Questions and Answers
What is a function in programming?
What will a function return if there is no return statement?
Which of the following is a built-in function in Python?
What type of data does the float data type represent?
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Which of the following is an example of a dictionary in Python?
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How do you define a user-defined function in Python?
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What is the local scope of a variable?
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Which function can be used to check the data type of a variable?
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Which of the following correctly describes a tuple in Python?
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How can you convert a string to an integer in Python?
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Study Notes
Functions
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Definition: A function is a block of code that performs a specific task and can be reused.
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Syntax:
def function_name(parameters): # code block return value -
Parameters:
- Input values for the function.
- Can be optional (default values) or required.
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Return Statement:
- Returns a value from the function to the caller.
- If no return statement is provided, the function returns
None.
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Types of Functions:
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Built-in Functions: Predefined functions (e.g.,
print(),len(),type()). - User-defined Functions: Created by users to perform specific tasks.
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Lambda Functions: Anonymous functions defined with the
lambdakeyword for short operations.
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Built-in Functions: Predefined functions (e.g.,
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Scope:
- Local Scope: Variables defined inside a function.
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Global Scope: Variables defined outside of all functions, accessible within functions using the
globalkeyword.
Data Types
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Basic Data Types:
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Integer (
int): Whole numbers (e.g.,5,-3). -
Float (
float): Decimal numbers (e.g.,3.14,-0.001). -
String (
str): Sequence of characters (e.g.,"Hello, World!"). -
Boolean (
bool): RepresentsTrueorFalse.
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Integer (
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Data Structures:
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List: Ordered, mutable collection (e.g.,
[1, 2, 3]). -
Tuple: Ordered, immutable collection (e.g.,
(1, 2, 3)). -
Set: Unordered collection of unique elements (e.g.,
{1, 2, 3}). -
Dictionary (
dict): Collection of key-value pairs (e.g.,{"key": "value"}).
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List: Ordered, mutable collection (e.g.,
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Type Conversion:
- Convert between types using functions like
int(),float(),str(), etc.
- Convert between types using functions like
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Type Checking:
- Use
type()to check the data type of a variable. - Use
isinstance()to check if a variable belongs to a specific type.
- Use
Functions
- A function is a reusable block of code designed to perform specific tasks.
- Function syntax in Python follows the format:
def function_name(parameters): # code block return value - Functions can have parameters, which can either be mandatory or have default values.
- The return statement in a function sends a value back to the caller; lacking a return statement results in returning
None. - Types of functions include:
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Built-in Functions: Predefined functionalities such as
print(),len(), andtype(). - User-defined Functions: Functions created by users for specific tasks.
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Lambda Functions: Short, anonymous functions created with the
lambdakeyword for quick operations.
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Built-in Functions: Predefined functionalities such as
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Scope refers to variable accessibility:
- Local Scope: Variables defined within a function, restricted to that function's context.
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Global Scope: Variables defined outside functions, accessible inside functions with the
globalkeyword.
Data Types
- Basic data types in Python include:
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Integer (
int): Represents whole numbers like5or-3. -
Float (
float): Represents decimal numbers like3.14or-0.001. -
String (
str): A sequence of characters, e.g.,"Hello, World!". -
Boolean (
bool): Represents two values,TrueorFalse.
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Integer (
- Common data structures include:
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List: An ordered and mutable collection of elements, e.g.,
[1, 2, 3]. -
Tuple: An ordered and immutable collection, e.g.,
(1, 2, 3). -
Set: An unordered collection of unique elements, e.g.,
{1, 2, 3}. -
Dictionary (
dict): A collection of key-value pairs, e.g.,{"key": "value"}.
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List: An ordered and mutable collection of elements, e.g.,
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Type Conversion: Transform data types using functions like
int(),float(), andstr(). -
Type Checking:
- Use
type()to determine a variable's data type. - Use
isinstance()to check if a variable is a specific type.
- Use
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Test your knowledge on Python functions and data types. This quiz covers definitions, syntax, types of functions, and variable scope. Prepare to explore both built-in and user-defined functions in Python!
