Yes
o B) No
o C) Only if they are numbers
o D) Only if they are strings
20. What is the purpose of the return statement?
o A) To stop the func on
o B) To send a value back to the caller
o C) To define a variable
o D) To create a loop
Advanced Concepts
21. What is a recursive func on?
o A) A func on that calls itself
o B) A func on with no parameters
o C) A func on that returns a value
o D) A func on that creates a sprite
22. Which of the following is an example of recursion?
o A)
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func on countdown(n) {
if (n > 0) {
[Link](n)
countdown(n - 1)
o B)
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func on movePlayer() {
player.x += 1
o C)
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func on add(a, b) {
return a + b
}
o D)
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func on setScore() {
score = 0
23. What is the purpose of a local variable in a func on?
o A) To store data that can be used outside the func on
o B) To store data that can only be used inside the func on
o C) To define a global variable
o D) To create a loop
24. What is the scope of a variable defined inside a func on?
o A) Global
o B) Local
o C) Both global and local
o D) None of the above
25. What happens if you define a variable inside a func on without using let or const?
o A) It becomes a global variable
o B) It becomes a local variable
o C) It causes an error
o D) It is ignored
Func on Best Prac ces
26. Why should you avoid using global variables inside func ons?
o A) It can cause errors
o B) It makes the code harder to debug
o C) It reduces code readability
o D) All of the above
27. What is the benefit of using parameters in a func on?
o A) It makes the func on reusable
o B) It reduces the need for global variables
o C) It improves code organiza on
o D) All of the above
28. Which of the following is a good prac ce when naming func ons?
o A) Use descrip ve names
o B) Use short and unclear names
o C) Use numbers only
o D) Use special characters
29. What is the purpose of commen ng in func ons?
o A) To explain the code
o B) To make the code run faster
o C) To hide the code
o D) To create errors
30. Which of the following is an example of a well-named func on?
o A) func on abc()
o B) func on calculateScore()
o C) func on 123()
o D) func on doSomething#()
Debugging Func ons
31. What is the first step in debugging a func on?
o A) Check the func on logic
o B) Delete the func on
o C) Ignore the error
o D) Restart the program
32. What does a syntax error in a func on indicate?
o A) A mistake in the code structure
o B) A mistake in the logic
o C) A missing parameter
o D) A missing sprite
33. What is the purpose of [Link]() in debugging?
o A) To print values to the console
o B) To stop the program
o C) To create a loop
o D) To define a variable
34. Which of the following is a common cause of errors in func ons?
o A) Missing return statement
o B) Incorrect parameter values
o C) Both A and B
o D) None of the above
35. What should you do if a func on is not returning the expected value?
o A) Check the logic and parameters
o B) Delete the func on
o C) Ignore the issue
o D) Restart the computer
Func on Applica ons
36. Which of the following is an example of a func on used to move a sprite?
o A)
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func on moveSprite(sprite, speed) {
sprite.x += speed
}
o B)
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func on setScore() {
score = 0
o C)
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func on greet() {
[Link]("Hello!")
o D)
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func on add(a, b) {
return a + b
37. What is the purpose of a func on in a game loop?
o A) To update game state
o B) To create graphics
o C) To define variables
o D) To stop the game
38. Which of the following func ons can be used to detect collisions?
o A) func on checkCollision(sprite1, sprite2)
o B) func on movePlayer()
o C) func on setScore()
o D) func on greet()
39. What is the purpose of a func on in handling user input?
o A) To process keyboard or controller input
o B) To create sprites
o C) To define variables
o D) To stop the game
40. Which of the following is an example of a func on used to reset the game?
o A)
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func on resetGame() {
score = 0
player.x = 0
o B)
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func on movePlayer() {
player.x += 1
o C)
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func on greet() {
[Link]("Hello!")
o D)
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func on add(a, b) {
return a + b
Func on Challenges
41. What is the output of the following code?
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func on square(n) {
return n * n
[Link](square(5))
o A) 10
o B) 25
o C) 5
o D) 0
42. What is the output of the following code?
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func on add(a, b) {
return a + b
[Link](add(3, 7))
o A) 10
o B) 37
o C) 21
o D) 0
43. What is the output of the following code?
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func on greet(name) {
return "Hello, " + name
[Link](greet("Alice"))
o A) Hello, Alice
o B) Hello, name
o C) Alice
o D) Error
44. What is the output of the following code?
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func on isEven(n) {
return n % 2 == 0
[Link](isEven(4))
o A) true
o B) false
o C) 4
o D) 0
45. What is the output of the following code?
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func on factorial(n) {
if (n == 0) return 1
return n * factorial(n - 1)
}
[Link](factorial(3))
o A) 6
o B) 3
o C) 1
o D) 0
Func on Design
46. Which of the following is a good prac ce when designing func ons?
o A) Keep func ons small and focused
o B) Use global variables extensively
o C) Avoid using parameters
o D) Write long and complex func ons
47. What is the purpose of breaking code into mul ple func ons?
o A) To improve readability and reusability
o B) To make the code harder to debug
o C) To increase the file size
o D) To create more errors
48. Which of the following is an example of a well-designed func on?
o A)
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func on calculateArea(width, height) {
return width * height
o B)
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func on doEverything() {
// 100 lines of code
o C)
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func on setScore() {
score = 0
o D)
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func on greet() {
[Link]("Hello!")
49. What is the purpose of tes ng func ons?
o A) To ensure they work as expected
o B) To make the code run faster
o C) To hide errors
o D) To create more func ons
50. Which of the following is a good prac ce when tes ng func ons?
o A) Test with different input values
o B) Test only once
o C) Ignore edge cases
o D) Skip tes ng
