Beginner Python Skills Assessment

What is the correct file extension for Python files?

• .py

• .txt

• .java

• .cpp

Which of the following is a valid variable name in Python?

• valid_variable_name

• invalid variable name

• invalid-variable-name

• 1invalidVariableName

What keyword is used to define a function in Python?

• def

• function

• method

• procedure

How do you insert comments in Python code?

• Use '#' for single-line comments and triple quotes for multi-line comments.

• Use '//' for single-line comments and '/* */' for multi-line comments.

• Comments are not allowed in Python code.

• Use '/*' for single-line comments and '#' for multi-line comments.

What is the output of print(2 ** 3)?

• 6

• 4

• 9

• 8

Which data type is used to store a sequence of characters in Python?

• char

• text

• str

• list

What is the purpose of the 'if' statement in Python?

• To define a function in Python.

• To create a loop that iterates over a list.

• To import modules into a Python script.

• To execute code conditionally based on a boolean expression.

How do you create a list in Python?

• You create a list in Python using parentheses, e.g., my_list = (1, 2, 3).

• You create a list in Python using square brackets, e.g., my_list = [] or my_list = [1, 2, 3].

• You create a list in Python using curly braces, e.g., my_list = {}.

• You create a list in Python by using the list() function without any arguments, e.g., my_list = list().

What is the result of 10 // 3 in Python?

• 5

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following is a loop structure in Python?

• for, while

• repeat-until

• foreach

• do-while