Random Numbers and List Manipulation
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What should the variable myCollectionNameSingular store?

  • The length of the collection name
  • The singular form of the collection name (correct)
  • A list containing strings representing items in the collection
  • The plural form of the collection name

How many steps are involved in creating a list of items in the collection?

  • 4
  • 3 (correct)
  • 5
  • 2

What function is used to count the number of items in the list myCollection?

  • count()
  • sum()
  • length()
  • len() (correct)

What does Part C instruct you to do first?

<p>Print a blank line (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which variable is used to dynamically display each item in the collection on a separate line?

<p>myCollection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Python programming is emphasized in the provided text?

<p>List manipulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the random.random() function in Python?

<p>Generating a pseudorandom number with a uniform distribution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which generator does the random.random() function in Python use?

<p>Mersenne Twister (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When using the random.randint() function in Python, what type of numbers does it generate?

<p>Random integers within a specified range (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of values that the random.random() function can produce in Python?

<p>Between 0.0 (inclusive) and 1.0 (exclusive) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function should you use if you want to generate random integers within a specific range in Python?

<p>random.randint() (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Python, which module should be imported to use the random functions?

<p>random (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between random numbers and pseudorandom numbers?

<p>Random numbers are truly random while pseudorandom numbers appear random. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a pseudorandom number generator (PRNG) known for?

<p>Generating numbers that seem random but are actually predictable. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of computers, why do pseudorandom numbers require more effort than random numbers?

<p>Pseudorandom number generation involves complex algorithms. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does a seed value play in generating pseudorandom numbers?

<p>It initializes the algorithm used to generate the pseudorandom numbers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the nature of pseudorandom numbers?

<p>They are predictable but appear random. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do computers generate pseudorandom numbers compared to humans?

<p>Computers use a seed value and an algorithm to generate predictable yet looking random numbers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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