Python Final Review
In Python, the ________ symbol is used as the not-equal-to operator.
!=
What is the largest value that can be stored in one byte?
255
After the execution of the following statement, the variable price will reference the value _____. price=int(68.549)
68
Which of the following is not an augmented assignment operator? /= <= += *=
<=
Which language is referred to as a low-level language?
Assembly language
What type of function can be used to determine whether a number is even or odd?
Boolean
Which of the following is not a microprocessor manufacturing company? -Motorola -AMD -Dell -Intell
Dell
Which of the following is considered to be the world's first programmable electronic computer?
ENIAC
A bit that is turned off is represented by the value -1. (TRUE OR FALSE)
FALSE
A function definition specifies what a function does and causes the function to execute. (TRUE or FALSE)
False
A hierarchy chart shows all the steps that are taken inside a function. (TRUE or FALSE)
False
A local variable can be accessed from anywhere in the program. (TRUE or FALSE)
False
A while loop is called a pretest loop because the condition is tested after the loop has had one iteration. (TRUE or FALSE)
False
Functions can be called from statements in the body of a loop and loops can be called from within the body of a function. (TRUE or FALSE)
False
In Python there is no restriction on the name of a module file. (TRUE or FALSE)
False
In Python, an infinite loop usually occurs when the computer accesses an incorrect memory address. (TRUE or FALSE)
False
The NOT operator is a unary operator, meaning it takes only one operand. (TRUE or FALSE)
False
The Python language uses a compiler which is a program that both translates and executes the instruction in a high-level language. (TRUE or FALSE)
False
The first line in a while loop in referred to as the condition clause. (TRUE or FALSE)
False
The math function atan(x) returns one tangent of x in radians. (TRUE or FALSE)
False
Unlike other languages, in Python the number of values a function can return is limited to one. (TRUE or FALSE)
False
In a value-returing function, the value of the expression that follows the keyboard _____ will be sent back to the part of the program that called the function.
Return
A good way to repeatedly perform an operation is to write the statements for the task once and then place the statements in a loop that will repeat as many times as necessary. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
A software developer is the person with the training to design, create, and test computer programs. (TRUE OR FALSE)
True
Expressions that are tested by the if statements are called Boolean expressions. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
IDLE is an alternative method to using a text editor to write, execute, and test a Python program. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
Nested decision statements are one way to test more than one condition. (TRUE OR FALSE)
True
Reducing duplication of code is one of the advantages of using a loop structure. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
The integrity of a program's output is only as good as the integrity of its input. For this reason, the program should discard input that is invalid and prompt the user to enter valid data. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
The math function ceil(x) returns the smallest integer that is greater than or equal to x. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
the \t escape character causes the output to skip over to the next horizontal tab. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
What is a group of statements that exists within a program for the purpose of performing a specific task?
a function
When using the _____ logical operator, both subexpressions must be true for the compound expression to be true.
and
A(n) _____ is any piece of data that is passed into a function when the function is called.
argument
The smallest storage location in a computer's memory is known as a
bit
A set of statements that belong together as a group and contribute to the function definition is known as a _____.
block
Multiple Boolean expressions can be combined by using a logical operator to create _____ expressions.
compound
What type of loop structure repeats the code based on the value of Boolean expression?
condition controlled loop
A(n) _____ structure is a logical design that controls the order in which a set of statements execute.
control
What type of loop structure repeats the code a specific number of times?
count controlled loop
The decision structure that has two possible paths of execution is known as _____.
dual alternative
In a print statement, you can set the _____ argument to a space or empty string to stop the output from advancing to a new line.
end
When a function is called by its name during the execution of a program then it is
executed
After the execution of the following statement, the variable sold will reference the numeric literal value as (n) _____ data type. sold=256.752
float
Which of the following functions returns the largest integer that is less than or equal to its argument?
floor
A(n) _____ is a diagram that graphically depicts the steps that take place in a program?
flowchart
A _____ constant is a name that references a value that cannot be changed while the program runs.
global
A _____ variable is accessible to all the function in a program file.
global
It is recommended that programmers avoid using _____ variables in a program whenever possible.
global
The first line in a function definition is known as the function
header
A(n) _____ chart is also known as a structured chart.
