Introduction to Python Programming (CSC 122 Lecture 1)

LovableBalalaika avatar
LovableBalalaika
·
·
Download

Start Quiz

Study Flashcards

28 Questions

What happens when you try to add an integer to a string in Python?

An error occurs because Python cannot implicitly convert the integer to a string

Which built-in functions can be used to convert an integer to a float in Python?

float()

What happens when you try to convert a non-numeric string to an integer in Python?

An error occurs because Python cannot convert non-numeric strings to integers

What is the result of the expression '10 / 2' in Python?

5

How can you instruct Python to read data from a user during program execution?

With the input() function

What is the purpose of using 'int()' and 'float()' functions in Python according to the text?

To explicitly convert between integers and floating-point numbers

What will be the output of the following code snippet? x = 5 if x < 6: print('Less than 6') if x > 100: print('More than 100')

Less than 6

What does a Boolean expression using comparison operators evaluate to?

True/False or Yes/No

In Python, which operator is used for 'Greater than or Equal to'?

>=

Consider the code snippet. What will be printed? x = 4 if x > 2 : print('Bigger') else : print('Smaller')

Smaller

What happens in a two-way decision in programming?

One path is chosen based on whether a logical expression is true or false

Which of the following is true about comparison operators in Python?

'=' is a comparison operator used to check equality

What must be done to read a number from the user in Python?

Convert the input from a string to a number

What is the purpose of a # in Python code?

Turn off a line of code

What does the variable 'bigword' store in the given code snippet?

The most common word in the file

What does 'counts.get(word,0) + 1' accomplish in the code snippet?

Adds 1 to the count of a word in the dictionary

What does 'usf = int(inp) + 1' do in the given code snippet?

Converts user input to an integer and adds 1 to it

Why would you use comments in Python code?

To turn off specific lines of code temporarily

What type of language is Python considered to be?

Interpreted language

Which of the following is NOT a Python data type?

Double

What does a 'constant' refer to in Python?

Fixed values whose value does not change

What do 'Reserved Words' refer to in Python?

Words that cannot be used as variable names

What is a 'variable' in Python?

A named place in memory where data can be stored and retrieved using a name

What is the rule for Python variable names?

Must start with a letter or underscore, followed by letters, numbers, and underscores

What is the purpose of an assignment statement in Python?

To assign a value to a variable

What does an asterisk (*) represent in numeric expressions in Python?

Multiplication

What is the purpose of a 'Constant' in programming?

To store fixed values that do not change during program execution

What does '%' represent in numeric expressions in Python?

Remainder

Learn the basics of Python programming with Dr. Mohamed Issa in this introductory lecture covering variables, operators, data types, and conditional statements. Discover why Python is a popular high-level, object-oriented, and interpreted language, especially in the field of data science.

Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards

Convert your notes into interactive study material.

Get started for free

More Quizzes Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser