16 Questions
What are the two basic ways of running Python code?
Interpreted and compiled
What is a side effect in Python?
It occurs when a function modifies its environment in some way
What is the difference between 'break' and 'continue' in Python?
'Break' exits the loop completely, while 'continue' skips the current iteration and goes to the next one.
Which property of Python is responsible for the unexpected result: Result: 0.0 in the provided code snippet?
Floating point arithmetic accuracy
What is the result of the logical statement not(x or (x and y)) for x = True and y = False?
False
What is the result of the cast bool(7-15+8)?
False
What is the main difference between head-controlled loop and base-controlled loop?
Head-controlled loops involve checking the condition before each iteration, while base-controlled loops check the condition after each iteration
In Python, what is an immutable data structure?
A data structure that cannot be modified after it is created, such as a tuple
What are the three basic types of sequences in Python?
Strings, lists, and tuples
How can a function in Python be specified without providing an implementation?
By using the keyword 'pass' to indicate an empty function body
What is the main difference between iterative and recursive functions?
Iterative functions use a loop to repeat a set of instructions, while recursive functions call themselves to repeat a set of instructions
Which function is used to count the occurrences of an element in a list in Python?
count()
What does the len() function do in Python?
Returns the length of a sequence (e.g., list, tuple)
What does list comprehension do in Python?
Provides a concise way to create lists by iterating over an existing list
'x[2:4]' in Python refers to:
x containing elements from index 2 up to (but not including) index 4
'x.count(5)' in Python returns:
The number of occurrences of 5 in list x
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