Simple Programs: Learn the Basics of Programming with Python

Question 1

In Python, how do you create a variable called 'age' and assign it the value 10?

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age = 10

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set age to 10

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declare age as 10

Question 2

Which data type in Python is NOT considered a primitive type?

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List

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Integer

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String

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Boolean

Question 3

To print output to the console in Python, which function do you use?

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print()

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display()

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write()

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output()

Question 4

Which option shows the correct way to declare a variable in Python?

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x = 5

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define x = 5

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let x = 5

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var x = 5

Question 5

What is the purpose of the 'input()' function in Python?

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To get user input from the console

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To print output to the console

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To declare a variable

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To perform calculations

Question 6

In Python, which operator is used for addition?

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+

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-

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*

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/

Question 7

In Python, a valid condition would look like:

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if x > 0

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while x != 0

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do while x < 0

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until x = 0

Question 8

What is the use of a loop in Python?

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To repeat a set of instructions multiple times

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To store data

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To perform calculations

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To get user input

Question 9

A variable in Python can be modified, while a constant cannot. Which option correctly describes this difference?

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A variable can be changed, while a constant cannot.

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A constant can be changed, while a variable cannot.

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They are both the same.

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There's no distinction between variables and constants in Python.

Question 10

Which of these operators is used to check if two values are equal?

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==

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=

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!=

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<

Question 11

What's the main purpose of a function in Python?

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To group instructions together and carry out a specific task

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To store information

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To define a variable

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To manage the flow of the program

Question 12

What is the purpose of the 'break' statement in a loop?

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To end the loop immediately

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To skip the current iteration

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To continue the loop

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To define a loop

Question 13

Variables, unlike constants, can be modified.

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True

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False

Question 14

Which of the following is used to store text in Python?

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String

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Integer

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Boolean

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Float

Question 15

To print 'Hello World' in Python, you use:

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print('Hello World')

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print Hello World

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Print Hello World

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hello_world()

Question 16

Which operator checks for equality in Python?

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==

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=

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!=

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<

Question 17

What is the purpose of the 'input()' function?

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To get user input

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To print text to the console

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To store a value in a variable

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To perform a calculation

Question 18

Which of these is not a reserved keyword in Python?

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name

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def

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import

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for

Question 19

What is the 'if' statement used for?

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To conditionally execute code

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To create a loop

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To store a value in a variable

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To print text to the console

Question 20

How do you assign a value to a variable in Python?

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x = 5

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x + 5

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print(x)

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x == 5

Question 21

What does 'for i in range(5): print(i)' do?

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Prints numbers from 0 to 4

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Prints numbers from 1 to 5

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Prints 'i' 5 times

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Stores the numbers from 0 to 4 in a list

Question 22

What is the difference between a function and a method in Python?

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Functions can only be defined outside classes, while methods can only be defined inside classes

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Methods can only be defined outside classes, while functions can only be defined inside classes

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Functions can take any number of arguments, while methods can only take `self` as the first argument

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There is no difference between functions and methods in Python

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a data type in Python?

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Array

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Integer

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Float

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String

Question 24

What is the purpose of the 'print()' function?

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To display text on the screen

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To get user input

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To perform calculations

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To store data in a variable

Question 25

Which of the following operators is used to add two numbers in Python?

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+

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-

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*

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/

Question 26

What is a variable?

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A named location in memory that stores data

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A type of data type

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A function

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A keyword

Question 27

Which of the following is a valid variable name in Python?

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my_variable

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1number

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number one

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my-variable

Question 28

What is the purpose of an 'if' statement?

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To execute code if a condition is true

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To loop through a sequence of items

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To get user input

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To store data in a variable

Question 29

What is the purpose of a 'while' loop?

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To execute code as long as a condition is true

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To execute code if a condition is true

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To loop through a sequence of items

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To get user input

Question 30

What is the main purpose of using a 'function' in Python?

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To group code that performs a specific task

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To store data in a variable

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To execute code repeatedly

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To display output on the screen

Question 31

Which of the following data types cannot be stored in Python?

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Images

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Number

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Text

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True or False

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a basic data type in Python?

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Character

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Integer

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String

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List

Question 33

Which of the following operators is used for addition in Python?

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+

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-

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*

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/

Question 34

In Python, how do you print "Hello World" on the screen?

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print("Hello World")

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echo("Hello World")

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output("Hello World")

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display("Hello World")

Question 35

In Python, what is the function used to get input from the user called?

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input()

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get()

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read()

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scan()

Question 36

Which symbol is used to add two numbers together in Python?

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+

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-

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*

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/

Question 37

What will be the result of running the following Python code: 
print(5 + 3 * 2)

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13

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5

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11

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15

Question 38

What is the purpose of a comment in Python?

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To provide additional information for humans

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To execute specific actions

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To store data

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To define variables

Question 39

What will be the output of the following Python code: 
for i in range(5):
  print(i)

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0 1 2 3 4

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1 2 3 4 5

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0 2 4

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1 3 5

Question 40

In Python, what is the primary purpose of using the `@` symbol before a function definition?

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Decorate a function and modify its behavior

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Define a class method

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Create a new function

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Define a global variable

Question 41

In Python, what is the primary function of the 'import' keyword?

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To import a module and its functions or classes

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To create a new module

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To define a new variable

Question 42

Which of the following is a valid variable name in Python?

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age

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1age

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$age

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age%

Question 43

What is the purpose of the 'print()' function in Python?

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To display output on the screen.

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To perform calculations.

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To store data in a variable.

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To get user input.

Question 44

Which data type would you use to store a whole number in Python?

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Integer

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Float

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Boolean

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String

Question 45

Which of the following operators is used to assign a value to a variable in Python?

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=

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-

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*

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+

Question 46

What is the purpose of an 'if' statement in Python?

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To execute code only if a certain condition is met.

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To store data in a variable.

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To get user input.

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To repeat code a set number of times.

Question 47

What is the purpose of a function in Python?

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To group code that performs a specific task.

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To store data.

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To control the flow of the program.

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To get user input.

Question 48

What is the output of the following Python code? 
number = 5
number += 3
print(number)

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8

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An error

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3

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5

Question 49

What is the correct way to print the text 'Hello, World!' in Python?

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print('Hello, World!')

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display('Hello, World!')

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print(Hello, World!)

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output('Hello, World!')

Question 50

What is the correct Python code to print the text 'Hello, world!' to the console?

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print('Hello, world!')

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show('Hello, world!')

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display('Hello, world!')

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write('Hello, world!')

Question 51

Which of the following is a valid variable name in Python?

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my_variable

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123variable

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my-variable

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my variable