Python Quiz 1

Which of these will create a new integer variable (to hold a whole number)?

• score=0

• score=0.0

• score=""

• score=False

What kind of information would be held in a String variable?

• whole numbers only

• numbers with a decimal point

• text: letters, numbers and punctuation

• only True or False

Which function is used in Python to show text on the screen?

• print()

• input()

• display()

• output()

Which function is used in Python to accept an entry typed in by the user?

• print()

• input()

• keyboard()

• output()

In Python, which word is used to begin a fixed loop for 5 times?

• for

• while

• repeat

• do

In Python, which word is used to begin a conditional loop for that continues until input is valid?

• for

• while

• repeat

• do

In Python, which symbol is used as the operator to divide one number by another number?

• +

• -

• *

• /

Which of these is the correct way to code an 'if' in Python?

• if answer = "Riga" then

• if answer == "Riga"

• if answer == "Riga":

• if answer == "Riga" then

Explain the effect of the Python code

score+=1

• Add one on to the score and store the result in the score variable

• Add one on to the score and show the result on the screen

• if the score is equal to one then

• if the score is more than or equal to one then

Internal commentary is used to explain code. Which character begins a comment line in Python?

• #

• !

• /

• *