Practical Python: Learn Python Basics Step by Step- Python 3 - Write Your First Python Statement

The video tutorial introduces the Python shell, explaining how to check the Python version and execute instructions. It demonstrates basic commands like printing 'Hello World' and using functions such as 'len' to compute string lengths. The tutorial emphasizes the interactive nature of the shell, where instructions are executed and evaluated immediately. It concludes with a summary of the shell's capabilities and hints at further exploration of Python features.

What is the minimum version of Python required to follow along with the tutorial?

• Python 2.7

• Python 3

• Python 3.8

• Python 3.9

What happens when you type a number in the Python shell and press enter?

• The number is printed as a string

• The number is ignored

• The number is evaluated and displayed

• The number is stored in a variable

Which of the following is a correct way to print 'Hello World' in the Python shell?

• print(Hello World)

• print('Hello World')

• display 'Hello World'

• echo 'Hello World'

What does the 'len' function do in Python?

• Calculates the sum of numbers

• Converts a string to uppercase

• Returns the length of a string or list

• Finds the maximum value in a list

How many characters are in the string 'Hello World' including spaces?

• 11

• 13

• 10

• 12