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What must be done before submitting your cheat sheet with the exam?
The exam allows the use of electronic devices.
False
What is the duration of the exam?
60 minutes
How many multiple-choice questions are there in the exam?
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Which of the following is a coding scheme that defines codes for only 128 characters?
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What is the general format for an assignment statement in Python?
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A __________ is a name that represents a value stored in computer memory.
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The interpreter translates the entire high-level program at once.
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The __________ function is used to display output on the screen.
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Which of the following is NOT allowed in variable naming in Python?
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What does ASCII stand for?
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Study Notes
Introduction
- Bits and Bytes: The smallest unit of data is a bit, storing either 0 or 1. A byte, composed of 8 bits, is enough to store a single letter or a small number.
- Storing Characters: Computers store data in binary. Characters are represented by numeric codes, often using ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange), which defines codes for 128 characters.
- Unicode: A newer, more comprehensive coding scheme, compatible with ASCII, represents characters from various languages.
Programming Languages: Compilers and Interpreters
- Compilers: Translates high-level programming languages (like Python) into machine language (binary) that can be directly executed by the computer. The translated code is saved as a separate program for later use.
- Interpreters: Analyzes and executes high-level language programs one instruction at a time. Python uses an interpreter, so there's no separate machine language program.
Input, Processing, and Output
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The
printfunction: Displays output on the screen - Strings: Sequences of characters used as data.
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String Literals: Strings that appear directly in the code enclosed in single (
'), double (") or triple quotes ('''or"""). Triple quotes allow multi-line strings and the inclusion of both single and double quotes. - Comments: Text within a program that's ignored by the interpreter but provides notes for humans reading the code. They start with the '#' symbol.
- Variables: Names that represent values stored in memory. They allow access and manipulation of data.
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Assignment Statements: Used to create variables and bind them to values. The general format is
variable = expression. For example,age = 29assigns the value 29 to the variable 'age'. The equal sign (=) is the assignment operator. - Variable Naming Rules: Variable names cannot be Python keywords. They must start with a letter or underscore and can contain letters, digits, and underscores.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of data storage, including bits, bytes, and character encoding through ASCII and Unicode. It also explores the roles of compilers and interpreters in programming languages, with a focus on high-level languages like Python. Test your knowledge on these essential topics in computer science.
