INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON

1. What is a computer program?

• A) A physical part of the computer
  

• B) A type of computer virus
  

• C) A set of instructions written to perform a specific task
  

• D) A device used for storing data
  

2. What is the purpose of a computer program?

• A) To entertain users
  

• B) To give instructions that a computer can execute to perform tasks
  

• C) To create computer hardware
  

• D) To connect to the internet
  

3. What is the primary purpose of a programming language?

• A) To design computer hardware
  

• B) To write and execute human languages
  

• C) To give instructions to a computer
  

• D) To browse the internet
  

What does the term “debugging” mean?

• A) Writing code for a new application
  

• B) Removing unnecessary code
  

• C) Fixing errors in a program
  

• D) Encrypting a program
  

List any 4 programming languages you know.

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Discuss three advantages of the Python programming language

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What are some common data types in Python, and how are they used in programs?

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Which symbol is used to write a comment in Python?

• A) //
  

• B) <!-- -->
  

• C) #
  

• D) /* */
  

What will the following Python code output?

print(2 + 3 * 4)

• A) 20
  

• B) 14
  

• C) 24
  

• D) 18
  

What type of data is stored in the variable below?

x = "Hello, World!"

• A) Integer
  

• B) Float
  

• C) String
  

• D) Boolean