AS_Ch11_Programming

What is the primary purpose of a variable in programming?

• To create permanent memory storage
• To store and manipulate data that can change
• To define program structure
• To control program flow

Which of the following is NOT a basic data type in Python?

• Integer
• String
• Boolean
• Function

What does the input() function primarily do in Python?

• Print data to the screen
• Read user input from the keyboard
• Create a new variable
• Calculate mathematical operations

In programming fundamentals, what does 'Sequencing' refer to?

• Sorting data in order
• Executing instructions in a specific order
• Creating loops
• Defining conditional statements

What is the primary purpose of a selection statement (if-else)?

• To repeat a block of code
• To perform mathematical calculations
• To make decisions based on conditions
• To define new variables

What does iteration in programming typically involve?

• Creating new variables
• Repeating a block of code multiple times
• Defining mathematical formulas
• Printing output to the screen

What is the purpose of len() function when used with a string?

• To convert the string to uppercase
• To find the number of characters in the string
• To split the string into parts
• To remove spaces from the string

What does the upper() method do to a string?

• Converts the string to lowercase
• Converts the string to uppercase
• Removes spaces from the string
• Counts the characters in the string

Which operator is used for exponentiation in Python?

• ^
• **
• *2
• pow()

What is a nested selection statement?

• A selection statement with no conditions
• An if-else statement inside another if-else statement
• A loop that runs indefinitely
• A function that calls itself