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What is a key characteristic of identifiers in programming?
What is a key characteristic of identifiers in programming?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when naming identifiers?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when naming identifiers?
During which phase of program development is an algorithm most important?
During which phase of program development is an algorithm most important?
What is a common feature of programming identifiers?
What is a common feature of programming identifiers?
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Which statement about the Python keyword 'import' is accurate?
Which statement about the Python keyword 'import' is accurate?
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What is the primary benefit of using named constants in a program?
What is the primary benefit of using named constants in a program?
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Which of the following is NOT a rule for valid Python variable names?
Which of the following is NOT a rule for valid Python variable names?
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What is the output of the expression 3**2 using the numerical operators described?
What is the output of the expression 3**2 using the numerical operators described?
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In Python, what result does the expression 7 // 3 produce?
In Python, what result does the expression 7 // 3 produce?
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Which statement correctly describes camelCase naming conventions?
Which statement correctly describes camelCase naming conventions?
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Study Notes
Writing Programs
- Involves analyzing a problem, designing a solution, and implementing it using a programming language.
- The development process includes designing algorithms and translating them into code.
Algorithms and Code
- An algorithm lists the steps required to solve a problem and the order of execution.
- Code is the actual writing of the program.
Identifiers
- Identifiers are sequences of characters (letters, digits, underscores) used to name variables and functions.
- Must start with a letter or underscore, not a digit, and cannot be a keyword.
- Examples of valid identifiers:
numberOfStudents,_speed. Invalid examples:23spam,#sign. - Python is case-sensitive;
area,Area, andAREAare different identifiers. - Descriptive identifiers enhance readability; complete names are preferred over abbreviations.
Naming Conventions
- CamelCase is used for multi-word variable names; first word in lowercase, subsequent words capitalized (e.g.,
numberOfStudents). - Use lowercase letters for variable names (e.g.,
radius,area).
Variables
- Variables reference values in a program that can change.
- Follow rules: start with a letter/underscore, can include letters, numbers, and underscores, and are case-sensitive.
Assignment Statements
- Use
=to assign a value to a variable; format:variable = expression. - Expressions combine values, variables, and operators to evaluate to a result.
Named Constants
- A constant is an identifier that represents a fixed value, providing clarity and avoiding repetition in code.
- Changing a constant value only requires updating it in one location, enhancing maintainability.
Numeric Data Types
- Integer (
int): Represents whole numbers. - Real numbers (
float): Represents numbers with fractional parts.
Numeric Operators
- Arithmetic operators include:
-
+Addition -
-Subtraction -
*Multiplication -
/Float Division -
//Integer Division -
**Exponentiation
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- Example of float division:
4 / 2results in2.0, while2 / 4results in0.5. - Integer division with
//results in an integer (e.g.,5 // 2gives2).
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamentals of writing simple programs, focusing on problem analysis, solution design, and implementation. You will learn to use identifiers for naming variables and functions and understand the software development process.
