Python Basics and Variables Quiz
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What are the two basic ways of running Python code?

  • Synchronous and asynchronous
  • Sequential and parallel
  • Procedural and object-oriented
  • Interpreted and compiled (correct)
  • What is a side effect in Python?

  • It occurs when a function modifies its environment in some way (correct)
  • It refers to an unexpected outcome of a function or method
  • It signifies an error in the output of a function
  • It indicates a change in the input parameters of a function
  • What is the difference between 'break' and 'continue' in Python?

  • 'Break' is for conditional statements, while 'continue' is for iteration control.
  • 'Break' is used for error handling, while 'continue' is used for flow control.
  • 'Break' exits the loop completely, while 'continue' skips the current iteration and goes to the next one. (correct)
  • 'Break' stops the program execution, while 'continue' returns to the beginning of the loop.
  • Which property of Python is responsible for the unexpected result: Result: 0.0 in the provided code snippet?

    <p>Floating point arithmetic accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the logical statement not(x or (x and y)) for x = True and y = False?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the cast bool(7-15+8)?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between head-controlled loop and base-controlled loop?

    <p>Head-controlled loops involve checking the condition before each iteration, while base-controlled loops check the condition after each iteration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Python, what is an immutable data structure?

    <p>A data structure that cannot be modified after it is created, such as a tuple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three basic types of sequences in Python?

    <p>Strings, lists, and tuples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a function in Python be specified without providing an implementation?

    <p>By using the keyword 'pass' to indicate an empty function body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between iterative and recursive functions?

    <p>Iterative functions use a loop to repeat a set of instructions, while recursive functions call themselves to repeat a set of instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function is used to count the occurrences of an element in a list in Python?

    <p>count()</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the len() function do in Python?

    <p>Returns the length of a sequence (e.g., list, tuple)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does list comprehension do in Python?

    <p>Provides a concise way to create lists by iterating over an existing list</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'x[2:4]' in Python refers to:

    <p><code>x</code> containing elements from index 2 up to (but not including) index 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'x.count(5)' in Python returns:

    <p>The number of occurrences of 5 in list x</p> Signup and view all the answers

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