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Which statement correctly identifies a core difference between for
loops and while
loops in Python?
Which statement correctly identifies a core difference between for
loops and while
loops in Python?
- `for` loops can only iterate over numerical ranges, while `while` loops can only execute based on boolean conditions.
- `for` loops automatically increment a counter variable, whereas `while` loops require manual incrementation to avoid infinite loops.
- `for` loops always require an `else` block to handle loop completion, while `while` loops do not support `else` blocks.
- `for` loops are designed for iterating over sequences, while `while` loops are designed for repeating a block as long as a condition is true. (correct)
What is the final value of result
after executing the following Python code?
result = 0
for i in range(1, 10, 2):
if i % 3 == 0:
continue
result += i
else:
result += 10
What is the final value of result
after executing the following Python code?
result = 0
for i in range(1, 10, 2):
if i % 3 == 0:
continue
result += i
else:
result += 10
- 25
- 26
- 35
- 36 (correct)
Consider the code:
fact = 1
for i in range(1, 6):
fact *= i
print(fact)
What mathematical concept does this code calculate?
Consider the code:
fact = 1
for i in range(1, 6):
fact *= i
print(fact)
What mathematical concept does this code calculate?
- 5 raised to the power of 5.
- The factorial of 5. (correct)
- The 5th Fibonacci number.
- The sum of integers from 1 to 5.
What will be printed to the console when the following Python code is executed, and why?
for i in range(5):
if i == 3:
break
print(i)
else:
print("Loop completed!")
What will be printed to the console when the following Python code is executed, and why?
for i in range(5):
if i == 3:
break
print(i)
else:
print("Loop completed!")
What output will the following nested loop produce?
for i in range(1, 4):
for j in range(1, i + 1):
print(j, end='')
print()
What output will the following nested loop produce?
for i in range(1, 4):
for j in range(1, i + 1):
print(j, end='')
print()
Consider the following code snippet:
my_list = ['apple', 'banana', 'cherry']
for index, item in enumerate(my_list):
if index == 1:
my_list.remove('banana')
print(item)
What will be printed when this code is executed, and explain why?
Consider the following code snippet:
my_list = ['apple', 'banana', 'cherry']
for index, item in enumerate(my_list):
if index == 1:
my_list.remove('banana')
print(item)
What will be printed when this code is executed, and explain why?
How does the pass
statement function within a for
loop in Python and why is it utilized?
How does the pass
statement function within a for
loop in Python and why is it utilized?
Given the following Python code using a for
loop with range()
:
for i in range(2, 20, 3):
print(i, end=' ')
What will be the output of this code?
Given the following Python code using a for
loop with range()
:
for i in range(2, 20, 3):
print(i, end=' ')
What will be the output of this code?
In Python, can a for
loop iterate directly over a dictionary? If so, what is the default behavior?
In Python, can a for
loop iterate directly over a dictionary? If so, what is the default behavior?
Explain the purpose and behavior of the else
block in conjunction with a Python for
loop. Under what condition(s) will the else
block NOT execute?
Explain the purpose and behavior of the else
block in conjunction with a Python for
loop. Under what condition(s) will the else
block NOT execute?
What is the most accurate description of a 'nested loop'?
What is the most accurate description of a 'nested loop'?
How can you modify the increment value in a for
loop using the range()
function?
How can you modify the increment value in a for
loop using the range()
function?
Under what circumstances would you choose a while
loop over a for
loop in Python?
Under what circumstances would you choose a while
loop over a for
loop in Python?
Which data types can a Python for
loop be used to iterate over?
Which data types can a Python for
loop be used to iterate over?
What happens if you try to modify a list while iterating over it with a for
loop in Python?
What happens if you try to modify a list while iterating over it with a for
loop in Python?
What is the output of the following code that uses the range()
function with a negative step?
for i in range(5, -1, -1):
print(i, end=' ')
What is the output of the following code that uses the range()
function with a negative step?
for i in range(5, -1, -1):
print(i, end=' ')
What is the result of attempting to use the break
statement within a nested loop?
What is the result of attempting to use the break
statement within a nested loop?
When iterating through a dictionary using a for
loop, how can you access both the keys and their corresponding values?
When iterating through a dictionary using a for
loop, how can you access both the keys and their corresponding values?
What is the primary purpose of using nested loops in programming?
What is the primary purpose of using nested loops in programming?
What will the value of sum_val
be after the following code executes?
sum_val = 0
for i in range(1, 6):
if i % 2 == 0:
continue
sum_val += i
What will the value of sum_val
be after the following code executes?
sum_val = 0
for i in range(1, 6):
if i % 2 == 0:
continue
sum_val += i
Consider the scenario where you need to iterate through two lists simultaneously and perform an operation on elements at the same index. What is the most Pythonic and efficient way to achieve this?
