Quiz on Python and Computer Programming Essentials

What is the first step in the problem-solving process?

• Deploy the solution

• Monitor the solution

• Identify the solving strategy

• Test and debug the algorithm

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an algorithm?

• Deterministic

• Random

• Unambiguous

• Finite

What type of programming focuses on what the outcome should be?

• Imperative Programming

• Procedural Programming

• Declarative Programming

• Object-oriented Programming

Which programming paradigm treats computation as the evaluation of mathematical functions?

• Object-oriented Programming

• Functional Programming

• Imperative Programming

• Logic Programming

What is the main difference between a compiler and an interpreter?

• Compilers are used for high-level languages only

• Interpreters are faster than compilers

• Compilers produce an executable file, interpreters do not

• Compilers translate line-by-line, interpreters translate entire programs

What does the TIOBE Programming Community index measure?

• The speed of programming languages

• The number of programming languages available

• The popularity of programming languages

• The efficiency of algorithms

Which of the following languages is considered a mixed paradigm language?

• Haskell

• Python

• C

• Assembly

What is the purpose of linking in the compilation process?

• To translate source code into machine code

• To combine object files into a single executable

• To load the executable into memory

• To debug the source code

Which of the following is a key feature of Python?

• It is not suitable for web development

• It requires manual memory management

• It is both compiled and interpreted

• It is only a compiled language

What is the cyclic nature of problem solving?

• It involves a linear approach to solutions

• It enhances the effectiveness and adaptability of solutions

• It does not require monitoring and improvement

• It is only applicable to simple problems