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A loop that performs an action until a condition becomes false is called a definite iteration.
False
Each repetition of action in a loop is known as an iteration.
True
An entry-controlled loop halts as soon as a condition is met.
False
Logical operators can be used to construct compound Boolean expressions in programming.
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A selection statement cannot be used in conjunction with a break statement to exit a loop.
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The format operator % can be used to format a sequence of data values.
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When formatting float data values, the format specifier %.f is commonly used.
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The Boolean data type can only represent three values: true, false, and null.
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In Python, the comparison operator != is used to determine if two values are equal.
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Selection statements enable a computer to make decisions based on conditions.
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Study Notes
Objectives of Loops and Selection Statements
- Loops enable the repetition of actions a specified number of times or until a specific condition is met.
- Different types of loops include:
- Definite iteration: repeats actions a predetermined number of times.
- Indefinite iteration: continues until a stop condition is reached.
- Selection statements allow programs to make decisions based on conditions.
Definitive Iteration: The For Loop
- Each repetition in a loop is called an iteration or pass.
- A for loop is commonly used to repeat actions over defined ranges, like iterating through lists or strings.
Formatting Text for Output
- The format operator
%can be utilized to format strings, integers, and floating-point numbers. - For integers, use
%d; for floats,%.fis effective, where.${precision}is optional. - Example usage shows how to format and print exponentiation results clearly.
Selection Statements: If, If-Else, and Multi-Way
- If statements allow conditional execution based on a single condition.
- If-Else statements provide two possible execution paths based on whether the condition is true or false.
- Multi-Way if statements enable multiple conditional checks, such as assigning letter grades based on numeric grades.
Logical Operators and Compound Boolean Expressions
- Logical operators (
and,or,not) facilitate the creation of complex conditions in statements. - Compound expressions streamline error checking, allowing multiple conditions to be evaluated efficiently.
Working with Random Numbers
- Utilize the
randommodule to generate random integers for games or simulations. - Simple guessing games can be constructed using loops to provide user feedback based on their guesses relative to a generated number.
Loop Logic, Errors, and Testing
- Common errors in loops include:
- Incorrectly initialized loop control variables.
- Failure to update loop variables within the loop correctly.
- Poorly defined continuation conditions.
- It is crucial to implement valid termination conditions and utilize break statements to prevent infinite loops.
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Test your understanding of loops and selection statements in Python. This quiz covers the essential programming concepts introduced in Chapter 3 of 'Fundamentals of Python: First Programs'. Challenge yourself and solidify your knowledge with practical questions.
