Principles of Programming Set 8

Which Python function is used to take input from a user?

• enter()
• get()
• read()
• input()
• scan()

Answer explanation

input() reads input from the user in Python.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of HLLs?

• Low productivity
• Hardware dependence
• Less error checking
• Slower performance than low-level code
• Complex syntax

Answer explanation

High-level languages trade performance for ease of use.

Which method is used to read input from the user?

• input()
• scan()
• read()
• get()
• cin

Answer explanation

input() reads a string from the user.

What is an emulator in the context of terminals?

• A virus scanner
• A debugger
• Software that mimics hardware behavior
• A file organizer
• A data extractor

Answer explanation

Terminal emulators simulate old terminals.

What does x = {} create?

• set
• list
• dict
• tuple

Answer explanation

{} makes an empty dictionary.

Why use a docstring instead of a normal comment?

• It’s shorter
• For debugging
• It’s part of documentation
• To import it
• It's syntax-highlighted

Answer explanation

Docstrings are accessible via help().

What will this return? bool("")

• True
• False
• ""

Answer explanation

Empty strings are False in boolean context.

Which of the following is a benefit of structured programming in HLLs?

• Encourages machine-level thinking
• Avoids error checking
• Uses GOTO extensively
• Simplifies program design
• Depends on JIT

Answer explanation

Structured programming simplifies program logic and improves readability.

Which terminal is GPU-accelerated and cross-platform?

• GNOME Terminal
• Hyper
• Alacritty
• Tilix
• Konsole

Answer explanation

Alacritty is known for speed due to GPU acceleration.

What is the result of '1' + 2?

• 3
• '12'
• Error
• 1

Answer explanation

You can't add str and int directly.