Python Programming Quiz

What is Python primarily used for?

• Creating hardware components

• Web development and system scripting

• Designing clothing

• Crafting furniture

Who created Python?

• James Gosling

• Guido van Rossum

• Dennis Ritchie

• Bjarne Stroustrup

Which of the following is a feature of Python's syntax?

• Uses semicolons to end commands

• Relies on indentation for scope definition

• Requires curly-brackets for functions

• Uses commas to separate statements

What makes Python suitable for rapid prototyping?

• It uses complex syntax

• It requires a compiler

• It runs on an interpreter system

• It is only compatible with Mac OS

Which of the following platforms does Python not work on?

• Windows

• Linux

• Microwave ovens

• Raspberry Pi

How does Python handle database connectivity?

• It cannot connect to databases

• It can connect to databases and modify files

• It uses XML for database connections

• It requires external hardware for connections

What programming paradigm can Python be used in?

• Procedural only

• Object-oriented only

• Functional only

• Procedural, object-oriented, and functional

Which characteristic is NOT true about Python?

• It has a simple syntax similar to English

• It can only be used for web development

• It allows developers to write concise code

• It can handle big data and complex mathematics

What year was Python released?

• 1981

• 1991

• 2001

• 2011

In Python, what is used to define the scope of loops, functions, and classes?

• Curly-brackets

• Indentation

• Parentheses

• Semicolons