17 Questions
When was Python first introduced by Guido Van Rossum?
1991
Where did Guido Van Rossum work on the ABC language before starting development of Python?
Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI)
Which programming language influenced the development of Python according to the text?
Modula-3
Why did Guido Van Rossum name the language Python?
Inspired by Monty Python’s Flying Circus comedy series
In which country was Python first developed?
Netherlands
Which of the following organizations uses Python for software development, as mentioned in the text?
NASA
What inspired Guido Van Rossum to make his own version of the ABC language?
The limitations he encountered while working with the ABC language
Which programming language had features like exception handling and interfacing with operating systems, inspiring the development of Python?
ABC language
What characteristic did Guido Van Rossum want the name of Python to have?
Short, unique, and mysterious
Which organization is NOT mentioned in the text as using Python for software development?
Microsoft
What motivated Van Rossum to start developing Python in the 1980s?
To address limitations he found while working on the ABC language
Which aspect of the ABC language was NOT directly influential in the development of Python?
Use of strong data typing
What inspired Guido Van Rossum to name the programming language as Python?
Monty Python's Flying Circus
When did the development of Python begin?
1980s
Which famous companies and organizations use Python for software development?
Google, Yahoo, CERN, Industrial Light and Magic, NASA
What was the main characteristic that Van Rossum wanted the name of his new language to have?
Short, unique, and mysterious
What programming language was Van Rossum working on before starting the development of Python?
ABC language
Explore the origins and early development of Python programming language, introduced by Guido Van Rossum in 1991. Learn about the role of ABC language and the influences on Python's design and functionality.
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