Year 8 Python Programming Assessment

What is an algorithm?

• A type of variable

• A list of step-by-step instructions to solve a problem

• A programming language

• A type of data set

Which of the following is a Python keyword used for selection?

• print

• input

• if

• variable

What is the purpose of the input() function in Python?

• To output text to the screen

• To store a value in a variable

• To prompt and store user input

• To execute a program

Which of the following is a comparison operator in Python?

• +

• ==

• *

• /

What does IDLE stand for in Python programming?

• Integrated Development and Learning Environment

• Interactive Development and Learning Environment

• Integrated Development and Logic Environment

• Interactive Development and Logic Environment

A __ is used to store a single value, which can be changed while the program is running.

__ is the process of converting one data type into another using a casting function.

A __ is a structured diagram used to present an algorithm.

__ refers to the spaces or tab at the beginning of a line of code.

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What is the term for a single line of code in Python?