Python Key Terms Quiz

What is a variable in Python?

• A variable in Python is a container that stores data.

• A variable in Python is a function that performs a specific task.

• A variable in Python is a keyword that defines a specific action.

• A variable in Python is a name that refers to a value.

Which of the following is a valid data type in Python? a) Integer b) String c) Boolean d) All of the above

• d) All of the above.

• a) Float

• c) Tuple

• b) List

What is the result of the following expression: 5 + 3?

• 8

• 2

• 10

• 7

What is the purpose of a function in Python?

• To encapsulate a set of instructions or code into a reusable block.

• To execute a specific task once

• To store data in a variable

• To create a loop in the code

What is the output of the following code snippet? x = 5 y = 2 print(x % y)

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4

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

• The len() function in Python is used to remove duplicate elements from a set.

• The purpose of the len() function in Python is to determine the length or number of elements in an object.

• The len() function in Python is used to calculate the sum of all elements in a list.

• The len() function in Python is used to convert a string to lowercase.

Which of the following is a correct way to access the first element of a list in Python? a) list[0] b) list[1] c) list[-1] d) list[-2]

• c) list[-1]

• a) list[0]

• b) list[1]

• d) list[-2]

The result of the following expression: 2 * 3 + 4 is 10.

• True

• False

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

• To remove an element from a list.

• To check if an element is in a list.

• To add an element to the end of a list.

• To insert an element at the beginning of a list.

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

• To remove an element from a list.

• To check if an element is in a list.

• To add an element to the end of a list.

• To insert an element at the beginning of a list.