In Regards to Default Arguments, Which of the Following Is

question 48

Multiple Choice

In regards to default arguments, which of the following is false?

• A) When an argument is omitted in a function call, the default value of that argument is automatically inserted by the compiler and passed in the function call.
• B) They must be the rightmost (trailing) arguments in a function's parameter list.
• C) Default values can be constants.
• D) Default values cannot be global variables or function calls.

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Definitions:

Allopatric Speciation

The evolution of new species after populations have been separated geographically, preventing gene flow between them.

Sympatric Speciation

The evolution of new species within a contiguous population that still has extensive gene flow.

Gametic Isolation

A type of prezygotic barrier where the gametes (egg and sperm) of two different species fail to unite or fertilize, preventing the formation of a zygote.

Hybrid Inviability

A postzygotic barrier where offspring resulting from the mating of two different species fail to survive to reproductive maturity.