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What characteristic of set items distinguishes them from other sequence types?
What characteristic of set items distinguishes them from other sequence types?
Which operation can you perform on a set after it has been created?
Which operation can you perform on a set after it has been created?
Which of the following is a correct statement about sets?
Which of the following is a correct statement about sets?
Which of the following sequences is considered a mutable type?
Which of the following sequences is considered a mutable type?
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For the list lst = [4, 2, 9, 1], what is the result of lst.insert(2, 3)?
For the list lst = [4, 2, 9, 1], what is the result of lst.insert(2, 3)?
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Which of the following correctly describes the notation for a tuple with one element?
Which of the following correctly describes the notation for a tuple with one element?
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Which operation can be performed on sequences?
Which operation can be performed on sequences?
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Which of the following statements about duplicates in sets is correct?
Which of the following statements about duplicates in sets is correct?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding lists in Python?
Which of the following statements is true regarding lists in Python?
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What is the output of the following code: colors = ['red', 'blue', 'green']; print(colors[2])?
What is the output of the following code: colors = ['red', 'blue', 'green']; print(colors[2])?
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What method would you use to add a single element to the end of a list?
What method would you use to add a single element to the end of a list?
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What happens if you try to access an index that is out of bounds in a list?
What happens if you try to access an index that is out of bounds in a list?
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Which of these methods would throw a ValueError if the element is not present in the list?
Which of these methods would throw a ValueError if the element is not present in the list?
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What does the list.extend(list2) method do?
What does the list.extend(list2) method do?
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What will be the result of using the method list.sort() on a list?
What will be the result of using the method list.sort() on a list?
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Given the list lst = [1, 2, 3], what will lst[0:2] return?
Given the list lst = [1, 2, 3], what will lst[0:2] return?
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What is the range of index values for a list containing 10 elements?
What is the range of index values for a list containing 10 elements?
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Which operation is NOT commonly performed on a list?
Which operation is NOT commonly performed on a list?
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What will happen when you try to insert the value 50 at index 2 in the list [10, 20, 30, 40]?
What will happen when you try to insert the value 50 at index 2 in the list [10, 20, 30, 40]?
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Which characteristic is true for tuples in Python?
Which characteristic is true for tuples in Python?
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What symbol is used to denote a tuple in Python?
What symbol is used to denote a tuple in Python?
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How is an empty tuple represented in Python?
How is an empty tuple represented in Python?
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What will be the effect of trying to change an item in a tuple?
What will be the effect of trying to change an item in a tuple?
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Which statement about sets in Python is correct?
Which statement about sets in Python is correct?
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Study Notes
List Modification Operations
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list.reverse()reverses the order of elements in the list in place; it does not return a new list. -
list.pop(index)removes and returns the element at the specified index; if no index is given, it returns the last element (opposite ofappend()).
Indexing in Lists
- For a list containing 10 elements, valid index values range from 0 to 9.
- Negative indexing allows access to elements from the end of the list (e.g.,
-1refers to the last element).
Tuples
- A tuple is an immutable data structure, meaning once created, its content cannot be changed.
- Denoted by parentheses
( )instead of square brackets[ ]. - Tuples can have duplicate values and are ordered with a defined index for each item.
- A single-element tuple requires a trailing comma (e.g.,
(6,)).
Characteristics of Sets
- Sets are collections that are unordered, unchangeable, and do not allow duplicate values.
- Elements cannot be accessed by index, and their order is not fixed.
- Once created, items cannot be modified directly; new items can be added or existing items removed.
Python Collections Overview
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List: Ordered, changeable, allows duplicates. Syntax involves square brackets
[ ]. -
Tuple: Ordered, unchangeable, allows duplicates. Defined using parentheses
( ). -
Set: Unordered, unindexed, no duplicates. Syntax uses curly braces
{ }. -
Dictionary: Unordered, changeable, indexed, no duplicates. Defined with key-value pairs
{key: value}.
Common List Methods
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append(elem)adds an element to the end of the list. -
insert(index, elem)inserts an element at a specific index. -
extend(list2)adds all elements from another list to the end of the current list. -
index(elem)searches for an element and returns its index; raises ValueError if not found. -
remove(elem)deletes the first occurrence of an element; raises ValueError if not present. -
sort()sorts the list in place.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Highlights
- Question on Index Values: The answer regarding index range for a 10-element list is 0–9.
- Question on Common Operations: Interleaving is not a typical list operation.
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Question on Tuple Definition: A tuple with one element must have a comma, e.g.,
(6,).
Conclusion
- Understanding the differences between lists, tuples, and sets is crucial for effective data structure management in Python.
- Knowing the available methods and their functionalities allows for efficient manipulation of lists.
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Test your understanding of list modification operations, indexing, tuples, and sets in Python. This quiz will cover essential concepts such as list reversal, popping elements, and characteristics of tuples and sets. Get ready to enhance your Python programming skills!
