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What will be the output of the following Python code? x = 10; y = 5; print(x ** 2)

  • 20
  • 10
  • 100 (correct)
  • 50

Which operation will result in a floating-point number even when both operands are integers in Python?

  • Division (correct)
  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Addition

What does the modulus operator (%) do in Python?

  • Adds two numbers together
  • Raises a number to a power
  • Returns the remainder of a division (correct)
  • Returns the quotient of a division

What will result = 2 + 3 * 4 output in Python?

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If x = -5 and y = 10, what is the result of print(x * y)?

<p>-50 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using parentheses in arithmetic expressions in Python?

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What is the output of the following code? x = 10; y = 5; print(x // y)

<p>2 (A), 2.0 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about negative numbers and arithmetic operations in Python is true?

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What command is used to check the version of Python installed on your system?

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Which file extension is standard for Python scripts?

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How do you navigate to the Desktop directory in the command line?

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What should you type in the command line to start Python in interactive mode?

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Which command is used for running a Python script named hello.py?

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If you need to access Python 3.x on macOS or Linux, which command might you need to use instead of 'python'?

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What characterizes the interactive mode when you start Python?

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What is a suitable text editor for writing Python scripts?

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What will the list fruits be after executing fruits.remove("orange")?

<p>['apple', 'strawberry', 'cherry', 'grape', 'mango'] (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will be the output of last_fruit = fruits.pop() followed by print(last_fruit)?

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What is the result of the list comprehension even_squares = [x**2 for x in range(1, 11) if x % 2 == 0]?

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Which of the following statements about tuples is true?

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What will be the output of print(fruits[2:]) if fruits is initialized as fruits = ["apple", "banana", "cherry", "date", "elderberry"]?

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What is the default value returned by the get() method if the specified key is not present?

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Which statement correctly adds a new key-value pair to a dictionary?

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Which method would you use to retrieve all the keys from a dictionary?

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If you use the pop() method on a dictionary, what does it return?

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What will be the output of the following code? print(people['Bob']['age'])

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Which of the following statements about dictionaries is false?

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What is the primary characteristic of tuples compared to lists?

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How can you remove a key-value pair from a dictionary?

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What will be the output of the following code snippet? x = 4; if x > 5: print('x is greater than 5'); else: print('x is less than or equal to 5')

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Which keyword is used to check additional conditions after the initial if statement?

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In the statement if x > 5:, what happens if x is equal to 5?

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What will the output be for the following code? x = 10; if x < 10: print('x is less than 10'); elif x == 10: print('x is equal to 10'); else: print('x is greater than 10')

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In Python, what is the purpose of the else statement in control flow?

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If x = 7 and the code is if x > 5: print('High'); elif x < 5: print('Low'); else: print('Equal'), what will be printed?

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What is a common mistake when using conditional statements?

<p>Assuming a condition is true when checking for equality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the statement if x > 0: evaluate when x is negative?

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What is necessary to create a tuple with a single element?

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How can you access the last element in a tuple named 'colors' that contains the values ('red', 'green', 'blue')?

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What happens when you attempt to modify an element of an existing tuple?

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Which method can you use to create a dictionary in Python?

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Which of the following is true about the keys in a dictionary?

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What is the output of the following code: print(person.get('city')) given person = {'name': 'Alice', 'age': 30, 'city': 'New York'}?

<p>New York (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When using tuple unpacking with coordinates = (10, 20), what will x and y hold after the statement x, y = coordinates?

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Which of the following correctly describes the mutability of a dictionary?

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Flashcards

Running Python from command line

Executing Python code from a command prompt or terminal.

Command Prompt (Windows)

A text-based interface for interacting with the operating system on Windows.

Terminal (macOS/Linux)

A text-based interface for interacting with the operating system on macOS and Linux.

Checking Python Installation

Verifying Python is correctly installed by running python --version or python3 --version from the terminal.

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Python Script

A file containing Python code to be executed, usually with a '.py' extension.

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Text Editor

Software used to create and edit text files, including Python scripts.

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Saving Python files

Saving files using '.py' extension, (e.g., hello.py) for execution by the Python interpreter.

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cd command

A command-line instruction used to change the current working directory.

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Running Python script

Executing the Python code in a script file by using 'python script_name.py'.

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Python interactive mode

Allows entering and executing Python commands directly, without needing a script file.

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Interactive Shell

A prompt that allows you to enter python commands directly and show outputs immediately.

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Addition

Adds two numbers together.

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Subtraction

Subtracts one number from another.

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Multiplication

Multiplies two numbers.

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Division

Divides one number by another, returning a float.

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Floor Division

Divides and discards the fractional part, returning the largest integer less than or equal to the result.

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Modulus

Returns the remainder of a division operation.

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Exponentiation

Raises one number to the power of another.

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Order of Operations

PEMDAS - Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (left to right), Addition and Subtraction (left to right).

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Negative Numbers

Numbers less than zero.

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List remove() method

Removes the first occurrence of a specified value from a list.

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List pop() method

Removes and returns an element at a specific index. If no index is provided, removes and returns the last element.

