Intro to Python

Python was created in 1992 by Guido van Rossum

• True

• False

Python was named after Monty Python

• True

• False

Python was first publicly released in 1994.

• True

• False

Python is Open source from the start.

• True

• False

comp.lang.python was founded in 1994

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Python?

• Portable

• Powerful

• Object - oriented

• Difficult to use and learn

Which of the following is not a usage of Python?

• System Utilities

• GUIs

• Video Editing

• Artificial Intelligence

Which of the following is not a language feature of Python?

• Interpreted

• Interactive

• Dynamic

• Difficult to read

Python is typically 3-5 times longer than equivalent Java programs.

• True

• False

Python can be used to prototype components into Java implementation.

• True

• False