Python Training - Basics

The following code is an example of which data type in Python:

x = [ 1, 2, 3]

• Array

• List

• Tuple

• Dictionary

Answer explanation

Lists are created using square brackets [].

The following code is an example of which Python data type:

x = {"a": 1, "b": 2}

• Array

• List

• Tuple

• Dictionary

Answer explanation

The curly braces {} give it away, this is an example of a Dictionary.

Spaces are not important in Python.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Spacing is very important in Python. Indenting code indicate blocks of code. The best practice is to indent using 4 spaces.

Which character is used to start a Python comment?

• #

• /

• !

• -

Answer explanation

Python was using hashtags before they were cool!

Which of the following are valid Python arithmetic operators?

• $

• **

• //

• %

Answer explanation

The supported arithmetic operators of Python are: +, -, , /, //, %, and ** .

Which of the following are valid Python comparison operators?

• >

• !=

• =

• <=

Answer explanation

A single = is the assigment operator. To compare equality, use two == .

Which of the following are valid types of loops in Python?

• do

• while

• do while

• for

Which of the following is NOT a valid conditional statment in Python?

• elif

• then

• if

• else

Answer explanation

Valid statements in Python conditionals include if, elif, and else.

The following is an example of a ________ string?

f"My name is {name} and my age is {age}."

• freedom

• flying

• formula

• formatted

Answer explanation

Formatted string literal to be exact or f-string for short.

Which of the following is not a basic Python data type?

• Integer

• Floating Point Number

• Char

• String

Answer explanation

Char is a C data type, but not a Python data type.