Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science

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What kind of values do Report() functions report?

Integer values
Boolean values
String values
Floating-point values

The correct answer is: Boolean values

The Report() function is designed to convey specific information about the state or result of a certain computation, typically by returning Boolean values. These values are particularly useful in programming, as they allow for easy checks of conditions, which can then dictate the flow of a program based on true/false evaluations. In this context, Boolean values help indicate success or failure, the presence or absence of a condition, or other binary decisions that are critical for control flows such as if-statements or loops. This characteristic makes Boolean values a standard choice for reporting outcomes that directly affect subsequent logic in the program. While integer, string, and floating-point values have their own specific use cases and can be reported in other contexts, they do not serve the same foundational purpose as Boolean values in controlling program execution based on conditions. Understanding this distinction is essential for effectively utilizing functions and handling data within programming tasks.