What does the or operator do in Python?

It returns True if at least one of the conditions is True.

Which of these is FALSE about arguments and parameters

Parameters and arguments are same.

What is a dictionary in Python?

A data structure that stores items in key-value pairs

What is a Boolean in Python?

A data type that represents True or False values.

What does .title() do to a string in Python?

Capitalizes the first letter of each word in the string.

What does the else block do in Python multiple conditionals?

It runs a block of code if all previous conditions are False.

What does the elif keyword do in Python?

checks if the previous conditions are false and then runs a new condition.

What will happen if multiple elif conditions are true?

Python will execute only the first elif block that is True.

Why do we use end=' ' in the print() statement?

To prevent a newline after the printed text.

What happens if the code inside a function is not indented properly in Python?

Python will throw an error because indentation is required

What is a runtime error?

Error that occurs while the program is running due to unexpected behavior

What is FALSE between a global variable and a local variable?

Both global and local variables can be used inside and outside a function.

What does the type() function do in Python?

Returns the data type of a variable.

What is a nested conditional statement in Python?

A conditional statement inside another conditional statement.

What is one benefit of using comments in code?

They make the code easier to understand and debug

What is a function in Python?

A collection of pre-written code that performs a task

What does the == operator do in Python?

Checks if two values are equal.

What does PEMDAS stand for?

Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction

What is the purpose of a unit test in Python?

To check if specific part of program (usually a function) works as expected

What is the role of the cls parameter in a class method?

It refers to the class itself, allowing access to class-level attributes.

What is the purpose of the try block in Python?

To test a block of code for errors before they occur.

What is the main advantage of using OOP in Python?

Breaks down complex problems into smaller, manageable pieces using classes.

What is the difference between == and = in Python?

== is used to compare values, while = is used to assign a value

What does the int() function do in Python?

It converts a string into an integer.

What does the not operator do in Python?

It inverts a boolean value (True becomes False, False becomes True).

What is the effect of the leading underscore (_) in the attributes _name and _house

It marks the attributes as private and should not be accessed directly.

What is the purpose of the print() function in Python?

To display a specified message on the screen

What does the % symbol do in Python?

Finds the remainder of a division (modulus)

What is the role of a compiler or interpreter in programming?

It turns source code into machine language that the computer understands

Which of the following lines of code correctly prompts the user to input their name?

name = input("Enter your name: ")

What does the "a" mode do in the open() function?

It appends new content to the file, preserving existing data.

What does the break keyword do in a loop?

It stops the loop and exits the loop immediately

What type of numbers do the float() function convert to?

Real numbers (numbers with decimal points)

Which of the following is NOT true about variable naming rules in Python?

Variable names can start with a number.

What does the else statement do in Python?

It runs a block of code if the if condition is false.

What does File I/O allow a program to do?

Take a file as input or create a file as output.

Why is Python in high demand?

It's used by major companies and supports diverse applications

What is a Syntax Error in Python?

Error that occurs due to a mistake in the code's structure or formatting.

What does the f in f"So, you're {age} years old." signify?

It allows variables to be inserted directly into the string.

What does the self keyword represent in a class method?

A reference to the current object or instance of the class

What is a data type in Python?

A type of container that holds specific kinds of information.

