Purdue CNIT 155 Midterm Exam (Python)
Which of the following is an example of a comment in python?
# This is a comment in python
Modulus operator
% (2 % 5 = 2)
What are the three phases of solving any problem?
Inputs, then Processing, then Outputs
What does \n do?
Inserts a new line in the output
What does \t do?
Inserts a tab
These are examples of numerical data types
Integers, Floating point numbers, complex numbers
What is IDE?
Integrated development environment that combines several programming tools together into one cohesive program
What is Operands?
The values the operator works on
What is Library functions?
These are inside a special library, such as the Math library, Random library, graphics library, etc
What is Built-in functions?
They are part of Python language, and there is no need for the programmer to import any library to use them
In the expression (17 * 9), the operator is:
*
Multiplication operator
* (2 * 5 = 10)
Exponent operator
** (2 ** 4 = 16)
Addition operator
+ (2 + 5 = 7)
Subtraction operator
- (2 - 5 = -3)
What is Compiler?
Translates statements in a language into machine code
What is Interpreter?
Translates the statements and executes the statements in order
T or F: "Hello, World!" is a string
True
T or F: A bit is the smallest unit of data in a computer.
True
T or F: Any inputted data is going to be considered as a String data (Regardless of what the user inputted).
True
T or F: Arithmetic operators are binary operators.
True
T or F: Boolean only has two possible values.
True
T or F: Comments should say why you are doing something.
True
T or F: High-level language can be translated into many different machine code languages for different processors.
True
T or F: Python is commonly used to create things like websites, games, and graphic interfaces.
True
T or F: String values can never be converted to integer values.
True
T or F: System Software provides the real functionality of a computer, helping your computer do specific types of work.
True
T or F: The Precedence Rules state that anything inside the ( ) gets evaluated first.
True
True or False: There are thousands of programming languages in existence.
True
Which of the following is an example of a boolean value?
True
What is the name of the python function that tells you a class?
Type
What is the extension of the source file for a python program?
.py
Division operator
/ (2 / 5 = 0.4)
Floor Division operator
// (9 // 2 = 4)
Operating Systems Layer
Windows 10, Mac OS, iOS, Android, Linux...
Which of the following is an example of software?
WingIDE 101
What is a Statement?
An instruction that the Python interpreter can execute
Which of the following is true about an integer?
An integer can be stored as a variable
Examples of application software includes all of the following, except:
Android
These are examples of boolean data types
Bool (True/False)
Rules of naming identifiers include the following, except:
Can include a space
Guido van Rossum
Creator of Python
What is the data in a program?
Data value, data types, data name, data conversion
What is Data Type?
Data values can be classified into different classes
Computer Hardware Layer
Disks, RAM, Leyboard, Mouse...
What does \" do?
Displays "
What does \\ do?
Displays \
User Layer
End users, developers...
Examples of operating systems do NOT include:
Excel
T or F: A computer, is some cases, understands more than machine code.
False
T or F: A string is a numerical type of data.
False
T or F: Python is considered a low-level language.
False
T or F: Python needs a main function to operate.
False
T or F: The print() function returns a value.
False
T or F: Values cannot be converted from one type to another.
False
T or F: print() is an example of an input.
False
What is a Variable?
A place holder in computer's RAM
What is a Source Program?
A program written in a high-level language
What is a String Literal?
A stream of characters enclosed in double quotes
What is a Test Plan?
A table with a number of test cases
What is Data Value?
A value is one of the fundamental things, like a word or a number, that a program manipulates
System Software is used for
Managing a computer's resources
Applications Layer
Microsoft Office, Safari, Bkackboard
What piece of hardware connects all the components and devices of a computer?
Motherboard
Which of the following is an example of an input device?
Mouse
Things you should identify and test in a test plan are:
Normal cases, special cases, boundary cases, and error cases
What is Machine Code?
Numbers treated as instructions by the CPU. EX: 05 01 23
What is Logical Errors?
Occur when a program provides you with actual outputs that are different from the desired outputs. The program runs but it gives wrong results.
What is Run-Time Errors?
Occur while an application is running where Python interpreter detects an operation that is impossible to complete. The program runs, but it does not complete. The program crashes in the middle of running.
What does end= do?
Prints string after all the arguments have been printed
What are Bugs?
Programming errors
Which of the following displays a proper string literal?
ProgrammingDialogue = 'Coding in python is fun!'
High level programming languages include:
Python, Java, C, etc.
A computer's "working memory" is its:
RAM
Which of the following is NOT a device to store data in a computer?
RAM
What is Syntax Errors?
Result from errors in code construction, such as mistyping a keyword, omitting a necessary colon, or using a wrong indentation. The program does not run. You have to fix this before rerunning the program.
What is Regression?
Returning to an earlier, usually lower or less desirable state
What is Syntax?
Rules that say what programs look like, and how the statements in the programming language are formed
What is Semantics?
Rules that say what the program means
If a string can not be converted, you get a:
Run-time error
What does sep= do?
Separates arguments without using a space
What is Operators?
Special tokens that represent computations like addition, multiplication, and division
What is Concantenate?
Stick together strings with a plus (+)
These are examples of textual data types
String
How many bytes are in a kilobyte?
1024
Of the options below, which equal one gigabyte?
1024 Megabytes (MB)
In the expression (17 * 9), the operant is:
17 and 9
Which of the following is an example of an integer?
4
What is a Expression?
A combination of values, variables, operators, and calls to functions
Programming Language
A formal constructed language designed to communicate instructions to a computer
What is User-defined functions?
Functions created and defined by the user
Who is the inventor of Boolean Algebra?
George Boole
Refers to the tangible part of a computer system
Hardware
What is Assembly Code?
Humanly readable way of writing machine code. EX: add EAX, 1 mov [ESP+4], EAX
When is Assembly code used?
In small devices where the size of code is important, in hardware specific code like device drivers, where performance is critical
What is Debugging?
The process of tracking down bugs and correcting them
Computer Programming
The process of translating an algorithm into instructions that a computer can understand
What is the structure of a Python Program?
def main (): Indentation and blocks main ();
You can use the math library by typing:
import math
Which of the following is a legal variable name?
studentname1
