Data Types in Programming
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What is the primary difference between a list and a tuple in Python?

  • A list is immutable and a tuple is mutable
  • A list is mutable and a tuple is immutable (correct)
  • A list is used for numeric data and a tuple is used for string data
  • A list is ordered and a tuple is unordered
  • What is the purpose of the def keyword in Python?

  • To define a function (correct)
  • To define a loop
  • To define a class
  • To define a variable
  • What is the difference between a set and a list in Python?

  • A set is ordered and a list is unordered
  • A set is used for numeric data and a list is used for string data
  • A set is mutable and a list is immutable
  • A set is an unordered collection of unique items and a list is an ordered collection of items (correct)
  • What is the purpose of the lambda keyword in Python?

    <p>To create a small, anonymous function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the ability of an object to take on multiple forms?

    <p>Polymorphism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the self parameter in a class method?

    <p>To refer to the current object being manipulated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of creating a new class based on an existing class?

    <p>Inheritance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a __init__ method in a class?

    <p>To initialize an object with default values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Data Types

    • Integers are whole numbers, such as 1, 2, and 3.
    • Floats are decimal numbers, such as 3.14 and -0.5.
    • Strings are sequences of characters, and can be enclosed in single quotes or double quotes, for example "hello" and 'hello'.
    • Boolean data type has only two possible values: true or false.
    • Lists are ordered collections of items, can be changed (mutable), and can contain different data types, such as [1, 2, 3] and ["a", "b", "c"].
    • Tuples are ordered, immutable collections of items, for example (1, 2, 3) and ("a", "b", "c").
    • Sets are unordered collections of unique items, such as {1, 2, 3} and {"a", "b", "c"}.
    • Dictionaries are unordered collections of key-value pairs, for example {"name": "John", "age": 30}.

    Functions

    • Functions are defined using the def keyword, followed by the function name and parameters in parentheses.
    • Functions can take arguments, which are values passed to the function when it is called.
    • Functions can return values, which can be used by the caller.
    • Variables defined inside a function are local to that function and cannot be accessed outside of it.
    • Lambda functions are small, anonymous functions that can be defined inline, for example lambda x: x**2.

    Object-oriented Programming

    • Classes are blueprints for creating objects, and define their properties and behavior.
    • Objects are instances of classes, and have their own set of attributes and methods.
    • Attributes are data associated with an object, such as person.name = "John".
    • Methods are functions associated with an object, such as person.greet().
    • Inheritance allows a class to inherit attributes and methods from a parent class.
    • Polymorphism allows objects of different classes to be treated as if they were of the same class.

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    This quiz covers the basic data types used in programming, including integers, floats, strings, booleans, lists, and tuples. Test your understanding of these fundamental concepts.

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