Fun with Basic Python

What is a variable in Python?

• A variable in Python is a named reference to a value stored in memory.

• A variable is a fixed value that cannot change.

• A variable is a command used to execute code.

• A variable in Python is a type of function.

What data type is used for whole numbers?

• boolean

• float

• string

• integer

How do you create a list in Python?

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

• 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 using parentheses, e.g., my_list = (1, 2, 3).

What symbol is used to define a string?

• Angle brackets <>

• Single quotes (') or double quotes (")

• Curly braces {}

• Brackets []

What is the purpose of a function?

• To write comments in the code.

• To define a variable in programming.

• The purpose of a function is to encapsulate code for reuse and to perform specific tasks.

• To create a database for storing data.

How do you call a function in Python?

• function_name(arguments)

• function_name[]

• call_function(arguments)

• function(arguments)

What is a tuple?

• A tuple is an unordered collection of elements.

• A tuple is an ordered, immutable collection of elements.

• A tuple is a mutable collection of elements.

• A tuple is a single element data type.

How do you add an item to a list?

• Use 'shift()' to add an item to the list.

• Use the appropriate method (e.g., 'append()' in Python, 'push()' in JavaScript) to add an item to the list.

• Use the 'insert()' method to remove an item from the list.

• Call 'delete()' to add an item to the list.

What is a dictionary in Python?

• A dictionary in Python is a collection of key-value pairs.

• A dictionary in Python is a collection of functions.

• A dictionary in Python is a single value.

• A dictionary in Python is a type of list.

How do you access a value in a dictionary?

• Access values using dict.key.

• Use dict[key] or dict.get(key) to access a value in a dictionary.

• Call dict.fetch(key) to get a value.

• Use dict.value(key) to retrieve a value.