Python Data Structures and File Handling
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What happens to data stored in lists, tuples, and dictionaries when a program terminates?

  • The data is lost because these structures are kept in volatile memory. (correct)
  • The data is transferred to a cloud storage service.
  • The data is automatically saved to a default file.
  • The data persists in non-volatile memory.
  • Which of the following is the primary purpose of using files in programming?

  • To speed up program execution by storing data in RAM.
  • To encrypt data for secure transmission over networks.
  • To save data for future access, using non-volatile memory. (correct)
  • To temporarily store data during program execution.
  • What is the default file handling mode when opening a file in Python using the open() function?

  • Read mode ('r')
  • Binary mode ('b')
  • Write mode ('w')
  • Text mode ('t') (correct)
  • What happens if you try to open a non-existent file for reading in Python?

    <p>The program raises an error. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What data type is returned when reading the content of a text file using the read() method in Python?

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

    What is the correct way to create an empty tuple in Python?

    <p>tuple = () (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about tuples is most accurate?

    <p>Tuples can contain mixed data types, including nested tuples. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process 3, 2.6, "color" called when creating a tuple?

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    Which of the following statements accurately describes Python lists?

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    How are elements typically added to a Python list?

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    Given the tuple my_tuple = (10, 20, 30), which of the following is the correct way to assign these values to variables x, y, and z respectively?

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    What is the result of the expression ('a', 'b', 'c')[::-1]?

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    What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes Python lists from strings, as data structures?

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    If tuple1 = (1, 2, 3) and tuple2 = (4, 5, 6), what is the result of tuple1 + tuple2?

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    What is the correct syntax to create an empty list in Python?

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    Given my_tuple = ('x', 'y'), what is the effect of the operation my_tuple * 3?

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    Considering my_list = [10, 20, 30, 40], how can you change the second element (20) to 25?

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    Which of the following operations is NOT directly supported for lists using built-in operators?

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    If t = ('a', 'b', 'c', 'd'), what does the following loop print? for i in t: print(i)

    <p>Prints each element on a new line: <code>a\nb\nc\nd</code> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be the output of the following Python code snippet?

    list1 = [1, 2, 3]
    list2 = list1 * 2
    print(list2)
    

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    Given my_list = ['apple', 'banana', 'cherry'], which expression correctly checks if 'banana' is present in the list?

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    What is the result of the following Python code?

    data = (1, 2, 3, 'a', 'b') print(data * 3)

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    What does the in operator do in Python when used with tuples?

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    What will be printed by the following code?

    T = (10, 20, 30, 40, 50) for var in T: print(T.index(var))

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    Which of the following is NOT true about tuple comparison in Python?

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    Given the tuple my_tuple = ('apple', 1, 'banana', 2), what will print('1' in my_tuple) output?

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    What is the purpose of the for var in tuple: loop structure in Python?

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    How does Python handle comparison between a string and an integer within a tuple?

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    Which of the following operations will create a new tuple?

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    What potential consequences may arise if a file is not closed after use?

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    Which file object attribute indicates whether a file has been closed?

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    Which method is used to explicitly close a file object in Python?

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    What is the primary advantage of using the with statement when working with files?

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    What attribute of a file object reveals the mode in which the file was opened?

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    Which method reads the entire content of a file into a single string?

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    Which function is used to determine the current working directory as a string?

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    What data structure does the readlines() method return when reading a text file?

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    Which function returns the current working directory as a bytes object?

    <p>os.getcwdb() (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a file is opened without explicitly specifying the mode (e.g., read, write), what is assumed by default?

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    Which method is used to create a new directory?

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    How can you iterate through each line of a text file using the with statement and print its contents?

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    To rename a directory, which method should be used?

    <p>os.rename() (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After opening a file in write-binary mode (wb), what would fo.softspace likely return immediately after opening? (Assuming fo = open("foo.txt", "wb"))

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    Assume a file 'data.txt' contains the following lines: Line 1: apple Line 2: banana What will be the output of the below code? with open('data.txt') as f: contents = f.read() print(len(contents))

    <p>17 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the os.listdir() method in Python?

    <p>To list all files and directories in a specified directory. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Creating Lists

    Lists in Python are created using comma-separated values within square brackets.

    Mutable Lists

    Lists in Python are mutable, meaning they can be changed after creation.

    List Index

    Indexes in lists allow access and manipulation of elements in the list.

    Traversing a List

    Walking through each element in a list one by one is called traversing.

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    Deleting Elements

    Elements in a list can be removed using specific methods or functions.

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    Concatenation

    Concatenation combines two or more lists into one larger list.

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    Repetition

    Repetition allows elements of a list to be repeated multiple times using the '*' operator.

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    In Operator

    The 'in' operator checks if a specific element exists within a list.

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    Empty Tuple

    A tuple with no elements, represented as ().

