Which of the following is NOT TRUE about variables?: $*$

A$)$ The value of a local variable inside a function takes precedence over the value of a global variable with the same name and type within the same program.

B$)$ A variable does not have to be declared within a function.

C$)$ The scope of a local variable does not extend beyond the function it is declared in$.$

D$)$ Variables can be declared without being initialized.

E$)$ The value of variable parameters passed into a function cannot be null.