Python 3 for Beginners: Working with Files in Python

The video tutorial covers file handling in Python, including opening, reading, and writing files. It explains the use of the open function, file modes, and directory separators. The tutorial also discusses reading file contents, closing files, and handling exceptions using try and accept blocks. Additionally, it highlights the differences between text and binary modes and the importance of UTF-8 encoding.

What is the default mode when opening a file if the mode is omitted?

• read

• write

• append

• binary

How can you automatically close a file in Python?

• using the close method

• using the with statement

• using the open function

• using the read method

What method can be used to remove extra white space when reading text from a file?

• strip

• rstrip

• lstrip

• trim

What is the difference in behavior of the read method when a file is opened in text mode versus binary mode?

• reads characters in text mode and bytes in binary mode

• reads bytes in both modes

• reads lines in text mode and bytes in binary mode

• does not read in binary mode

Why is it important to plan for exceptions when working with files?

• to avoid program crashes

• to improve performance

• to enhance readability

• to ensure data integrity