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What is the purpose of lists in Python?

Lists are used to store multiple items in a single variable.

What are the four built-in data types in Python used to store collections of data?

The four built-in data types are List, Tuple, Set, and Dictionary.

How are lists created in Python?

Lists are created using square brackets, e.g. thislist = ["apple", "banana", "cherry"]

What characteristics do list items have in Python?

List items are ordered, changeable, and allow duplicate values. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean that lists are ordered in Python?

It means that the items have a defined order that will not change. Signup and view all the answers

How can you determine the number of items in a list?

To determine how many items a list has, use the len() function. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of negative indexing in lists?

Negative indexing means start from the end - -1 refers to the last item, -2 refers to the second last item etc. Signup and view all the answers

How can you check if a specific item exists in a list?

To determine if a specified item is present in a list use the in keyword. Signup and view all the answers

How can you change the value of a specific item in a list?

To change the value of a specific item, refer to the index number of that item. Signup and view all the answers

Can a Python list contain items of different data types? Give an example.

Yes, a list can contain different data types. Example: list1 = ['abc', 34, True, 40, 'male'] Signup and view all the answers

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