Fundamentals of Python Programming

What is the output of print(2 ** 3)?

• 8

• 4

• 9

• 6

How do you create a list in Python?

• You create a list in Python using curly braces, e.g., my_list = {}.

• You create a list in Python by using parentheses, e.g., my_list = (1, 2, 3).

• You create a list in Python by calling the list() function, e.g., my_list = list(1, 2, 3).

• You create a list in Python using square brackets, e.g., my_list = [] or my_list = [1, 2, 3].

What keyword is used to define a function in Python?

• def

• function

• procedure

• method

What is the purpose of the 'self' parameter in a class method?

• The 'self' parameter allows access to instance attributes and methods within a class.

• The 'self' parameter is used to define class-level attributes.

• The 'self' parameter is a placeholder for static methods.

• The 'self' parameter is used to pass data between classes.

How do you handle exceptions in Python?

• Ignore exceptions and continue execution.

• Log exceptions without handling them.

• Use if-else statements to handle exceptions.

• Use try-except blocks to handle exceptions.

What is the difference between a list and a tuple?

• A list can only contain numbers; a tuple can contain any data type.

• A list is a fixed size; a tuple can grow or shrink in size.

• A list is mutable; a tuple is immutable.

• A list is created using parentheses; a tuple is created using square brackets.

How can you read a file in Python?

• Read a file using 'file.read()' without opening it first.

• Use 'open(file)' to read a file directly.

• Use 'with open("filename.txt", "r") as file: content = file.read()' to read a file.

• Use 'import file' to access file contents.

What is a dictionary in Python?

• A dictionary is a type of list in Python.

• A dictionary in Python is a single value.

• A dictionary in Python is a collection of key-value pairs.

• A dictionary is a collection of ordered pairs in Python.

How do you install a package using pip?

• Use the command 'pip add package_name'.

• Use the command 'pip install package_name'.

• Run 'pip get package_name' to install.

• Type 'pip fetch package_name' in the terminal.

What is the purpose of the 'if __name__ == "__main__":' statement?

• To handle exceptions in the code.

• To define global variables for the entire script.

• To allow code to run only when the script is executed directly, not when imported.

• To ensure the script runs faster when imported.