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1
What does the or operator do in Python?
It returns True if at least one of the conditions is True.
It always returns False.
It returns True only if both conditions are True.
It checks for equality between two values.
2
Which of these is FALSE about arguments and parameters
Parameters are like placeholders in the function definition
Arguments appear when the function is invoked.
Arguments are the actual value
Parameters and arguments are same.
3
What is a dictionary in Python?
A built-in function to sort lists
A data structure that stores items in a list
A data structure that stores items in key-value pairs
A data structure used for storing boolean values
4
What is a Boolean in Python?
A data type that represents numbers.
A data type that represents True or False values.
A data type that represents decimal numbers.
A data type that represents text.
5
What does .title() do to a string in Python?
Removes leading and trailing spaces.
Capitalizes only the first letter of the string.
Capitalizes the first letter of each word in the string.
Converts all characters to uppercase.
6
What does the else block do in Python multiple conditionals?
It runs a block of code if the if condition is True
It runs a block of code if all previous conditions are False.
It checks whether the previous conditions are True.
It runs a block of code if the elif condition is True.
7
What does the elif keyword do in Python?
It checks if the condition before it is true.
It creates a loop that runs multiple times.
checks if the previous conditions are false and then runs a new condition.
It runs a block of code when all other conditions are false.
8
What will happen if multiple elif conditions are true?
Python will execute the last elif block.
Python will throw an error.
Python will execute only the first elif block that is True.
Python will execute all the elif blocks that are True.
9
Why do we use end=' ' in the print() statement?
To clear the console screen.
To prevent a newline after the printed text.
To add a period at the end of the output.
To prevent the program from ending.
10
What happens if the code inside a function is not indented properly in Python?
The function will run without errors
Python will throw an error because indentation is required
The function will be skipped
The function will execute but with incorrect results
11
What is a runtime error?
Error that occurs while the program is running due to unexpected behavior
A pre-compiled error that stops the code from running.
An error in the syntax of your code.
An error that is only found during testing.
12
What is FALSE between a global variable and a local variable?
Both global and local variables can be used inside and outside a function.
A global variable can be used inside a function
A local variable cannot be used outside a function.
A global variable is created outside a function
13
What is the index of the first item in a list?
1
0
-1
It depends on the list.
14
What does the type() function do in Python?
Checks the length of a variable.
Returns the data type of a variable.
Converts data types into strings.
Changes the value of a variable.
15
What is a nested conditional statement in Python?
A conditional statement inside another conditional statement.
A statement that compares two conditions using a logical operator.
A conditional statement that checks if a condition is true multiple times.
A type of loop used to repeat a task.
16
What is one benefit of using comments in code?
They automatically fix errors in the code
They make the code easier to understand and debug
They convert Python code into machine language
They help the code execute faster
17
What is a function in Python?
A variable used to store numbers
A data structure used to store values
A loop that repeats an action
A collection of pre-written code that performs a task
18
What does the == operator do in Python?
Assigns a value to a variable.
Checks if two values are equal.
Checks if one value is greater than another.
Checks if one value is less than another.
19
What does PEMDAS stand for?
Programming Execution, Math, Division, Addition, Subtraction
Print, Execute, Multiply, Divide, Add, Subtract
Parentheses, Evaluation, Math, Divide, Average, Subtract
Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction
20
What is the purpose of a unit test in Python?
To execute the code.
To test the overall performance of the program.
To check if specific part of program (usually a function) works as expected
To compile the code.
21
What is the role of the cls parameter in a class method?
It refers to the specific instance of the class.
It defines the method for a specific instance of the class.
It refers to the class itself, allowing access to class-level attributes.
It is used to set the value of an instance attribute.
22
What is the purpose of the try block in Python?
To test a block of code for errors before they occur.
To allow code to run even if an error occurs.
To define a function that can handle multiple exceptions.
To handle errors after they occur.
23
What is the main advantage of using OOP in Python?
It allows you to only write one function in your program.
It makes your code shorter and faster to execute.
Breaks down complex problems into smaller, manageable pieces using classes.
It automatically creates the user interface for your program.
24
Which of the following is a comparison operator in Python?
>=
-
+
=
25
What is the difference between == and = in Python?
Both are used for assignment
== is used to compare values, while = is used to assign a value
== is used to assign a value, while = is used to compare values
There is no difference
26
Which character is used to write a comment in Python?
%
#
//
/
27
What does the int() function do in Python?
It converts an integer into a string.
It converts a string into an integer.
It is used for string formatting.
It performs mathematical operations on integers.
28
What does the not operator do in Python?
It compares two values.
It checks if a value is in a list.
It inverts a boolean value (True becomes False, False becomes True).
It checks if two conditions are equal.
29
What does i += 1 mean in Python?
Decrease i by 1.
Increase i by 1.
Set i to 1.
Check if i equals 1.
30
What is the effect of the leading underscore (_) in the attributes _name and _house
