MYP2

An _______ is a set of precise instructions, expressed in some sort of language.

• program

• algorithm

• plan

• sequence

Who developed Python Programming Language?

• 1. Guido van Rossum

• 1. Wick van Rossum

• 1. Rasmus Lerdorf

• 1. Niene Stom

Answer explanation

Python language is designed by a Dutch programmer Guido van Rossum in the Netherlands.

Which of the following is the correct extension of the Python file?

• .python

• .pl

• .py

• .p

What will be the value of the following Python expression?

4 + 3 % 5

• 7

• 2

• 4

• 1

Answer explanation

he order of precedence is: %, +. Hence the expression above, on simplification results in 4 + 3 = 7. Hence the result is 7.

What is a correct syntax to output "Hello World" in Python?

• echo "Hello World"

• print("Hello World")

• p("Hello World")

• echo("Hello World")

Which of the following is used to define a block of code in Python language?

• Indentation

• Key

• Brackets

• All of the above

Answer explanation

In Python, to define a block of code we use indentation. Indentation refers to whitespaces at the beginning of the line.

How do you start writing an if statement in Python?

• if x > y:     

• if x > y then:

• if (x > y)

Which of the following character is used to give single-line comments in Python?

• //

• #

• !

• /*

Answer explanation

To write single-line comments in Python use the Hash character (#) at the beginning of the line. It is also called number sign or pound sign. To write multi-line comments, close the text between triple quotes.
Example: “”” comment

Which statement is used to stop a loop?

• stop

• exit

• return

• break

Which of the following is true for variable names in Python?

• underscore and ampersand are the only two special characters allowed

• unlimited length

• all private members must have leading and trailing underscores

• none of the mentioned

Answer explanation

Variable names can be of any length.