Comments & Naming Functions

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for comments in code to be ignored by the computer?

• Because they help the computer run faster

• Because they provide information for programmers, not the computer

• Because they are used to store data

• Because they are required for the code to work

Multiple Select

Select all the ways that writing comments in your code benefit both you and other programmers?

• I can leave myself notes about the code I am writing

• Other coders will see my comments and understand how my code works and add to it or help me fix it

• I can keep track of the changes I need to make or information I need to add

Multiple Choice

Which syntax is used for writing an in-line comment in Python?

• # comment here

• // comment here

• /* comment here */

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: Variable names in Python should only contain

letters.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a basic guideline for naming variables in Python?

• Use descriptive names

• Use uppercase letters

• Underscores take the place of spaces

• Cannot start with a number

Multiple Select

Select all the correct examples of better names for functions or variables based on the guidelines provided.

• make_a_dash

• radius

• three_circles

• 3_circles