56. Programming 2 : Random Number Generation

What is the first step in generating random numbers in a Python program?

• Writing a loop

• Importing the random library

• Using an if statement

• Declaring variables

What range of numbers does the example Python code generate for simulating a dice roll?

• 0 to 5

• 1 to 6

• 2 to 7

• 1 to 5

In pseudocode for exams, how is a random number between 2 and 5 generated?

• random_int(2, 5)

• generateRandom(2, 5)

• RANDOM_NUM(2, 5)

• RANDOM_INT(2, 5)

What is the nature of computers that makes generating true random numbers challenging?

• Static

• Dynamic

• Deterministic

• Non-deterministic

What type of random numbers is usually sufficient for most applications?

• True random numbers

• Pseudo-random numbers

• Sequential numbers

• Fixed numbers

What is a seed value used for in pseudo-random number generation?

• To create a fixed pattern

• To decrease the randomness

• To alter the list of random numbers generated

• To generate the same sequence of numbers

What is the UNIX epoch time?

• The time since the computer was turned on

• The current time in milliseconds

• The time it takes to execute a program

• The number of seconds since January 1, 1970

What is required to generate a true random number?

• A large dataset

• A high-speed computer

• Entropy from the physical world

• A complex algorithm

Which device on Linux is responsible for generating random numbers?

• /dev/random

• /dev/urandom

• /dev/rand

• /dev/entropy

What action is suggested to help generate a lot of random data for key creation?

• Restarting the computer

• Performing random actions like typing or moving the mouse

• Running a specific program

• Connecting to the internet