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What is the output of print(len('Python'))?
How can you access the last character of the string 'Python'?
What will be the result of y = 'Python'[2:5]?
What does the step argument in string slicing do?
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What will happen if you try to print 'Python'[1.5]?
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If length = len('Python'), what does y = 'Python'[length - 1] return?
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What would be the output of print('Python'[0:3])?
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When slicing a string, what happens if the stop index exceeds the string length?
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What programming approach does Python support?
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When was the first official version of Python released?
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Which of the following features was introduced in Python 2.0?
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Which statement accurately describes Python's syntax?
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What is one of the major advantages of Python?
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What programming language is considered a predecessor of Python?
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Which version of Python was specifically designed to rectify fundamental flaws in the language?
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In which year did Guido Van Rossum announce Python 2.0?
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What is a characteristic of Python as described in the introduction?
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Which of the following best describes Python's nature?
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What is the correct syntax for the addition operation in Python?
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What would be the value of c after executing c = a - b if a = 21 and b = 10?
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Which operator would be used to get the remainder of a division in Python?
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If p is 2 and q is 3, what is the result of r after executing r = p ** q?
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What will be the result of executing z = a // b if a = 21 and b = 10?
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Which of the following operations will return a float value in Python?
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Which operator is used for multiplying two operands in Python?
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The comparison operator checks the values and returns which of the following?
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What is the first step in installing Python on Windows?
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Which command is used to verify if Python is installed on Windows?
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What appears in the command prompt if pip is installed successfully?
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Which method is NOT mentioned for running a Python script?
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Which of the following is recommended for Windows OS users?
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When entering Interactive Mode, which command starts it in Command Prompt?
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What will happen if you type 'pip –V' in the command prompt without pip installed?
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Which Python version characteristic is important when selecting which version to install?
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What is the result of the expression 5 > 3 and 5 > 10?
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Which logical operator would correctly combine the statements x > 3 and x > 10 to check if either condition is true?
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What does the expression not(5 > 3 and 5 > 10) return?
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If a = 13 and b = 33, what is the value of a != b?
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Which operator checks if the left operand is greater than or equal to the right operand?
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How does the logical operator and evaluate when both operands are false?
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What is the main purpose of bitwise operators?
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Given the expression x = 5, what will print(x > 3 or x > 10) output?
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Study Notes
Python Introduction
- Python is a versatile programming language with a focus on simplicity and readability. It's designed for a wide range of applications, from web development to data science.
- Python is an open-source language, meaning its source code is freely available and can be modified and distributed.
- Python supports object-oriented programming (OOP), allowing developers to create reusable components and complex structures.
- Python is dynamically-typed, which means the data type of a variable is checked at runtime, providing flexibility but requiring attention to potential errors.
- Python's high-level data structures streamline data manipulation and analysis.
History of Python
- Guido van Rossum initiated the development of Python during the late 1980s at the National Research Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science in the Netherlands.
- Python's first public release (version 0.9.0) occurred in February 1991.
- Notable releases included Python 1.0 (1994), which introduced features like lambda functions, map, filter, and reduce, and Python 2.0 (2000), which added list comprehensions, improved garbage collection, and Unicode support.
- Python 3.0 (2008) aimed to address fundamental flaws in the language, introducing significant changes that required adjustments for older code bases.
Features and Advantages of Python
- Python prioritizes simplicity and readability with a syntax resembling everyday English, minimizing the use of semicolons and curly braces.
- Python's extensive standard library offers a wide range of built-in modules, reducing the need for external dependencies.
- Python's vibrant community contributes to robust support and a vast collection of third-party packages for various tasks.
- Python's cross-platform compatibility allows it to run on different operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) without major modifications.
Installation Process on Windows
- Step 1 - Choosing a Python Version: Select the version you need based on project requirements and compatibility.
- Step 2 - Downloading the Installer: Visit the official Python website (www.python.org) and download the executable installer for your chosen version.