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List clear() method

Removes all elements from a list, making it empty.

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List Slicing

Accessing a portion of a list using a start and end index.

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List Comprehension

A way to create new lists from existing lists concisely, applying an expression to each element.

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Tuple

An ordered, immutable sequence of elements.

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Tuple Creation

Tuples are created by placing comma-separated items inside parentheses (e.g., (1, 2, 3)).

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Tuple with One Element

To create a tuple with a single element, include a trailing comma (e.g., (5,)).

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Tuple Access

Access tuple elements using indexing (e.g., tuple[0]).

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Tuple Unpacking

Assign tuple elements to multiple variables at once (e.g., x, y = (1, 2)).

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Tuple Immutability

Tuples cannot be changed after creation.

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Dictionary Creation

Dictionaries store key-value pairs (e.g., {key1: value1, key2: value2}).

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Dictionary Access

Access dictionary values using keys (e.g., myDict["key"] ).

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Dictionary Keys

Dictionary keys must be unique and immutable (e.g., strings, numbers.).

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Mutable

Mutable data structures like lists or dictionaries can be changed after creation

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Immutable

Immutable data structures like tuples cannot be changed after they are created

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Conditional Statements

Code that executes certain parts only when a condition is true.

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if statement

Executes code if a condition evaluates to True.

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else statement

Executes code when the if condition is False.

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elif statement

Checks multiple conditions if the previous if/elif were False.

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Logical Operators

Combine multiple conditions using 'and', 'or', and 'not'.

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Condition

A statement that is either true or false (evaluates to True or False).

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Dictionary get() method

Retrieves a value associated with a key; returns a default value if the key is not found.

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Modifying Dictionaries

Adding, updating, or removing key-value pairs in dictionaries.

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Adding/Updating

Using the assignment operator to add a new key-value pair or update an existing one in a dictionary.

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Removing Key-Value Pairs

Removing a key-value pair from a dictionary using 'del' or 'pop()'.

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del statement

Removes a key-value pair from a dictionary by specifying the key.

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Dictionary pop() method

Removes and returns a value associated with a given key.

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Dictionary keys() method

Returns a view object that displays a list of all the keys in the dictionary.

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Dictionary values() method

Returns a view object that displays a list of all the values in the dictionary.

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Dictionary items() method

Returns a view object that displays a list of key-value tuple pairs in the dictionary.

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Nested Dictionaries

Dictionaries containing other dictionaries as values.

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Study Notes

Mastering Python

  • Python is an interpreted, high-level, general-purpose programming language
  • Created by Guido van Rossum and first released in 1991
  • Its simplicity, readability, and flexibility make it ideal for beginners and experienced programmers
  • Versatile, used for web development, automation, data analysis, machine learning, and scientific computing
  • Supported by a vast ecosystem of libraries and frameworks
  • Emphasizes code readability and simplicity
  • Syntax allows programmers to express concepts in fewer lines of code compared to other languages (e.g., C++, Java)
  • The "Zen of Python" is a set of principles that guide the language's design
  • Python supports readability, a single way to solve problems, that simple is better than complex, and explicitness is better than implicitness

Core Features

  • Interpreted language: Code executed line by line, allowing for rapid prototyping and testing
  • High-level language: Abstracts away many low-level details like memory management
  • Dynamically typed: Variable types are inferred automatically by the interpreter
  • Cross-platform compatibility: Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and other platforms

Why Learn Python?

  • Ease of learning: Simple syntax, intuitive structure allowing learners to focus on mastering programming concepts
  • Versatility: Used in a wide range of domains from web development to data science
  • Strong community support: Large and active communities provide extensive resources (tutorials, libraries, forums) for learning and support
  • Career opportunities: High demand for Python developers across various industries

Installing Python

  • The installation process depends on the operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Download the installer from the official Python website
  • Run the installer following on-screen instructions
  • Check the "Add Python to PATH" option (Windows) for easier command-line use
  • Verify installation by running python --version (or python3 --version on some systems) in the terminal

Setting Up a Virtual Environment

  • Use virtual environments to manage dependencies for different projects, preventing conflicts
  • Install the venv module (if needed)
  • Create a virtual environment using python3 -m venv myenv (or similar command)
  • Activate the environment (env\Scripts\activate on Windows, source env/bin/activate on macOS and Linux)
  • Install necessary packages (e.g., pip install requests) inside the virtual environment

Python vs Other Languages

  • Simplicity and readability: Python's syntax is generally easier to read and maintain compared to Java, C++, or JavaScript. This is due to indentation as a way to group blocks, instead of braces.
  • Dynamic Typing: Variables don't need explicit type declarations in Python, making it more flexible but potentially leading to runtime errors if not careful
  • Interpreted Language: Python code is executed line by line. This is faster for development but can be slower than compiled languages for large programs.
  • Extensive Libraries: Python offers a huge selection of third-party libraries that cover many tasks, from web development to data science.

Python's Future

  • Its versatility and ease of use make it the go-to language for professionals in a variety of fields
  • Its continued development and community support indicate a bright future in fields like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science

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