Python Programming Basics Quiz

What is Python, and why is it a popular programming language?

• It's a type of snake, popular for its strength.

• It's a programming language known for its readability and versatility.

• It's a type of software for making games.

• It's an operating system like Windows or MacOS.

How do you write a simple "Hello, World!" program in Python?

• print("Hello, World!")

• echo "Hello, World!"

• console.log("Hello, World!")

• printf("Hello, World!")

What are variables in Python? Can you give an example of how to create and use one?

• Variables store data values; example: x = 5

• Variables are used to display messages; example: show("x")

• Variables are used to create loops; example: for x in range(5)

• Variables define functions; example: def x()

Explain the difference between integers and floats in Python.

• Integers are whole numbers, floats are numbers with decimal points.

• Integers are text, floats are images.

• Integers are positive numbers, floats are negative numbers.

• Integers are large numbers, floats are small numbers.

Which of the following is a correct way to start a comment in Python?

• //

• #

• /* */

What is the command to create the directory for Exercise 00 in Cell 0?

• mkdir -p ~/discovery_piscine/cell00/ex00

• mkdir cell00/ex00

• create dir ~/discovery_piscine/cell00/ex00

• make directory ~/discovery_piscine/cell00/ex00

In Cell 0, Exercise 01, what does the script 42.py print?

• "Hello World"

• 42

• "My first script"

• "Python is awesome"

How do you access the first element of a list named my_list in Python?

• my_list[1]

• my_list[0]

• my_list.first()

• my_list.start()

What is a function in Python, and how do you define one?

• A function is a type of variable; example: var function

• A function is a loop structure; example: for function in range(5)

• A function is a reusable block of code; example: def my_function():

• A function is a data type; example: function my_function = 5

Which of the following is the correct way to import the math module in Python?

• import math

• using math

• include math

• load math