Computer Science and Python Fundamentals Quiz

Guido van Rossum

1991

Simple yet powerful syntax, portability, readability, vast support of libraries, software integration, developer productivity

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<p>Tokens in Python are lexical components that represent a program's instructions. They include keywords, identifiers, operators, and delimiters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose of breaking each statement into tokens in Python is to facilitate the parsing process and enable the interpreter to understand and execute the program's instructions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Example 1: Keyword - 'if' (Reserved word) Example 2: Operator - '+' (Used to perform operations)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Delimiters in Python are symbols used to define the structure of the program, such as parentheses, brackets, and commas. They help in separating different elements and defining the syntax of the program.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identifiers in Python are used to name variables, functions, classes, modules, or other objects. They play a crucial role in making the code understandable and maintainable.</p> Signup and view all the answers