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What is a characteristic of Python regarding its syntax?
What is a characteristic of Python regarding its syntax?
- It has a complex structure.
- It has a clearly defined syntax and relatively simple structure. (correct)
- It is case-insensitive.
- It has no predefined functions.
What is the purpose of a Python interpreter?
What is the purpose of a Python interpreter?
- To compile Python code into machine code.
- To perform static code analysis.
- To write and run Python programs.
- To provide a platform-independent environment for running Python code. (correct)
What is the significance of the symbol >>> in a Python interpreter?
What is the significance of the symbol >>> in a Python interpreter?
- It indicates a syntax error.
- It is used to define a function.
- It is the Python prompt, indicating the interpreter is ready to take instructions. (correct)
- It represents a block of code.
Why is Python considered portable?
Why is Python considered portable?
What is a feature of Python's library?
What is a feature of Python's library?
How does Python handle block and nested blocks?
How does Python handle block and nested blocks?
What is a benefit of using Python in web development?
What is a benefit of using Python in web development?
How does Python treat 'NUMBER' and 'number'?
How does Python treat 'NUMBER' and 'number'?
What is the purpose of identifiers in Python?
What is the purpose of identifiers in Python?
Which of the following is a valid identifier in Python?
Which of the following is a valid identifier in Python?
What is the purpose of the 'finally' keyword in Python?
What is the purpose of the 'finally' keyword in Python?
Which of the following is a Python keyword?
Which of the following is a Python keyword?
What is the purpose of the 'lambda' keyword in Python?
What is the purpose of the 'lambda' keyword in Python?
Which of the following is not a valid character in a Python identifier?
Which of the following is not a valid character in a Python identifier?
What is the purpose of the 'try' keyword in Python?
What is the purpose of the 'try' keyword in Python?
Which of the following is a true statement about Python identifiers?
Which of the following is a true statement about Python identifiers?
What is the primary purpose of the interactive mode in Python?
What is the primary purpose of the interactive mode in Python?
How do you typically execute a Python script?
How do you typically execute a Python script?
What is the file extension typically used for Python scripts?
What is the file extension typically used for Python scripts?
What is a limitation of working in the interactive mode?
What is a limitation of working in the interactive mode?
How do you write a Python program in script mode?
How do you write a Python program in script mode?
What is the main difference between interactive and script modes?
What is the main difference between interactive and script modes?
What happens when you press enter after typing a Python statement in interactive mode?
What happens when you press enter after typing a Python statement in interactive mode?
What is the purpose of the >>> prompt in Python?
What is the purpose of the >>> prompt in Python?
Study Notes
Characteristics of Python
- Python programs have a clearly defined syntax and simple structure.
- Python is case-sensitive, meaning
NUMBER
andnumber
are not the same. - Python is portable and platform-independent, meaning it can run on various operating systems and hardware platforms.
- Python has a rich library of predefined functions.
- Python is also helpful in web development, with many popular web services and applications built using it.
- Python uses indentation for blocks and nested blocks.
Working with Python
- To write and run a Python program, a Python interpreter needs to be installed on the computer or an online Python interpreter can be used.
- The Python interpreter is also known as the Python shell.
- The interpreter has a prompt,
>>>
, which indicates it is ready to take instructions.
Python Keywords
- There are several keywords in Python, including:
False
,class
,finally
,is
,return
,None
,continue
,for
,lambda
,try
True
,def
,from
,nonlocal
,while
,and
,del
,global
,not
,with
as
,elif
,if
,or
,yield
,assert
,else
,import
,pass
,raise
break
,except
,in
,raise
Identifiers in Python
- Identifiers are names used to identify variables, functions, or other entities in a program.
- Identifiers in Python should begin with an uppercase or lowercase alphabet, or an underscore sign (_).
- Identifiers can be of any length, but it is preferred to keep them short and meaningful.
- Identifiers cannot start with a digit and should not be a keyword or reserved word.
- Examples of identifiers include
marks1
,marks2
,marks3
, andavg
.
Execution Modes in Python
- There are two ways to use the Python interpreter: interactive mode and script mode.
- In interactive mode, individual statements can be executed instantaneously.
- In script mode, a Python program can be written in a file, saved, and then executed.
- Python scripts are saved as files with a
.py
extension.
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This quiz covers the basics of Python programming, including syntax, case sensitivity, and platform independence. It's designed for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of Python.