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

Which programming languages contributed features to the development of Python?

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

What does Python's syntax derive from?

<p>C and ABC (A)</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. (C)</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. (A)</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. (A)</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. (A)</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. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Python handle variable typing?

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

What are some common application areas of Python?

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

Why is Python considered simple and easy to learn?

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

Which major companies use Python in their software development?

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

What is Jython?

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

Which version of Python introduced the concept of identifiers?

<p>Python 1.0V (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are valid Python identifiers?

<p>ca$h (A)</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. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many reserved words are there in Python?

<p>33 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are reserved words in Python?

<p>java2share (D)</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. (A)</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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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