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Python Programming: General Purpose vs Scripting Language

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Python Programming: General Purpose vs Scripting Language

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What role is Python often applied in?

Scripting (correct)

Mobile app development

Web development

Data analysis

How is Python generally executed?

Interpreted, with source code compiled first (correct)

Transpiled to JavaScript

Converted into assembly language before execution

Compiled directly to machine code

What is a script in programming?

A high-level programming language

A low-level programming language

An operating system utility

A sequence of instructions for a computer (correct)

Who is the creator of Python inspired by, leading to the name 'Python'?

The TV show 'Monty Python’s Flying Circus' Signup and view all the answers

What was Guido van Rossum's motivation for creating Python?

To speed up the development of system administration utilities Signup and view all the answers

Why did Guido van Rossum feel the development of system administration utilities in C was taking too long?

C was not suitable for system administration tasks Signup and view all the answers

What key aspect of Python allows it to be used by companies like Google, Intel, and Cisco?

Object-oriented structure Signup and view all the answers

Which programming language is YouTube's video sharing service largely written in?

Python Signup and view all the answers

What is the traditional Python runtime execution model?

Source code is translated to byte code then interpreted by the Python Virtual Machine Signup and view all the answers

Which file extension is used for compiled Python code?

.pyc Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between tuples and lists in Python?

Tuples use square brackets to define their elements Signup and view all the answers

Which Python data type allows items of different types in a single collection?

List Signup and view all the answers