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What is a list in Python?
What is a list in Python?
- A fixed-size collection of elements of the same data type
- A sequence of values called items or elements, mutable in nature (correct)
- A dynamic collection of elements of different data types
- A sequence of values called items or elements, immutable in nature
How are elements in a list differentiated?
How are elements in a list differentiated?
- By a comma separator (correct)
- By a semicolon separator
- By a period separator
- By a colon separator
Which operator is used to access elements of a list in Python?
Which operator is used to access elements of a list in Python?
- dot operator
- index[] operator (correct)
- arrow operator
- at operator
What is the class that defines lists in Python?
What is the class that defines lists in Python?
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How can a programmer create an empty list object in Python?
How can a programmer create an empty list object in Python?
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Study Notes
Lists in Python
- A list is a data type in Python that is a collection of items that can be of any data type, including strings, integers, floats, and other lists.
- Elements in a list are differentiated by their index, which is a numerical value that starts at 0 for the first element and increments by 1 for each subsequent element.
Accessing Elements in a List
- The indexing operator
[]is used to access elements of a list in Python, where the index of the element is specified inside the brackets.
Definition of Lists
- The class that defines lists in Python is
list.
Creating an Empty List
- A programmer can create an empty list object in Python by using the
list()function or by using square brackets[]with no elements inside.
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Test your knowledge of Python data structures with this quiz on lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries. Assess your ability to write programs using these essential data types and enhance your skills in handling sequences of values.
