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.

Discuss three advantages of the Python programming language

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

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