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What is a key characteristic of a high-level programming language?
What is a key characteristic of a high-level programming language?
- It requires an assembler to run.
- It is portable and human-readable. (correct)
- It can only be executed on one specific system.
- It is very close to machine code.
Which activity does an interpreter perform?
Which activity does an interpreter perform?
- Converting the entire source code into machine code before execution.
- Translating and executing code line by line. (correct)
- Checking for syntax errors only.
- Translating machine code back into human-readable form.
Which type of error is produced when a program runs successfully but provides incorrect results?
Which type of error is produced when a program runs successfully but provides incorrect results?
- Compilation error
- Runtime error
- Logical error (correct)
- Syntax error
What is the main function of an operating system?
What is the main function of an operating system?
Which of the following is NOT an example of system software?
Which of the following is NOT an example of system software?
Who is credited with creating Python, and in what year was it released?
Who is credited with creating Python, and in what year was it released?
What is a defining characteristic of Python as a high-level language?
What is a defining characteristic of Python as a high-level language?
Which of the following statements about Python is false?
Which of the following statements about Python is false?
What is the correct syntax to output Hello, World! in Python?
What is the correct syntax to output Hello, World! in Python?
Which symbol is conventionally used to denote comments in Python?
Which symbol is conventionally used to denote comments in Python?
Which function in Python is used to capitalize the first letter of each word in a string?
Which function in Python is used to capitalize the first letter of each word in a string?
Given the code print("hello world".title()), what will be the output?
Given the code print("hello world".title()), what will be the output?
Which of the following is NOT an arithmetic operator in Python?
Which of the following is NOT an arithmetic operator in Python?
What is the result of the expression 10 // 3 in Python?
What is the result of the expression 10 // 3 in Python?
Which assignment operator is used to add a value to a variable and then assign the result back to that variable in Python?
Which assignment operator is used to add a value to a variable and then assign the result back to that variable in Python?
What will be the output of the following code?
num = 2
while num <= 10:
print(num, end=" ")
num += 2
What will be the output of the following code?
num = 2
while num <= 10:
print(num, end=" ")
num += 2
Which statement is used to immediately exit a while loop in Python?
Which statement is used to immediately exit a while loop in Python?
What is the standard approach to compute the factorial of a number using a while loop?
What is the standard approach to compute the factorial of a number using a while loop?
What will be the output of the following code?
i = 10
while i >= 0:
print(i, end=" ")
i -= 3
What will be the output of the following code?
i = 10
while i >= 0:
print(i, end=" ")
i -= 3
What is the purpose of the else clause in conjunction with a while loop in Python?
What is the purpose of the else clause in conjunction with a while loop in Python?
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High-Level Language
High-Level Language
A programming language that is more understandable to humans and can be used across different systems.
Interpreter
Interpreter
Translates and executes code line by line without compiling the entire source code first.
Logical Error
Logical Error
An error in program logic causing it to produce unintended results, even if the syntax is correct.
Main Function of OS
Main Function of OS
Managing hardware resources and executing software applications.
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Recursion
Recursion
A type of function call where the function is called within itself.
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Machine Language Portability?
Machine Language Portability?
False. Machine language is highly specific to the hardware.
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Compiler Dependent?
Compiler Dependent?
True. The compiler is only needed to create the machine code.
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What makes Python high-level?
What makes Python high-level?
Creates an easy way for humans to read and write.
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Python Variable Declaration
Python Variable Declaration
False
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Generate sequence
Generate sequence
The range() function generates a sequence of numbers, and the for loop iterates through it.
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Sequence Function
Sequence Function
The function in Python can produce a seuence of numbers
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High-Level Programming Languages
- These are portable and human-readable.
- In contrast to machine code, which is closer to the system's hardware.
Interpreters
- Translates and executes code line by line.
- Unlike compilers, which convert the code all at once before execution.
Errors in Programming
- Logical errors occur when a program runs but gives the wrong result.
- Syntax errors are related to the grammar of the programming language.
- Runtime errors occur during the execution of a program.
- Compilation errors occur during the compilation phase.
Operating Systems
- The main function is to manage hardware resources and execute software.
System Software
- System software examples: operating systems, compilers, and device drivers.
- Word processors are application software.
Machine Language
- Machine language is not portable across different computer architectures.
Compilers and Machine Code
- A compiler produces machine code that can be executed independently.
Language Understandability
- High-level languages are generally easier to understand than assembly language.
Interpreter vs. Compiler Speed
- An interpreter does not translate and run programs faster than a compiler.
Compilation Errors
- Compilation errors occur when there's a syntax mistake in the program.
Python Creator and Release
- Python was created by Guido van Rossum.
- It was released in 1991.
Python as a High-Level Language
- Python is a high-level language because it is easier for humans to read and write.
- It doesn't use binary code directly, doesn't require assembly language translation and not only work on supercomputers
Python Characteristics
- Python is case-sensitive.
- Variables do not need to be declared before assignment.
- It uses indentation instead of curly braces.
- It can run on multiple platforms.
Printing in Python
- The correct way to print "Hello, World!" is using the command
print("Hello, World!").
Comments in Python
- The
#symbol is used for comments in Python.
Python Syntax
- Python does not require semicolons at the end of each statement.
Python Functions
- The
input()function in Python is used to take user input, not display output.
Variable Assignment
- Python allows multiple variables to be assigned to the same value.
Python Language Type
- Python is an interpreted language.
Python String Functions
- The
lower()function converts all characters in a string to lowercase, not uppercase.
Assignment Operators
- The
==operator is used to assign values to variables. - The
+=assignment operator is used to add a value to a variable and assign the result back.
Logical Operators
- The
andlogical operator returnsTrueif both conditions are true.
Bitwise Operators
- The
|(bitwise OR) operator returns 1 if either of the corresponding bits is 1.
Shift Operators
- The
>>operator in Python is not used for left shifting bits.
Arithmetic Operators
&is not an arithmetic operator in Python.+,-, and**are all arithmetic operators.
Floor Division
- The result of floor division
10 // 3in Python is3.
String Case
- The function in Python that capitalizes the first letter of a sentence is
title().
Loops
- The correct syntax for a
whileloop in Python iswhile condition:. - If the condition in a
whileloop never becomesFalse, the loop will execute infinitely.- To stop the while loop immediately, you can use the keyword:
break.
- To stop the while loop immediately, you can use the keyword:
- The
range()function generates a sequence of numbers in aforloop.
Range
- The numbers printed by
range(3, 10, 3)are 3, 6, 9. - The expression
range(5, 10, 2)generates the output[5, 7, 9].
Reverse List Iteration
- Reversing the list using loop
for i in range(len(numList)-1, -1, -1):withnumList = [10, 20, 30, 40, 50]generates the output50 40 30 20 10.
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