Python - Chapter 2 Practice Quiz

Determine the role of variables in a computer program.

• They store and manage data

• They execute code

• They compile programming languages

• They control program flow

Computational thinking involves creating a sequence of instructions to solve problems.

• True

• False

What is the primary function of the Python interpreter?

• Executing Python code

• Compiling Python code

• Translating Python code to machine code

• Interpreting Python bytecode

What symbol is used to indicate the start of a command in the interactive interpreter?

• >>>

• ->

• .

• $

What is the primary purpose of the print() function in Python?

• To create variables

• To display information on the screen

• To handle exceptions

• To manage file input/output

Fill in the blank: String literals are text enclosed in ______.

• quotes

• parentheses

• brackets

• curly braces

What is the role of comments in Python programming?

• To clarify the code

• To run the code

• To enhance speed

• To provide secret features

How can you print several items in Python in one statement?

• By separating them with a comma

• By using a colon

• By using a dash

• By using a period

Which function is used to read user input in Python?

• input

• raw_input

• gets

• read

In Python, input is always a ________.

• string

• integer

• list

• tuple