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    Tuple with Integers

    A tuple that contains only integer values, e.g., (1, 2, 3).

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    Mixed Datatype Tuple

    A tuple that can contain different types of values, e.g., (1, 'code', 3.4).

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    Nested Tuple

    A tuple that contains other tuples or lists, e.g., ('color', [6, 4, 2], (1, 2, 3)).

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    Tuple Packing

    Creating a tuple without parentheses by separating values with commas, e.g., 3, 2.6, 'color'.

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    Tuple Unpacking

    Assigning the elements of a tuple into separate variables, e.g., a, b, c = tuple.

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    Reversing a Tuple

    Creating a new tuple with the elements in reverse order using slicing, e.g., t1[::-1].

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    Tuple Concatenation

    Combining two tuples together to create a new one, e.g., t3 = t1 + t2.

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    Volatile Memory

    Memory that loses stored data when power is off, like RAM.

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    Non-volatile Memory

    Memory that retains data even when not powered, such as disk drives.

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    Text File

    A file that contains readable characters stored on disk, like a long string.

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    Binary File

    A file that stores data in binary format, like images or executables.

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    open() Function

    A function in Python used to open files and return a file object.

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    Tuple Repetition

    Repetition allows a tuple to be duplicated using the '*' operator.

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    Tuple Output Example

    Output shows a tuple repeated twice, merging the elements.

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    Membership Example

    Examples of using 'in' to find items in a tuple.

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    Tuple Iteration

    Iterating through a tuple allows access to each element.

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    For Loop Syntax

    Syntax to traverse all elements of a tuple using a for loop.

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    Tuple Indexing

    Indexing helps locate the position of each element while iterating.

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    Built-in Tuple Functions

    Tuples have built-in functions for comparison and membership.

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    close() method

    The method used to close an open file in Python.

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    with statement

    A context manager that automatically closes files after use.

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    read() method

    Reads all contents of a file into a single string.

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    readlines() method

    Reads a file line by line into a list of strings.

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    File object attributes

    Properties that provide information about an opened file object.

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    File corruption risk

    Potential loss or damage to a file if not properly closed.

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    File opening

    The process of accessing a file for reading or writing.

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    File reading example

    Demonstration of how to read file contents in Python.

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    file.closed

    Indicates if a file is closed (True) or open (False).

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    file.mode

    Returns the access mode (e.g., read, write) of a file.

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    file.name

    Gives the name of the file as a string.

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    file.softspace

    Indicates if space is required with print (True/False).

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    os.getcwd()

    Returns the current working directory as a string.

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    os.mkdir()

    Creates a new directory at the specified path.

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    os.rename()

    Renames a directory, requires old and new names.

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    os.listdir()

    Lists all files and directories in the specified path.

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    Study Notes

    Python Programming: Overview

    • Python is a versatile, high-level programming language known for its readability and ease of use.
    • It's widely used for various tasks, including data analysis, web development, and machine learning.
    • Python's extensive libraries, like NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn, support various data analysis tasks, making it a popular choice for data professionals.

    Python Programming: Lists

    • Lists are ordered collections of items.
    • Items in a list can be of different data types (e.g., integers, strings, floats, and other lists).
    • Lists are mutable, meaning their elements can be changed after creation.
    • Lists are indexed starting from 0.

    Python Programming: Tuples

    • Tuples are ordered collections of items, similar to lists.
    • Items in a tuple can be of different data types.
    • Tuples are immutable, meaning their elements cannot be changed after creation.

    Python Programming: Dictionaries

    • Dictionaries store data in key-value pairs.
    • Keys are unique and used to access corresponding values.
    • Values can be of any data type.
    • Dictionaries are mutable; you can add, update, or delete key-value pairs.

    Python Programming: Files

    • Files are used to store data persistently, unlike data structures held in volatile memory (like RAM).
    • Text files store data as characters, numbers, or strings.
    • Binary files store data in raw bytes and may not be easily readable as human-readable formats.

    Python Programming: Exceptions

    • Exceptions are errors that occur during program execution.
    • Python's try...except block allows catching exceptions to prevent program crashes.
    • You can define user-defined exceptions to handle custom errors.

    Python Programming: Data Analysis Libraries in Python

    • NumPy: Used for numerical computation with efficient multidimensional arrays.
    • Pandas: Provides DataFrames for structured data manipulation and analysis.
    • SciPy: Implements algorithms for more advanced scientific computing.
    • Matplotlib and Seaborn: Enables data visualization through various plotting types.
    • Scikit-learn: Supports machine learning algorithms.
    • TensorFlow and PyTorch: Powerful deep learning libraries used for building and training neural networks.

    Python Programming: Data Analysis in Jupyter notebooks

    • Jupyter notebooks use cells for executing code, displaying outputs, and adding explanatory text.
    • They offer an interactive environment often used for data analysis.

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