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What does the sys module in Python provide?
What does the sys module in Python provide?
- Functions and variables to manipulate databases
- Functions and variables to manipulate the Python runtime environment (correct)
- Functions and variables to manipulate web servers
- Functions and variables to manipulate the operating system
How is the sys module imported in Python?
How is the sys module imported in Python?
- from sys import *
- use sys.module
- import sys (correct)
- require sys
What does sys.version return?
What does sys.version return?
- Operating system version
- Numeric version of Python
- Version of the sys module
- String containing the version of Python Interpreter with additional information (correct)
What are command-line arguments in Python?
What are command-line arguments in Python?
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Is the sys module packaged with Python?
Is the sys module packaged with Python?
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Study Notes
The sys Module in Python
- Provides access to some variables and functions used or maintained by the interpreter and to functions that interact strongly with the interpreter.
Importing the sys Module
- Imported using the
import sysstatement.
sys.version
- Returns a string containing the version number of the Python interpreter.
Command-Line Arguments in Python
- Arguments passed to a Python script when it is invoked from the command line.
- Can be accessed through
sys.argv, a list in the sys module.
Packaging of the sys Module
- The sys module is packaged with Python, meaning it is available for use without needing to be installed separately.
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