Practice Parameter Passing: The Communication Channels Of Functions (6.1) - Run-time Support - The Engine of Execution
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Parameter Passing: The Communication Channels of Functions

Practice - Parameter Passing: The Communication Channels of Functions

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is Pass by Value?

💡 Hint: Think about whether the original variable changes.

Question 2 Easy

Define Pass by Reference.

💡 Hint: Consider if the function can modify the original variable.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What happens in Pass by Value?

Original variable is modified
A copy is made
Nothing happens

💡 Hint: Focus on what the function sees.

Question 2

Is Pass by Reference safe regarding original variables?

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the implications of changing the original variable.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a function that swaps two integers, explain the differences in behavior when using Pass by Value versus Pass by Reference.

💡 Hint: Consider what is seen and altered during the function call.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a small program that demonstrates Pass by Name and discuss its implications regarding variable changes.

💡 Hint: Think of how the variable's value can change with each access.

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