hierarchy
Which of the following statements cause the interpreter to load the contents of the random module into memory?
import random
Where does a computer store a program and the data that the program is working with while the program is running?
in main memory
A _____ variable is created inside a function.
local
The following is an example of an instruction written in which computer language? 10110000
machine language
The Python standard library's _____ module contains numerous functions that can be used in mathematical calculations.
math
When using the logical operator, one or both of the subexpressions must be true for the compound expression to be true.
or
A(n) _____ is a variable that receives an argument that is passed into a function.
parameter
The _____ of a local variable is the function in which that variable is created.
scope
Programs are commonly referred to as
software
Python comes with _____ functions that have been already prewritten for the programmer.
standard library
Which type of error prevents the program from running?
syntax
In Python, the variable in the for clause is referred to as the _____ because it is the target of an assignment at the beginning of each loop iteration.
target variable
In Python the _____ symbol is used as the equality operator.
==
A value-returning function is
A function that will return a value back to the part of the program that called it
In Python, math expressions are always evaluated from left to right, no matter what the operators are. (TRUE OR FALSE)
False
Python allows you to compare strings, but it is not case sensitive. (TRUE or FALSE)
False
Python uses the same symbols for the assignment operator as for the equality operator. (TRUE or FALSE)
False
Short -circuit evaluation is only performed with the not operator. (TRUE or FALSE)
False
To get the total number of iterations in a nested loop, add the number of iterations in the inner loop to the number in the outer loop. (TRUE or FALSE)
False
One of the drawbacks of a modularized program is that the only structure you can use in such a program is the sequence structure. (TRUE or FALSE)
Fasle
_____ is the process of inspecting data that has been input into a program in order to ensure that the data is valid before it is used in a computation.
Input Validation
What type of volatile memory is usually used only for temporary storage while running a program?
RAM
A value-returning function is like a simple function except that when it finishes it returns a value back to the part of the program that called it. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
An action in a single alternative decision structure is performed only when the condition is true. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
Decision structures are also known as selection structures. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
Different function can have local variables with the same names. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
In Python you can have a list of variables on the left side of the argument operator. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
In Python, print statements written on separate lines do not necessarily output on separate lines. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
In a flowchart, both the decision structure and the repetition structure use the diamond symbol to represent the condition that is tested. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
In a nested loop, the inner loop goes through all of its iterations for every iteration of the outer loop. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
One reason not to use global variables is that it makes a program hard to debug. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
One reason to store graphics functions in a module is so that you can import the module into any program that needs to use those functions. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
Python allows you to pass multiple arguments to a function. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
Python function names follow the same rules as those for naming variables. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
RAM is a volatile memory used for temporary storage while a program is running. (TRUE OR FALSE)
True
The CPU understands instructions written in a binary machine language. (TRUE OR FALSE)
True
The function header marks the beginning of the function definition. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
The if statement causes one or more statements to execute only when a Boolean expression is true. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
The randrange function returns a randomly selected value from a specific sequence of numbers. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
The value assigned to a global constant can be changed in the mainline logic. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
To assign a value to a global variable in a function, the global variable must be first declared in the function. (TRUE or FALSE)
True
A Boolean variable can reference one of two values which are
True or False
The variable used to keep the running total
accumulator
What is the correct if clause to determine whether the choice is anything other than 10?
if choice != 10
Which of the following is the correct if clause to determine whether y is in the range 10 - 50, inclusive?
if y >= 10 and y <= 50:
The Python library functions that are built into the Python _____ can be used by simply calling the required function.
interpreter
In Python, a comma-separated sequence of data items that are enclosed in a set of brackets is called
list
Which logical operators perform short-circuit evaluation?
or and
The first operation is called the _____ and its purpose is to get the first input value that will be tested by the validation loop.
priming read
What symbol is used to mark the beginning and end of a string?
quote marks
A(n) _____ structure is a structure that causes a statement or a set of statements to execute repeatedly.
repetition
A _____ has no moving parts and operates faster than a traditional disk.
solid state drive
Which of the following is not a major component of a typical computer system?
the operating system
The _____ design technique can be used to break down an algorithm into functions.
top-down
The encoding technique used to store negative numbers in the computer's memory is called
two's complement
What does the following expression mean? x<=y
x is less than or equal to y