Consider the scenario where you need to iterate through two lists simultaneously and perform an operation on elements at the same index. What is the most Pythonic and efficient way to achieve this?
How does python handle the situation where you try to loop with for
statement on empty list?
How does python handle the situation where you try to loop with for
statement on empty list?
What is the purpose of the continue
statement in a Python loop?
What is the purpose of the continue
statement in a Python loop?
What is the time complexity for iterating through a list with nested loop and dictionary lookup, and which one impacts the final result, with a big O notation?
What is the time complexity for iterating through a list with nested loop and dictionary lookup, and which one impacts the final result, with a big O notation?
What code snippet will you use to check if an element isn't available in list or string without looping it.
What code snippet will you use to check if an element isn't available in list or string without looping it.
Is it necessary to assign a new variable i++
or other increment to increase a for
loop's range?
Is it necessary to assign a new variable i++
or other increment to increase a for
loop's range?
If a for
loop using range()
is provided from parameters of 1
to n
without an increment, what would be its default increment value, with n as a positive integer?
If a for
loop using range()
is provided from parameters of 1
to n
without an increment, what would be its default increment value, with n as a positive integer?
Flashcards
What is a Loop?
What is a Loop?
A control flow statement that allows code to be executed repeatedly.
What does a For loop do?
What does a For loop do?
Executes a block of code a number of times.
What does a While loop do?
What does a While loop do?
Executes a set of statements as long as a condition is true.
What is For loop used for?
What is For loop used for?
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What does for
keyword do?
What does for
keyword do?
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What does while
keyword do?
What does while
keyword do?
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What does For loop iterate?
What does For loop iterate?
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What does a range()
function do?
What does a range()
function do?
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What is default starting value?
What is default starting value?
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What to do to change the starting value?
What to do to change the starting value?
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What increments the sequence.
What increments the sequence.
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What does else
keyword do?
What does else
keyword do?
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If the loop breaks, the else
block will what happen?
If the loop breaks, the else
block will what happen?
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The inner loop must what happen?
The inner loop must what happen?
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What to put when errors happen?
What to put when errors happen?
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Study Notes
Learning Objectives
- Explain the Concept of Loop.
- Explain and use the Python For Loop.
Concept of Loop
- Allows the execution of a block of code multiple times.
- Loops repeat code with potentially different values each time.
- With a for loop you can execute a set of statements once for each item in a list, tuple, set, etc.
- The
range()
function can be used to loop through a set of code a specified number of times. - With a while loop, a set of statements can be executed as long as a condition remains true.
- Loops are useful when working with lists.
Types of Python Loops
for
loops iterate through a block of code a number of times.while
loops iterate through a block of code while a specified condition is true.
Python For Loop
- A for loop iterates over a sequence, such as a list, tuple, dictionary, set, or string.
- It functions more like an iterator method found in object-oriented programming languages.
- With the for loop, you can execute a set of statements, once for each item in a list, tuple, set, etc.
Syntax of the For Loop
- To execute statements for a specific number of times, the Python for loop can be used with the
range()
function.
The range() Function
- Loops through a set of code a specified number of times.
- It returns a sequence of numbers, starting from 0 by default and incrementing by 1 (by default), and ends at a specified number.
range(6)
produces values from 0 to 5, not 0 to 6.- The range() function defaults to 0 as a starting value for the sequence.
- It is possible to specify the starting value by adding a parameter: range(2, 6), which means values from 2 to 6 (not including 6).
- The range() function defaults to increment the sequence by 1.
- It is possible to specify the increment value by adding a third parameter: range(2, 30, 3).
Else in For Loop
- The
else
keyword specifies a block of code to be executed when the loop is finished. - The
else
block will not be executed if the loop is stopped by abreak
statement.
Using For loops
- Code can find the sum from 1 to 10 using a for loop
Examples of the Code to find the Factorial from 1 to 10 using a for loop
- Code can find the Factorial from 1 to 10 using a for loop
The Nested Loop
- A nested loop is a loop inside another loop.
- When a loop is nested inside another loop, the inner loop runs many times inside the outer loop.
- The inner loop must finish all of its iterations before the outer loop can continue to its next iteration.
Multiplication Table in Python Using Nested For Loop
- The code for printing a multiplication table using a nested loop consists of an outer for loop iterating through numbers 2 to 9 and an inner for loop iterating through numbers 1 to 9 for each value of i, printing the multiplication expression followed by a newline character.
Star Pyramid Code in Python
- Using nested for loops
The Pass Statement
- Cannot leave for loops empty.
- If there is a for loop with no content, use the pass statement to avoid getting an error.
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