Python Coding Techniques Quiz

1. What is a string variable primarily used for in programming?

• Storing whole numbers
• Representing text or sequences of characters
• Performing mathematical calculations
• Creating computer hardware

2. Which symbol is used for string concatenation in Python?

• &
• +
• *
• -

3. What type of variable stores whole numbers without decimal points?

• Float
• String
• Integer
• Boolean

4. A float variable is used to represent:

• Whole numbers only
• Numbers with decimal points
• True/False values
• Text characters

5. What is the primary purpose of a conditional statement in programming?

• To create variables
• To execute different code blocks based on conditions
• To define methods
• To print text

6. What does the 'break' statement do in a loop?

• Breaks the computer
• Stops the loop's execution
• Creates a new variable
• Multiplies the loop counter

7. What is a method call in programming?

• A phone call to a programmer
• An instruction to execute a specific block of code
• A way to create variables
• A type of mathematical operation

8. In the error checking input example, what does .isdigit() do?

• Checks if a number is positive
• Verifies if input contains only digits
• Creates a new integer
• Multiplies the input

9. What is string formatting using f-strings an alternative to?

• Concatenation with +
• Creating variables
• Defining methods
• Printing text

10. How can you add a space between two strings during concatenation?

• Use a comma
• Use empty quotation marks
• Use an asterisk
• Use a semicolon