Python Exception Handling Quiz

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When an exception occurs within a try block, what is the order in which the except blocks are evaluated?

  • The `except` blocks are evaluated sequentially from top to bottom, and the first matching exception type is executed. (correct)
  • The `except` blocks are evaluated in a random order until a matching exception type is found.
  • All `except` blocks are executed regardless of the exception type.
  • The `except` blocks are evaluated based on their proximity to the line of code that raised the exception.

Which file object attribute returns a Boolean value indicating whether the file is connected to a tty(-like) device?

  • `file.mode`
  • `file.name`
  • `file.closed`
  • `file.isatty()` (correct)

If a file is opened in 'w' mode and a FileNotFoundError is raised, what is the likely cause?

  • The file already exists, and the operating system prevents it from being overwritten.
  • The user lacks the necessary permissions to write to the file.
  • Python's file I/O library is corrupted.
  • The directory specified in the file path does not exist. (correct)

What happens if an exception is raised inside the finally block of a try...except...finally statement?

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Which statement about user-defined exceptions in Python is most accurate?

<p>User-defined exceptions can be used to represent errors or exceptional conditions specific to an application or library. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action is permissible on a list but not on a tuple in Python?

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What is a key characteristic that distinguishes dictionaries from tuples in Python?

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If a function needs to return multiple distinct values, what data structure is best suited for this purpose, given the information?

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In the context of dictionaries, what is a key property that all keys must possess?

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When considering the use of tuples versus lists in Python, which scenario would most strongly favor the use of a tuple?

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You have a dictionary my_dict = {'a': 1, 'b': 2, 'c': 3}. Which operation is the most efficient way to remove the key 'b' and its corresponding value from the dictionary?

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How do you access keys within a dictionary?

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Considering efficiency and memory usage, which data type is preferable for storing a fixed collection of heterogeneous data (e.g., name, age, city) that will not be modified after creation?

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What is the primary difference between using readline() and readlines() when reading a file in Python?

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When using the open() function in Python to read a file, what is the significance of the 'mode' parameter?

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If a Python script and a text file (data.txt) are located in the same directory, how should the path be specified when opening the file using the open() function?

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What happens if you attempt to use readline() on a file that has already been fully read?

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Which of the following is the correct way to ensure that a file is properly closed after reading, even if an exception occurs?

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What is the potential consequence of not closing a file after reading it in a Python script?

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When specifying a file path in the open() function in Python, which type of slash should be used, regardless of the operating system?

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Which method reads all the lines of a file and returns them as a list of strings, including the newline character at the end of each line?

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What is the key distinction between tuple packing and unpacking in Python?

<p>Packing assigns multiple values to a single tuple, while unpacking assigns tuple values to individual variables. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given tuple1 = (1, [2, 3], 'a'), which operation would result in an error?

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What is the outcome of attempting to modify a tuple directly, and why does this occur?

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Considering t = (1, 2, [3, 4]), what is the effect of t[2].append(5)?

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If tuple1 = (1, 2, 3) and tuple2 = ('a', 'b', 'c'), what would tuple1 * len(tuple2) evaluate to?

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Given my_tuple = (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), what will my_tuple[::-2] return?

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What is the primary advantage of using tuples over lists in Python?

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If tup = (1, 2, 3), what is the difference between tup * 3 and (tup) * 3?

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In Python exception handling, what is the primary purpose of the else block within a try-except structure?

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Which block in a try-except construct is guaranteed to execute, irrespective of whether an exception is raised or not?

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When handling exceptions in Python, which of the following is the correct way to catch multiple specific exception types with a single except block?

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What is the function of arguments passed to exceptions in Python?

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In the context of exception handling, what is the IOError exception typically used to catch?

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If a try block raises an exception that is not caught by any of the specified except blocks, what happens?

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When an exception is raised within the try block and caught by an except block, which block is executed next?

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What is the purpose of using arguments with built-in exceptions?

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What is a primary limitation of using lists when dealing with very large datasets?

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In Python, what does it mean for a list to be 'ordered'?

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If a list contains duplicate values, how are these values handled with respect to indexing?

<p>Each occurrence maintains a discrete place in the sequence and is indexed accordingly. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the index of the first element in a Python list?

<p>0 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios would be best suited for using a list data structure?

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What potential issue should be considered when appending one list to another, particularly with large lists?

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Given two lists, what is the most efficient way to identify and extract common items between them, while preserving the original order?

<p>Use list comprehension with a conditional statement to check for membership of elements from the first list in the second list. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the implications of using list comprehensions on very large lists, compared to traditional for loops?

