Python Language Fundamentals Introduction Quiz
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Who developed the Python programming language?

  • Bill Gates
  • Larry Page
  • Linus Torvalds
  • Guido Van Rossum (correct)

    • When was Python officially made available to the public?

  • 1993
  • 1989
  • 1995
  • 1991 (correct)

    • From which TV show was the name 'Python' selected for the programming language?

  • Saturday Night Live
  • Friends
  • The Complete Monty Python's Circus (correct)
  • The Big Bang Theory

    • Why is Python recommended as a first programming language for beginners?

    <p>It is a high-level language suitable for beginners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which programming languages contributed features to the development of Python?

    <p>C, C++, Perl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Python's syntax derive from?

    <p>C and ABC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of Python being a high-level programming language?

    <p>Python is considered programmer-friendly as it eliminates the need to concentrate on low-level activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Python considered platform independent?

    <p>PVM is responsible for converting Python programs into machine-understandable form for any platform.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sets Python apart from Java and C in terms of typing?

    <p>Python dynamically allocates variable types based on assigned values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature of Python allows support for both Procedure Oriented and Object Oriented programming?

    <p>Python supports both Procedure Oriented and Object Oriented features.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Python considered an interpreted language?

    <p>There is no need for explicit compilation in Python programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Python handle variable typing?

    <p>Variables are automatically allocated types based on assigned values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some common application areas of Python?

    <p>Developing desktop applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Python considered simple and easy to learn?

    <p>Reading Python code feels like reading English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of Python in terms of licensing?

    <p>It is freeware and open source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Python reduce the development cost of a project?

    <p>By allowing programs to be written with fewer lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major companies use Python in their software development?

    <p>Google and Microsoft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Jython?

    <p>A version of Python customized to work with Java applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why won't Python 3 provide backward compatibility to Python 2?

    <p>Python 2 programs are incapable of running on Python 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characters are allowed in Python identifiers?

    <p>Alphabet symbols (lower or upper case), digits (0-9), underscore symbol (_)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean if an identifier in Python starts with an underscore (_)?

    <p>It indicates the identifier is private</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which version of Python introduced the concept of identifiers?

    <p>Python 1.0V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an identifier in Python starts with a digit?

    <p>It is not allowed and will result in a syntax error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Python 3 differ from Python 2 in terms of backward compatibility?

    <p>Python 3 cannot run Python 2 programs without modifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are valid Python identifiers?

    <p>ca$h</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean if an identifier starts with two underscore symbols in Python?

    <p>It is a strongly private identifier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many reserved words are there in Python?

    <p>33</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are reserved words in Python?

    <p>java2share</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of identifier names that start and end with two underscore symbols in Python?

    <p>They signify language-defined special names.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it not recommended to use too lengthy identifiers in Python?

    <p>They are difficult to read and maintain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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