Python: Review

What date did Python first appear?

• September 24th 1993

• December 18th 1991

• March 22nd 1993

• February 20th 1991

Who was Python created by?

• Vincent Willem van Gogh

• Guido van Rossum

• Eddie Van Halen

• Gavin von Rossi

Which of the following options applies to Python?
(Mark all that apply)

• It's domestic to the U.S.
  (it can only be used in the U.S. and its territories)

• It's easy to learn

• It's a type of snake

• It's platform independent
  (it can run on various platforms)

Which of the following facts about Python are COMPLETELY FALSE ?
(Mark all that apply)

• Python is no longer developed nor maintained

• Python has a broad standard library (it has a lot of prewritten code for you to use)

• Python is Easy-to-read

• Python is common in beginners

What are some disadvantages or drawbacks of using Python?

• It's performance, since it tends to be slower than other programming languages

• How memory intensive it is, since it usually consumes a lot of RAM memory.

• It's complexity, since Python has lots of keywords, complex structure, and a ambiguous syntax, which makes it hard to learn.

• It's messiness, since Python code is less clearly defined and less organized than other programming languages like Java

With what does the coding process on the left start with?
(It's another name for the code you input into your computer)

• Source Code
• Binary Code
• Machine Code
• Assembly Code

What's the name of the program that directly executes source code (the yellow box)?

(a)  

What is the software tool or program that translates the source code inputted?

• Operating System

• Web Browser
• Compiler

• Word Processor

What does the compiler translate source code into in Python?

• High-level language

• Machine code
• Assembly language
• Bytecode

What is the name of the abstraction layer that interprets and executes Python bytecode?

• Interpreter

• PC (Personal Computer)

• Virtual Machine

• Search Engine