Complete Python Scripting for Automation - os.path module

The video tutorial covers the OS path module in Python, explaining its submodules and operations. It demonstrates how to use functions like path separator, basename, join, split, and get size. The tutorial also shows how to check if a path exists, determine if it's a file or directory, and work with soft links. These operations are essential for managing file paths in Python scripts, with examples provided for clarity.

What is the primary purpose of the OS Path module in Python?

• To manage network connections

• To create graphical user interfaces

• To perform mathematical calculations

• To handle file paths and directories

What does the 'os.path.basename' function return?

• The size of the file

• The creation time of the file

• The last element of the path

• The first element of the path

How does 'os.path.join' help in handling paths?

• It returns the size of the file

• It checks if a path exists

• It joins two paths with the correct separator

• It splits the path into head and tail

What does 'os.path.dirname' return?

• The last access time of the file

• The size of the file

• The directory name of the path

• The base name of the path

Which function automatically adds the correct path separator when joining paths?

• os.path.split

• os.path.join

• os.path.exists

• os.path.getsize

What does 'os.path.split' return when applied to a path?

• The creation time of the file

• The last access time of the file

• The size of the file

• A tuple containing the head and tail of the path

What is the output of 'os.path.getsize'?

• The size of the file in bytes

• The creation time of the file

• The last modification time of the file

• The path separator used

Which function would you use to check if a path exists?

• os.path.isdir

• os.path.getsize

• os.path.exists

• os.path.isfile

What does 'os.path.isdir' check for a given path?

• If the path is a file

• If the path is a soft link

• If the path is a directory

• If the path is empty

Which function would you use to determine if a path is a soft link?

• os.path.isdir

• os.path.isfile

• os.path.islink

• os.path.exists