Practice Default Parameters - 6.5 | Functions in Python | Python Programming Language
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Default Parameters

6.5 - Default Parameters

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define a function with a default parameter for a greeting message. What would the function look like?

💡 Hint: Think of a simple greeting function.

Question 2 Easy

How does a default parameter improve a function?

💡 Hint: Consider the convenience in function calls.

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Question 1

What is a default parameter in Python?

A parameter that cannot be changed
A parameter that has a default value when not supplied
A requirement for every function

💡 Hint: Remember how default parameters are defined.

Question 2

True or False: A function must have at least one parameter to have default parameters.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about functions that need no input.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a function that generates a report with default parameters for year and month, and discuss how it achieves user customization.

💡 Hint: Consider when default reports might be useful.

Challenge 2 Hard

Write a function that merges two dictionaries where one has default values for missing keys. Explain your approach.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how merging can preserve order.

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