<p>List comprehensions may consume more memory initially but can offer faster execution for certain operations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Tuple

An ordered collection of elements in Python that cannot be modified.

Difference between List and Tuple

A list can be changed, while a tuple cannot after creation.

Dictionary

A data structure in Python that stores key-value pairs.

Assigning Key-Value Pair

The process of adding a new entry to a dictionary with a specified key and value.

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Accessing Values in a Dictionary

Retrieving the value associated with a specific key in a dictionary.

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Read a Value from a Dictionary

The act of fetching a value using its corresponding key from a dictionary.

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Tuple Assignment

The process of assigning multiple values to multiple variables using a tuple.

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Properties of Dictionary Keys

Keys in a dictionary must be unique and immutable.

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List in Python

A data structure that stores multiple elements in a sequential manner.

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Indexing

Refers to accessing elements in a list using their position, starting from 0.

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Removing duplicates

The process of ensuring all elements in a list are unique.

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Empty list

A list that contains no elements.

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Appending a list

Combining two lists to create a new one with all elements.

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List multiplication

The act of multiplying all items in a list by a specified value.

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Removing first and last elements

The operation of deleting the first and last items from a list.

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Second smallest number

The value that is the second least among all the elements in a list.

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Text Files

Files that store data in plain text format, readable by humans.

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readline() function

Reads one line from a file at a time in Python.

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File Object Attributes

Characteristics of file objects in Python that provide information about the file.

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Built-in Exceptions

Predefined error types in Python that indicate specific issues during execution.

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readlines() method

Reads all lines from a file and stores them in a list.

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open() function

Opens a file and returns a file object; requires file path and mode.

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Try/Except Block

A structure in Python to catch and handle exceptions during program execution.

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User-defined Exceptions

Custom error types created by users to handle specific conditions in their programs.

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file modes

Parameters in open() that determine how a file is accessed (e.g., read, write).

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file.close() method

Closes the file to free up system resources after operations are done.

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path to file

Specifies the location of the file to be opened, can be relative or absolute.

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reading text files

The process of accessing and retrieving data from .txt files in Python.

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with statement

A context manager that automatically closes the file when done.

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Empty Tuple

A tuple defined with no elements, represented by () .

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Tuple Packing

Creating a tuple without parentheses, simply by separating values with commas.

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Tuple Unpacking

Assigning values from a tuple to individual variables.

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Immutability

A property of tuples that prevents their contents from being changed after creation.

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Reversing a Tuple

Creating a new tuple with elements in reverse order using slicing.

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Concatenating Tuples

Joining two tuples together to form a new tuple.

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Repeating a Tuple

Creating a new tuple by repeating the contents of an existing tuple a specified number of times.

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Handling Exceptions

A technique in Python to manage errors during code execution.

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Try Block

The section of code where exceptions may occur.

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Except Block

Code that executes if an exception is raised.

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Else Block

Code that runs if no exceptions occur in the try block.

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Finally Block

Code that always executes, irrespective of exceptions.

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IOError

An exception raised when an input/output operation fails.

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Exception Arguments

Additional information about the type of exception encountered.

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Multiple Exceptions

Handling more than one exception type in a single except clause.

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Study Notes

Python Programming: Files and Exceptions

  • Python files store data persistently, unlike variables that are lost after program termination
  • Text files are sequences of characters, while binary files (like images) are sequences of bytes
  • The open() function is used to interact with files
  • Mode parameter: e.g., 'r' for read, 'w' for write, 'a' for append, 'b' for binary
  • File objects have methods for reading (e.g., read(), readline(), readlines())
  • The close() method is used to release resources after file operations
  • Using the with statement automatically closes the file, even if errors occur

Python Programming: Python for Data Analysis

  • Python's versatility, along with powerful libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn), make it a popular choice for data analysis
  • Libraries like NumPy provide efficient data structures and advanced mathematical functions for numerical calculations
  • Libraries like Pandas offer tools for data manipulation (e.g., cleaning, transformation, reshaping, merging, sorting, etc.) and handling missing data.
  • Libraries like Matplotlib and Seaborn enable high-quality data visualization (e.g., plots, charts, histograms, etc.)
  • Libraries like Scikit-learn offer machine learning algorithms and tools.

Python Programming: Tuples and Dictionaries

  • Tuples are immutable sequences, indicated by parentheses () and commas between elements
  • Tuples can hold elements of different data types
  • Tuples support indexing, slicing, and repetition
  • Dictionaries store data as key-value pairs, where keys must be unique
  • Dictionaries can contain elements of different data types
  • Dictionaries support key-based access, but not direct index-based access

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