- Step 3 - Running the Installer: Run the downloaded installer, following the on-screen instructions.
- Step 4 - Verifying Installation: Open the command prompt, type "python" and press Enter to verify that Python is installed. The installed version should be displayed.
- Step 5 - Verifying Pip Installation: Pip is a package management system for Python. To check if it's installed, enter "pip -V" in the command prompt; the output should confirm its presence.
Python Program Execution
- Interactive Mode: Code is executed line-by-line directly in the command prompt by typing "python" and entering code.
- Script Execution: Scripts are saved with a .py extension and then executed from the command prompt using "python <script_file_name>.py".
Running Python Scripts
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Interactive Mode:
- Open the command prompt on Windows.
- Type "python" and press Enter to open interactive mode.
- Enter code line-by-line, and it will be instantly executed.
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Script Execution:
- Write your code in a text editor and save it with a .py extension (e.g., "my_script.py").
- Open the command prompt and navigate to the directory where the script is saved.
- Type "python my_script.py" and press Enter to execute the script.
String Operations in Python
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Accessing Individual Characters:
- Square brackets are used to access individual characters based on their position, starting from zero.
- Example: language[0] refers to the first character, language[1] refers to the second, and so on.
- Positive indices count from the beginning, while negative indices count from the end (e.g., language[-1] refers to the last character).
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Finding the Length:
- The
len()function determines the number of characters within a string. - Example:
len(language)would return the length of the "language" string.
- The
String Slices
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Selecting a Segment:
- A string "slice" extracts a portion of the string using square brackets, providing a start index, a stop index (exclusive), and an optional step value.
- Format:
string[start:stop:step] - Example:
language[1:4]would extract characters from index 1 to index 3 (excluding index 4).
Arithmetic Operators
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Key Operations:
- Addition (+): Adds two operands.
- Subtraction (-): Subtracts one operand from another.
- Multiplication (*): Multiplies two operands.
- Division (/): Divides one operand by another, returning a floating-point result.
- Floor Division (//): Returns the largest integer less than or equal to the quotient.
- Modulus (%): Provides the remainder of a division operation.
- Exponentiation ():** Raises the first operand to the power of the second.
Comparison Operators
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Relationships:
- Used to compare two operands, returning either
TrueorFalsebased on their relationship. - Greater Than (>): True if the left operand is greater than the right.
- Less Than (<): True if the left operand is less than the right.
- Equal to (==): True if both operands are equal.
- Not Equal to (!=): True if the operands are not equal.
- Greater than or Equal to (>=): True if the left operand is greater than or equal to the right.
- Less than or Equal to (<=): True if the left operand is less than or equal to the right.
- Used to compare two operands, returning either
Logical Operators
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Combining Conditions:
- Used to combine multiple conditions, evaluating to
TrueorFalsebased on how the conditions are met. - Logical AND (and): True if both operands are True.
- Logical OR (or): True if at least one operand is True.
- Logical NOT (not): Reverses the boolean value of an operand.
- Used to combine multiple conditions, evaluating to
Bitwise Operators
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Operating on Bits:
- عمل على البتات في الأعداد الثنائية
- Bitwise AND (&): Performs the AND operation between corresponding bits of two operands.
- Bitwise OR (|): Performs the OR operation between corresponding bits of two operands.
- Bitwise XOR (^): Performs the XOR operation between corresponding bits of two operands.
- Bitwise NOT (~): Flips the bits of a single operand.
- Left Shift (<<): Shifts the bits of a number to the left, filling the vacated positions with zeros.
- Right Shift (>>): Shifts the bits of a number to the right, filling the vacated positions with either zeros (for unsigned integers) or the sign bit (for signed integers).
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This quiz covers the fundamental aspects of Python as a programming language, including its features, versatility, and historical background. Explore the evolution of Python from its inception in the late 1980s to its public release in the 1990s. Gain insights into its key characteristics that support a variety of applications.
