Python Object-Oriented Programming Basics
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What is the purpose of using scripting languages as an intermediary between programs?

  • To allocate memory on demand
  • To define variable types at compile time
  • To increase the functionality of the scripting language (correct)
  • To prevent type mismatches in variables

    • What is the key advantage of dynamic typing in scripting languages?

  • Interpreting variable types at runtime (correct)
  • Defining variable types at compile time
  • Avoiding segmentation faults
  • Preventing memory management issues

    • What is a potential drawback of dynamic typing in scripting languages?

  • Can lead to type mismatches when assigning unexpected types (correct)
  • Prevents type mismatches in variables
  • Fixes variable name misspellings
  • Easier memory management

    • How does automatic memory management in scripting languages control memory allocation?

    <p>Removes unused memory segments regularly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do scripting languages benefit from adopting object-oriented structures?

    <p>Enhancing code organization and reusability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of extending in scripting languages?

    <p>Bind existing programs to increase functionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using indentation in Python instead of curly braces ({ })?

    <p>To indicate the beginning and end of a code block</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Python feature allows for creating a class that can be the product of multiple parent classes?

    <p>Multiple Inheritance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Python, what is the primary purpose of using a backslash () at the end of a line?

    <p>To escape characters like newlines in strings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which data structure in Python allows for storing unordered collections of objects identified by keys?

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

    What is the main difference between tuples and lists in Python?

    <p>Tuples have fixed lengths, while lists can grow and shrink.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the range() function return in Python?

    <p>A dynamically created list of incrementing integers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are comparisons made in Python?

    <p>== operator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Python, what is the difference between mutable and immutable data types?

    <p>Mutable data types can be changed, while immutable data types cannot be changed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'end=""' parameter do in the print() function?

    <p>Specifies the character to end the print statement with</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are methods different from functions in Python?

    <p>Methods include 'self' as the first argument and are defined within class scope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a mutable object is passed as an argument in Python?

    <p>It is passed by reference</p> Signup and view all the answers

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