Rounding Floating-Point Numbers in Python

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Which data type in Python represents values that are whole numbers?

String

Integer (correct)

Floating-point

Boolean

What error message is likely to be displayed if a string literal is missing its final single quote?

TypeError: Incomplete string

NameError: Undefined string

SyntaxError: EOL while scanning string literal (correct)

ValueError: Missing closing quote

Which mathematical operator in Python can be used for both multiplication and string replication?

/ (Division)

* (Multiplication) (correct)

- (Subtraction)

+ (Addition)

What does the + operator do when applied to two string values in Python?

It concatenates the strings Signup and view all the answers

When evaluating expressions in Python, which operator takes precedence over all others?

** (Exponentiation) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe combining values with operators where the result is always a single value?

Expression Signup and view all the answers

What does commenting out code mean?

Using comments to temporarily disable code Signup and view all the answers

How does Python treat a blank line after a comment?

Ignores it Signup and view all the answers

What does the print() function do in Python?

Displays text on the screen Signup and view all the answers

What are the quotes around a string value used for in Python's print() function?

Mark the beginning and end of the string Signup and view all the answers

What does an argument refer to in a function call?

The value passed to the function Signup and view all the answers

What does the input() function do in Python?

Waits for user input from the keyboard Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the int() function in this context?

To convert the string returned from input() to an integer Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to add 1 to the value obtained from int(myAge)?

To get the correct age value after adding a year Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression str(int(myAge) + 1) evaluate to?

A string value Signup and view all the answers

Why is it mentioned that an integer can be equal to a floating point?

To explain type equivalence in Python Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply by mentioning 'rounding a floating-point number up'?

Rounding to the nearest whole number above Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to use str() function for printing?

To convert numbers to strings for concatenation Signup and view all the answers

What is a parameter in the context of defining functions in Python?

A variable that stores an argument when a function is called Signup and view all the answers

What does the sep keyword argument in the print() function do?

Replace the default separator with a specified string Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the value stored in a parameter when a function returns?

It is forgotten Signup and view all the answers

In Python, where do global variables exist?

Outside all functions, in the global scope Signup and view all the answers

What is a return statement in Python used for?

Specifying the return value of a function Signup and view all the answers

What happens to local variables when a function ends?

They are destroyed and their values are forgotten Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the variable that an argument is stored in when a function is called?

Parameter Signup and view all the answers

How many global scopes are there in a Python program?

One, created at the start of the program and destroyed at the end Signup and view all the answers

Can code in the global scope access local variables?

No, they can only access other global variables Signup and view all the answers

What is the value that a function call evaluates to referred to as?

Return value Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for a variable existing in a local scope?

Local variable Signup and view all the answers

What should a return statement consist of in Python?

The return keyword and the value or expression the function should return Signup and view all the answers