It marks the attributes as private and should not be accessed directly.
It forces the user to input these values when creating the object.
It indicates that the attributes can be modified directly by the user.
It makes the attributes public and accessible by anyone.
31
What is the purpose of the print() function in Python?
To display a specified message on the screen
To save a file
To perform calculations
To install Python libraries
32
What does the % symbol do in Python?
Represents a percentage
Performs division
Finds the remainder of a division (modulus)
Multiplies two numbers
33
Which of the following lines of code will display the message "Hello World!" on the screen?
echo("Hello World!")
output("Hello World!")
display("Hello World!")
print("Hello World!")
34
What is the role of a compiler or interpreter in programming?
It writes the program automatically
It designs the user interface
It creates hardware for the program to run
It turns source code into machine language that the computer understands
35
Which of the following lines of code correctly prompts the user to input their name?
name = input("Enter your name: ")
name = "Enter your name: "
name = input()
input("Enter your name")
36
What does the "a" mode do in the open() function?
It opens the file for reading only.
t overwrites the file, keeping only the new content.
It appends new content to the file, preserving existing data.
It reads data from the file but does not write to it.
37
How do you concatenate strings in Python?
Using the + symbol
Using the / symbol
Using the - symbol
Using the * symbol
38
What does the break keyword do in a loop?
It stops the loop and exits the loop immediately
It skips the current iteration and goes to the next one
It pauses the loop until a condition is met
It starts the loop over from the beginning
39
What is another name for the # character in Python?
Asterisk
Ampersand
Octothorpe or pound character
Slash
40
What type of numbers do the float() function convert to?
Integers
Real numbers (numbers with decimal points)
Booleans
Strings
41
Which of the following is NOT true about variable naming rules in Python?
Variable names can include underscores (_).
Variable names can only contain alphanumeric characters and underscores.
Variable names can start with a number.
Variable names cannot contain spaces.
42
Which function in the random module generates a random integer between two numbers?
random.randint()
random.choice()
random.random()
random.shuffle()
43
What does the else statement do in Python?
It executes code in a loop.
It skips a block of code.
It runs a block of code if the if condition is false.
It prints an error message.
44
Which of the following methods can be used to add multiple items at once to a list?
append()
extend()
insert()
pop()
45
What does File I/O allow a program to do?
Print information to the screen.
Store information only in memory.
Take a file as input or create a file as output.
Collect user input from a file.
46
Why is Python in high demand?
It's hard to learn and rare
It is a new language
It only works for small projects
It's used by major companies and supports diverse applications
47
What is a Syntax Error in Python?
An error that occurs when the program tries to divide by zero.
An error that occurs when you try to use a function that does not exist.
Error that occurs due to a mistake in the code's structure or formatting.
An error that occurs when you try to use an undefined variable.
48
What does the f in f"So, you're {age} years old." signify?
It allows variables to be inserted directly into the string.
It flags an error in the code.
It forces the variable to become a string.
It formats the text as uppercase.
49
What does the self keyword represent in a class method?
The class itself
A parameter passed to all methods
A global variable
A reference to the current object or instance of the class
50
What is the purpose of the def keyword in Python?
To define a function
To define a loop
To define a variable
To define a class
51
What is a data type in Python?
A tool to debug Python programs.
A type of container that holds specific kinds of information.
A category of syntax errors
A built-in function that prints values.
52
Which of these is a valid data type in Python?
All of the above
String
Boolean
Integer
53
What does the input() function do in Python?
Adds two numbers together.
Accepts input from the user.
Prints text to the console.
Ends a Python program.
54
What is the function of the continue keyword in a loop?
To repeat the current iteration of the loop
To stop the loop and exit
To start the loop over from the beginning
To skip the current iteration and continue with the next iteration
55
What does the raise keyword do in Python?
It ends the program.
It pauses the program.
It handles an exception.
It triggers an exception with a custom error message.
56
How do you print both the key and value in a dictionary?
for student, house in students:
for key, value in students:
for student, students[student] in students:
for student in students: print(student, students[student])
57
What does the = operator do in Python?
It multiplies two numbers.
It creates a comment in the code.
It assigns the value on the right to the variable on the left.
It checks for equality between two variables.
58
What is the role of parentheses in a function call?
They allow you to pass arguments to the function
They define the function
They indicate the return value
They store the result of the function
59
What is the purpose of using f before a string like this: f"hello, {name}"?
It tells Python to add extra spaces.
It formats the string and allows variable substitution inside the string.
It makes the string bold.
It creates a formatted number.
60
What happens if you put a # at the beginning of a line in Python?
The line becomes a comment and is ignored by the Python interpreter
It makes the line bold when printed
The program stops running
It causes a syntax error
61
What is computer programming?
Typing random words on a keyboard
Designing hardware for computers
Using computers to play games
Writing instructions for computers to perform tasks
62
What does the function len(students) return in Python?
The name of the first student in the list
A random student from the list
The last student in the list
The total number of students in the list
63
Which type of error is most likely to occur when expecting numeric input but the user enters text?
