Python - Foundation programming
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
What type of loop structure repeats the code a specific number of times? A. Condition-controlled loop B. Boolean-controlled loop C. Response-controlled loop D. Number-controlled loop E. Count-controlled loop
E
Python allows you to compare strings, but it is not case sensitive.
F
Python formats all floating-point numbers to two decimal places when outputting using the print statement. T/F
F
The \t escape character advances the output to the next vertical tab.
F
Main memory is commonly known as ___.
RAM
What type of volatile memory is usually used only for temporary storage while running a program?
RAM
___ ___is a type of memory that can hold data for long periods of time, even when there is no power to the computer.
Secondary storage
A parameter is the variable which is part of the method's signature (method declaration). T/F
T
A value-returning function is like a simple function except that when it finishes it returns a value back to the called part of the program.T/F
T
An argument is an expression used when calling the method.T/F
T
Different functions can have local variables with the same names.
T
In Python, print statements written on separate lines do not necessarily output on separate lines.T/F
T
Nested decision structures are one way to test more than one condition.
T
One of the reasons not to use global variables is that it makes a program hard to understand.T/F
T
Python function names follow the same rules for naming variables. T/F
T
RAM is a volatile memory used for temporary storage while a program is running.T/F
T
The CPU understands instructions written in a binary machine language. T/F
T
It is recommended that programmers should avoid using ______ variables in a program when possible.
global
The statement is used to create a decision structure.
if
The Python _____ is a program that can read Python programming statements and execute them.
interpreter
A ___________ variable is created inside a function. A. global B. constant C. defined D. local E. None of the above
local
A disk drive stores data by encoding it onto a circular disk_______.
magnetically
A _____ operator determines whether a specific relationship exists between two values.
relational
A variable's __________ is the part of a program in which the variable may/may not be accessed.
scope
A _____ is a special value that marks the end of a sequence of items.
sentinel
A _____ is a name that represents a value stored in the computer's memory.
variable
Which mathematical operator is used to raise five to the second power in Python?
**
In Python the _________ symbol is used as the equality operator. A. <= B. = C. != D. >= E. ==
==
The ____________ built-in function is used to read a number that has been typed on the keyboard. A. input() B. read() C. get() D. keyboard() E. None of the above
A
The first line in the function definition is known as the function __________. A. header B. block C. return D. parameter E. none of these
A
What is the following statement performing? num1, num2 = get_num() A. The function get_num() is expected to return two values - one for each of num1 and num2 B. The function get_num() is expected to return a single value, but to assign it to both num1 and num2 C. Statement will cause a syntax error D. Statement will cause a run-time error E. None of the above
A
When the function is called by its name then it is ___________. A. executed B. located C. defined D. exported
A
Which of the following is the correct if clause to use to determine whether choice is other than 10? A. if choice != 10: B. if choice != 10 C. if choice <> 10: D. if choice <> 10 E. None of the above
A
A Boolean variable can reference one of two values: _______________. A. Yes or No B. True or False C. T or F D. Y or N E. None of the above
B
A __________ structure is a logical design that controls the order in which a set of statements execute. A. function B. control C. sequence D. iteration E. None of the above
B
A set of statements that belong together as a group and contribute to the function definition is known as a ________________ A. Header B. Block C. Return D. parameter E. None of these
B
In a value-returning function, the value of the expression that follows the key word _________ will be sent back to the part of the program that called the function. A. Back B. Return C. Sent D. Def E. Result
B
What is the result of the following Boolean expression, if x is 5, y is 3, and z is 8? x < y and z > x A. true B. false C. 8 D. 5 E. None of the above
B
What type of error produces incorrect results but does not prevent the program from running? A. syntax B. logic C. grammatical D. human
B
When using the _______ operator, both subexpressions must be true for the compound expression to be true. A. or B. and C. not D. Any of the above E. None of the above
B
Which of these is not a major component of a typical computer system? A. Secondary storage devices B. Operating System C. Central processing unit D. Input and Output devices E. Main memory
B
A(n) _____________ is any piece of data that is passed into a function when the function is called. A. local B. global C. argument D. parameter E. scope
C
A value-returning function is: A. A group of statements that perform a specific task B. Called when you want to execute the function C. A function that will return a value back to the part of the program that called it D. All of the above
D
In Python, a comma-separated sequence of data items that are enclosed in a set of brackets is called a ___________. A. Sequence B. Variables C. Values D. List E. None of the above
D
Which computer language uses short words known as mnemonics for writing programs?
assembly
The term ________ stands for a binary digit.
bit
A _______expression in an if statement determines the actions to be performed.
boolean
A _______ expression is made up of two or more Boolean expressions.
compound
The code for a function is known as a function ____.
definition
A(n) ____ character is a special character that is preceded with a backslash, appearing inside a string literal.
escape
It is only necessary for one of the subexpressions to be true when using the operator_____.
or
A ______ is a set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task.
program
