Python Basic Programming Quiz

What is a program defined as, according to the sources?

• A mathematical equation

• A compiler for various languages

• An ordered set of instructions or commands to be executed by a computer

• A graphical user interface

Who created Python and in what year, as stated in the sources?

• Bill Gates in 1980

• Steve Wozniak in 1995

• Guido van Rossum in 1991

• Dennis Ritchie in 1972

Python is described as being case sensitive. What does this imply for its keywords?

• Keywords can be written in any case (e.g., false or False)

• Keywords are always written in uppercase

• Keywords must be written exactly as given (e.g., False not false)

• Case sensitivity only applies to variable names, not keywords

Which of the following is NOT a valid rule for naming an identifier in Python?

• The name should begin with an uppercase or lowercase alphabet

• It can be of any length

• It must begin with a digit

• It should not be a keyword

Which of the following is an invalid identifier name in Python based on the rules provided?

• marksMaths

• _Percentage

• 1st_Room

• total_Marks

What is a variable in Python?

• A fixed value that cannot be changed during program execution

• An identifier whose value can change

• A special symbol used for mathematical operations

• A reserved word with specific meaning to the interpreter

What happens if a variable is used in a Python program before it has been assigned a value?

• The interpreter automatically assigns it a default value of None

• It results in a logical error, but the program continues to run

• The program prompts the user to enter a value for it

• It will lead to an error

How do you add a single-line comment in Python, according to the sources?

• Using // at the beginning of the line

• Enclosing the comment in /* ... */

• Starting the line with # (hash sign)

• Using

What is the primary purpose of comments in source code?

• To be executed by the interpreter for specific tasks

• To make the code run faster

• To make the source code easier for humans to understand and to document its meaning

• To automatically generate program documentation

What built-in function is used to determine the data type of a variable in Python?

• datatype()

• info()

• type()

• identify()