Python Programming Basics Quiz

According to the document, which of the following best defines a computer program?

• A simple text file with comments and symbols.

• A set of instructions that defines how to execute a computation.

• A software that converts text to binary code.

• A graphical user interface (GUI) for a desktop app.

What is the key difference between a compiler and an interpreter?

• A compiler is used for mobile apps, while an interpreter is for web apps.

• A compiler is a physical device, while an interpreter is a software program.

• A compiler translates the entire program to machine code before it runs, while an interpreter translates and runs the code one line at a time.

• There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable.

What is a variable in Python programming?

• A type of mathematical operator.

• A command that tells the program to stop.

• A fixed memory location for holding values.

• A set of symbols used to form an expression.

What is the purpose of an assignment statement like n = 17?

• It checks if the value of n is equal to 17.

• It assigns the value 17 to a new variable named n.

• It performs a mathematical operation to calculate n.

• It is used to print the value of a variable.

In the expression a + b, what are a and b referred to as?

• Expressions

• Statements

• Operands

• Operators

What is an expression in Python?

• A single variable.

• A sequence of operands and operators.

• A value that is always a number.

• A type of error that stops a program from running.