Python Turtle Graphics Chapter 3 Flashcards

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What is an attribute?

A condition that causes a loop to stop

A surface within a window where drawing takes place

Some state or value that belongs to a particular object (correct)

A function that is attached to an object

What is a canvas in Python Turtle graphics?

A surface within a window where drawing takes place.

What does 'control flow' refer to?

Flow of execution in a program.

What is a for loop?

A statement in Python for convenient repetition of statements. Signup and view all the answers

What is an instance in programming?

An object that belongs to a class. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to invoke a method?

To activate the method by putting parentheses after the method name. Signup and view all the answers

What is iteration?

A basic building block for algorithms that allows steps to be repeated. Signup and view all the answers

What is the loop body?

Any number of statements nested inside a loop. Signup and view all the answers

What is a loop variable?

A variable used as part of a for loop, assigned different values on each iteration. Signup and view all the answers

What is a method in programming?

A function that is attached to an object. Signup and view all the answers

What is a module in Python?

A file containing Python definitions and statements for use in other programs. Signup and view all the answers

What is an object?

A 'thing' to which a variable can refer, such as a window or a turtle. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the range function in Python?

To generate sequences of integers for loops. Signup and view all the answers

What does sequential refer to in programming?

The default behavior of a program, processing step by step. Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of an object?

The collection of attribute values that a specific data object maintains. Signup and view all the answers

What is a terminating condition in a loop?

A condition that causes a loop to stop repeating its body. Signup and view all the answers

What is a turtle in Python Turtle graphics?

A data object used to create pictures. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Terms and Definitions in Python Turtle Graphics

Attribute: Represents a specific state or value belonging to an object, such as color in the case of a turtle (e.g., tess has a color).
Canvas: The area within a window designated for drawing, where graphical operations occur.
Control Flow: Refers to the order in which individual statements, instructions, or function calls are executed in a program.
For Loop: A control flow statement that enables repeated execution of code blocks efficiently.
Instance: An individual object created from a class, exemplified by different turtles like tess and alex originating from the Turtle class.
Invoke: The action of activating an object's method by adding parentheses after the method name, for instance, calling wn.exitonclick() activates the exitonclick method.
Iteration: The process of repeating steps in algorithms, commonly referred to as looping, serving as a foundational component in programming.
Loop Body: The group of statements that reside inside a loop, indicated by indentation, which constitutes the actions taken during each iteration.
Loop Variable: A variable that takes on different values during each iteration of a for loop, playing a role in the terminating condition of the loop.
Method: A function associated with an object that produces a response upon activation. For example, tess.forward(100) utilizes the forward method.
Module: A separate file containing Python code (definitions and statements) that is importable into other programs, allowing for code reuse and organization.
Object: A fundamental element in programming which a variable can reference, such as a turtle or a screen window.
Range: A built-in Python function for creating sequences of integers, particularly beneficial in executing a set number of iterations in for loops.
Sequential: The standard method of executing a program, where instructions are processed one after the other consistently.
State: The combined set of attribute values that a specific object holds at any point in time.
Terminating Condition: The specific criterion that determines when a loop should cease its repetitions. In for loops, this is often linked to the exhaustion of available elements for the loop variable.
Turtle: A specialized data object utilized in creating graphical representations, commonly known as turtle graphics, allowing for visual drawing through programmable commands.

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