Python Basics for Grade 9 Students

What is the correct file extension for Python files?

• .txt

• .java

• .cpp

• .py

How do you create a variable in Python?

• You must use 'define variable_name as value' to create a variable in Python.

• Variables in Python are created using 'var variable_name : value'.

• You create a variable by declaring it with 'let variable_name = value'.

• You create a variable in Python by using the syntax 'variable_name = value'.

What keyword is used to define a function in Python?

• function

• method

• def

• define

Which of the following is a valid list in Python?

• [1, 2, 3]

• {1, 2, 3}

• [1; 2; 3]

• (1, 2, 3)

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

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 9

How do you start a comment in Python?

• Use the hash symbol (#) to start a comment in Python.

• Start a comment with double slashes (//) in Python.

• Begin a comment with the at symbol (@) in Python.

• Use the dollar sign ($) to start a comment in Python.

What function is used to read input from the user?

• fetchUserInput()

• readInput()

• input()

• getInput()

Which of the following is a mutable data type in Python?

• tuple

• list

• frozenset

• set

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

• To create a class in the script.

• To define a function in the script.

• To import modules into the script.

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

How do you create a loop that iterates over a list?

• Use a 'for' loop, e.g., 'for item in my_list:'.

• Use a 'do-while' loop, e.g., 'do { item } while (item in my_list);'

• Use a 'while' loop, e.g., 'while item in my_list:'

• Use a 'foreach' loop, e.g., 'foreach (item in my_list) {'