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Which statement about Python variables is TRUE?
Which statement about Python variables is TRUE?
- Variables in Python do not store values.
- Variables must be declared with a type before using them.
- Variables are created when they are first mentioned in the code. (correct)
- Variables in Python are statically typed.
What is a Python variable?
What is a Python variable?
- A representation of an object's class.
- A function that defines a type.
- A name given to a memory location that stores values. (correct)
- An immutable data structure.
Which of the following best describes the nature of Python variables?
Which of the following best describes the nature of Python variables?
- Python variables can be reassigned multiple times.
- Python variables are statically typed and must be declared before use.
- Variables in Python do not need to be declared before use. (correct)
- Python variables can only hold numerical values.
What happens when an object is assigned to a Python variable?
What happens when an object is assigned to a Python variable?
How would you define a Python variable?
How would you define a Python variable?
Flashcards
Python Variables
Python Variables
Names that represent memory locations holding values in Python.
Variable Creation
Variable Creation
Variables are created when a value is assigned.
Variable Assignment
Variable Assignment
Linking a name to a memory location containing a value.
Object Assignment
Object Assignment
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Python Variable Declaration
Python Variable Declaration
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Study Notes
Python Variables Overview
- A Python variable is a symbolic name that references an object in memory.
- Variables can store different types of data, including numbers, strings, lists, and more.
- Python uses dynamic typing, meaning the type of a variable is determined at runtime and can change during program execution.
Nature of Python Variables
- Variables in Python do not hold the actual data; they point to objects that contain the data.
- When a variable is created, it is linked to the object but does not allocate memory directly for the data itself.
- The same variable can reference different objects at different times due to Python’s dynamic nature.
Variable Assignment and Object Behavior
- When an object is assigned to a variable, a reference to that object is created instead of copying the actual object.
- If multiple variables reference the same object, changing the object through one variable will affect all references.
- Reassignment of a variable to a new object updates the reference, redirecting to the new object while the old one remains unchanged until no references are left (may lead to garbage collection).
Defining Python Variables
- A variable is defined by simply assigning a value to a name using the assignment operator '='.
- Names of variables must follow certain rules: they can include letters, numbers, and underscores, but cannot start with a number and cannot be a reserved keyword.
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Test your knowledge on Python variables with this quiz! Learn about how variables work in Python and how they are not statically typed. Explore the concept of creating and defining variables in Python.
