What is a Syntax Error in Python?
Python Exceptions and Debugging

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9th - 12th Grade
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Samuel Markham
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An error that occurs during the program execution
An error caused by not following the proper structure or syntax of the language
An error that occurs when the program tries to execute an illegal operation
An error that is detected during the compilation process
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a Runtime Error?
Missing colon after an `if` statement
Trying to access a file that does not exist
Forgetting to close a parenthesis
Writing `elif` instead of `else if`
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a `NameError` in Python?
An error that occurs when trying to access a variable that has not been defined
An error that occurs when a file cannot be found
An error that occurs when a syntax rule is violated
An error that occurs when an operation is not supported for a data type
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between a syntax error and a semantic error?
A syntax error is a mistake in the use of the language's syntax, while a semantic error is an error in logic or meaning.
A syntax error occurs at runtime, while a semantic error occurs during compilation.
There is no difference; they are the same thing.
A syntax error can be caught by the compiler, but a semantic error cannot be detected.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is considered a Logical Error?
Using an incorrect variable name
Forgetting a semicolon at the end of a statement
Dividing a number by zero
Expecting a different output than what the program produces
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the outcome of a `ZeroDivisionError` in Python?
The program successfully completes with a warning
The program returns infinity for the division
The program throws an exception and terminates if not handled
The program ignores the operation and continues execution
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a Type Error in Python?
Trying to concatenate a string with an integer
Accessing a variable before it is defined
Forgetting to indent a block of code
Using an undefined function
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Python handle the division of a number by zero when using integers?
It returns a ZeroDivisionError.
It returns zero as the result.
It converts the division to a float division and returns infinity.
It prompts the user to enter a non-zero divisor.
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