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Which of the following are considered composite data types in Python?
Which of the following are considered composite data types in Python?
Strings in Python are mutable, meaning their contents can be changed after creation.
Strings in Python are mutable, meaning their contents can be changed after creation.
False (B)
What is the primary difference between lists and tuples in Python regarding their mutability?
What is the primary difference between lists and tuples in Python regarding their mutability?
Lists are mutable, while tuples are immutable.
In a dictionary, a ______ is used to look up its associated value.
In a dictionary, a ______ is used to look up its associated value.
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Match the following Python functions with their corresponding actions:
Match the following Python functions with their corresponding actions:
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What is the base most commonly used in computer science besides the decimal system?
What is the base most commonly used in computer science besides the decimal system?
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To represent negative numbers, the one's complement is used.
To represent negative numbers, the one's complement is used.
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Describe the process for converting a positive binary number to its negative two's complement representation.
Describe the process for converting a positive binary number to its negative two's complement representation.
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Which of the following is NOT a property of a variable in imperative programming languages?
Which of the following is NOT a property of a variable in imperative programming languages?
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The NoneType
data type has two possible values: True and False.
The NoneType
data type has two possible values: True and False.
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What operation returns the remainder of the division of two integers?
What operation returns the remainder of the division of two integers?
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The data type that represents integer numbers with a sign is called ______.
The data type that represents integer numbers with a sign is called ______.
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Match the following boolean operators with their descriptions:
Match the following boolean operators with their descriptions:
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What is the result of dividing two integers using the /
operator?
What is the result of dividing two integers using the /
operator?
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It's possible to get the physical memory address of an object in Python using standard operations.
It's possible to get the physical memory address of an object in Python using standard operations.
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The operation that converts a floating-point number to an integer, removing digits after the decimal point is called ______ conversion.
The operation that converts a floating-point number to an integer, removing digits after the decimal point is called ______ conversion.
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Flashcards
What is a variable?
What is a variable?
A variable in Python is a name associated with an object in memory. It can hold different types of data, but its type is determined by the object it references.
What is the content of a variable?
What is the content of a variable?
The content of a variable is the specific object it points to. In Python, it's the actual data stored in the variable.
What is the size of a variable?
What is the size of a variable?
The size of a variable refers to the number of bytes used to store the object in memory.
What is the data type of a variable?
What is the data type of a variable?
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What is the scope of a variable?
What is the scope of a variable?
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What is NoneType?
What is NoneType?
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What are Booleans?
What are Booleans?
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What are Integers?
What are Integers?
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What is a string?
What is a string?
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How are strings represented?
How are strings represented?
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What does string concatenation mean?
What does string concatenation mean?
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How do you find the length of a string?
How do you find the length of a string?
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What is a list?
What is a list?
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What is the difference between a list and a tuple?
What is the difference between a list and a tuple?
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What is a dictionary?
What is a dictionary?
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How are numbers represented?
How are numbers represented?
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Study Notes
Data Types and Variables
- Variables in Python are associated with objects in memory.
- A variable is characterized by at least five properties: content, address, size, type, and scope.
- Content: The specific object associated with the variable (binary sequence).
- Address: The location of the object in memory (first byte address).
- Size: The number of bytes used to describe the object.
- Type: A collection of values of the same kind, indicating operations on the values. Python is dynamically typed, meaning the type of a variable can change over time.
- Scope: The range of the program where the variable is usable.
- Scope starts at the variable's declaration and lasts until the end of the block it's declared in (scope).
- Note: In Python, it's difficult to get the exact object size.
- Note: Python's data type and address can change over time.
- Note: Python uses an interpreter, not a compiler so code needing integer values might not run properly if the value is larger than supported. This results in runtime errors.
Primitive Data Types
- NoneType: Represents the absence of a result or value (one possible value).
- Booleans: Represents truth values (True/False) using logical operations (and, or, not).
- Integers: Represents whole numbers with a sign (positive or negative). Python integers can be arbitrarily large.
- Floating-point numbers: Represent a subset of rational numbers stored in a special binary format, with potential precision issues.
Composite Data Types
- Characters and Strings: Stores sequences of characters (Unicode). Operations include concatenation, finding length, and ordinal/character conversions.
- Lists: Ordered, mutable collections of data objects of potentially different types. Using index notation (starting at 0) allows access to elements.
- Tuples: Ordered, immutable collections of data objects of potentially different types, akin to lists with an immutable nature. Index notation similar to lists.
- Dictionaries: Collections of key-value pairs where keys are unique. Keys can be any immutable type (integers, strings), while values can be any type. Access using square bracket notation that contains the key. The usage and structure of values and keys can be used in various ways for different tasks.
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This quiz covers the essential properties of variables (in mostly Python), including content, address, size, type, and scope. Test your understanding of how Python manages data types and variable characteristics in memory. Ideal for students learning about fundamentals.