A ____ Occurs When a Function, in the Course of Acting

question 46

Multiple Choice

A ____ occurs when a function, in the course of acting on its argument values to produce a result value, also changes other values that it has no business changing.

• A)Side effect
• B)Side line
• C)Secondary interface
• D)Secondary routine

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Definitions:

Quarterly Compounding

The process of calculating interest on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest over four periods within a year.

Semi-Annually

Occurring twice a year; typically referring to the frequency at which interest is paid or calculated.

Future Value

The amount of money an investment is expected to grow to over a period of time, assuming a specific interest rate.

Rates of Return

The positive or negative financial outcome of an investment over an agreed-upon period, expressed as a percent of the investment's initial outlay.