Complete Python Scripting for Automation - Introduction to csv files and How to read a csv files using python?

The video tutorial introduces CSV files, explaining their structure as comma-separated values used for storing tabular data. It demonstrates creating a CSV file and saving it with different delimiters. The tutorial then covers reading CSV files using Python, highlighting the use of the CSV module to parse data into rows and columns. It also discusses handling different delimiters in Python and concludes with a brief summary and mention of future topics.

What is a CSV file primarily used for?

• Storing video files

• Storing audio files

• Storing tabular data

• Storing images

What is the advantage of using CSV files over Excel sheets?

• CSV files are simpler for storing tabular data

• CSV files are easier to edit

• CSV files have better security

• CSV files can store images

Which application can open a CSV file by default?

• Adobe Reader

• VLC Media Player

• Excel

• Photoshop

What happens if you use a different delimiter in a CSV file?

• The data is automatically corrected

• The file becomes unreadable

• The data is stored in a single column

• The file cannot be saved

Which Python module is used to read CSV files?

• os

• csv

• sys

• json

What is the default delimiter used by the CSV module in Python?

• Space

• Comma

• Semicolon

• Tab

How can you specify a different delimiter when reading a CSV file in Python?

• By using a different Python module

• By using the 'delimiter' parameter

• By changing the file extension

• By renaming the file

What is the result of not specifying a delimiter when reading a CSV file with a non-comma separator?

• The data is split into multiple columns

• The data is read correctly

• The data is read as a single column

• The file cannot be opened

What is the purpose of the 'reader' function in the CSV module?

• To write data to a CSV file

• To convert rows into columns

• To read and parse CSV data

• To delete data from a CSV file

Why is it important to know the delimiter used in a CSV file?

• To change file format

• To increase file size

• To improve file security

• To ensure correct data parsing