ValueError
SyntaxError
Runtime error
TypeError
64
What is the purpose of nested loops?
To terminate the loop early.
To create an infinite loop.
To iterate through a single dataset multiple times.
To iterate through multiple datasets at once.
65
What is the correct way to convert user input into integers in Python?
int(input("What's x? "))
input("What's x? ").cast()
input("What's x? ").toInt()
int("What's x? ")
66
What will happen if you use the append method on a list?
It removes the last item from the list.
It adds a new item at the beginning of the list.
It adds a new item at the end of the list.
It replaces the last item in the list.
67
Why is Python considered beginner-friendly?
It is the oldest programming language
It has only one use case
It uses complex syntax
It has simple English-like syntax
68
What does the open() function do in Python?
It opens a file for reading and writing.
It opens a file for appending and automatically closes it.
It creates a new file automatically.
It opens a file for writing only.
69
What is the purpose of the return statement in a function?
To print the function's output
To create new variables
To pass data back to the caller of the function
To stop the function
70
What is the main advantage of inheritance in Python?
It allows you to reuse code and create subclasses with common features.
It allows you to create multiple parent classes for a single child class.
It removes the need to define any methods in the child class.
It allows you to modify the parent class's methods directly.
71
What is the purpose of importing a library in Python?
It automatically fixes errors in your code.
It helps you generate random numbers.
It allows you to write your own functions.
It allows you to use pre-written code and functions in your program.
72
Which of the following functions is used to calculate the average of a set of numbers in Python's statistics library?
variance()
mean()
median()
mode()
73
What is input validation in programming?
Ensuring the user enters appropriate and expected data
Ensuring the program outputs results correctly
Storing user data for future use
Displaying results to the user
74
What does the += operator do in Python?
It assigns a new value to a variable.
It increases the value of a variable by a specified amount.
It assigns a constant value to a variable.
It checks if two values are equal.
75
What is the purpose of passing parameters to a function?
To provide data that the function will use in its operation
To modify the function’s name
To change the function’s return type
To make the function optional
76
What is the benefit of using a tuple over a list for storing values?
Tuples can store only strings, while lists can store other data types.
Tuples help protect the integrity of the data by being immutable.
Tuples use more memory than lists.
Tuples are mutable, so they can be changed later.
77
What does the and operator do in Python?
It checks if both values are equal.
It returns True if at least one condition is True.
It returns True only if both conditions are True.
It checks if two values are different.
78
What does the if statement do in Python?
It defines a new function.
It executes a block of code regardless of any condition.
It repeats a block of code a certain number of times.
It executes a block of code only if a specific condition is true.
79
What is the primary purpose of a @classmethod in Python?
It allows a method to modify the attributes of an instance.
It is used to initialize class instances.
It allows a method to access private class attributes.
Allows a method to be called on class itself, not on the class instance.
80
Which of the following code snippets will correctly remove whitespace from the user's input in Python?
name = name.strip()
name = name.trim()
name = name.clean()
name = name.remove_whitespace()
81
Which operator checks if two values are not equal?
>=
==
!=
<
82
Which of the following is a correct way to define a function in Python?
def function_name {}
def function_name()
function def name()
function() def name
83
What does the with statement do in Python?
Allows you to open a file and ensures it is automatically closed when done
It automatically appends data to a file without opening it.
It allows for reading and writing files but does not handle closing them.
It opens a file for writing only.
84
Why can’t a variable name start with a number in Python?
Python reserves numbers for calculations only.
It will cause a syntax error.
Variable names can start with numbers.
Numbers in variable names are considered operators.
85
What is a comment in Python?
A line of text ignored by Python, used to explain the code
A command to execute specific instructions
A type of error message
A function to display output
86
In the code, what is the function __init__ used for?
It is used to initialize the object with default values.
It is the constructor that initializes an object with specific attributes.
It is used to define class attributes.
It is used to define methods inside a class.
87
Which data structure provides key-value pairs in Python?
Tuple
Set
Dictionary
List
88
What is the purpose of a loop in programming?
To run code conditionally
To execute code once
To define a function
To repeat code multiple times
89
Why does the # inside a string (e.g., print("Hi # there.")) not act as a comment?
Because Python ignores all strings
Because it's treated as part of the string text
Because it's a syntax error
Because the # must be at the start of the line
90
What is Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?
Organizing code using objects and classes to model real-world concepts
A programming style that only uses functions and loops.
A technique used to write complex programs quickly without planning.
A programming paradigm focused on writing code step-by-step.
91
What is the term for changing the type of a variable in Python (e.g., from string to integer)?
Converting
Changing type
Transforming
Casting
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What does the super() function do in Python?
Calls a method from the parent class, allowing the child class to reuse it.
It overrides the parent class's methods in the child class.
It is used to create a new instance of a class.
It overrides the parent class's methods in the child class.

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