Python Programming for Year 8: Learn Python Basics Online

Question 1

In Python, how do you declare a variable?

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name = value

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var name = value

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define name = value

Question 2

Which data type in Python is used for storing text?

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string

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int

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float

Question 3

What will be the output of the following Python code: print('Hello' + ' ' + 'World')?

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Hello World

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HelloWorld

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Hello  World

Question 4

What is the purpose of the break statement in Python?

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To exit the current loop

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To exit the current function

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To exit the current program

Question 5

In Python, how do you declare a variable named 'name'?

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name = 'John Doe'

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var name = 'John Doe'

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set name = 'John Doe'

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define name = 'John Doe'

Question 6

What type of data is represented by 'Hello World' in Python?

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String

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Integer

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Boolean

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List

Question 7

How do you create a list in Python?

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[]

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{}

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()

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<>

Question 8

What is the key difference between a list and a tuple in Python?

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Lists are mutable, while tuples are immutable

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Tuples are mutable, while lists are immutable

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Lists can only store strings, while tuples can store any data type

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Tuples can only store numbers, while lists can store any data type

Question 9

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

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my_variable

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123abc

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my_ variable

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my-variable

Question 10

What does the 'print()' function do in Python?

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Displays text on the console

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Stores data in a variable

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Takes input from the user

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Performs calculations

Question 11

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

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To execute code only if a certain condition is met

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To loop through a sequence of values

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To store data in a variable

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To perform calculations

Question 12

In Python, what is the correct way to display a message on the screen?

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print("Hello")

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echo("Hello")

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display("Hello")

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System.out.println("Hello")

Question 13

Which of the following options correctly represents a float data type in Python?

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10.5

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10

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"10.5"

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10+5j

Question 14

What is the function of the following code: for number in range(5): ?

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Creates a loop that repeats 5 times

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Defines a variable named 'number' and sets its value to 5

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Prints numbers from 1 to 5

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Sets the range of possible values for 'number' as 1 to 5

Question 15

What will be the output of the following Python code: x = 5; y = 2; print(x + y)?

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7

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52

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xy

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Error

Question 16

Which Python function can be used to generate a random number?

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random()

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rand()

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generateRandom()

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getRandom()

Question 17

What is the primary purpose of indentation in Python code?

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To organize code into blocks

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To make code more visually appealing

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To execute specific lines of code

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To define functions

Question 18

In Python, how do you print a string?

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print("Hello World")

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display("Hello World")

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echo "Hello World"

Question 19

What does a `for` loop do in Python?

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Iterates over a sequence of items

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Defines a function

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Compares two values

Question 20

Which of these is a conditional statement in Python?

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if

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while

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for

Question 21

What does the `input()` function do in Python?

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Gets user input from the console

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Prints a message to the console

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Stores a value in a variable

Question 22

What is the output of `print(abs(-5))` in Python?

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5

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-5

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0

Question 23

In Python, when should you use a 'for' loop instead of a 'while' loop?

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When you know exactly how many times the loop should run

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When you don't know exactly how many times the loop should run

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When you want the loop to run indefinitely

Question 24

Which operator represents logical AND in Python?

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and

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&&

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or

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|&

Question 25

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

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To execute code only if a specific condition is satisfied

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To create a loop

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To define a function

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To store multiple values

Question 26

Which syntax is correct for iterating over a list in Python?

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for item in list:

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for (item of list):

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foreach list item:

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for in loop list:

Question 27

Which of these is a valid string method in Python?

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upper()

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toUpper()

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UpperCase()

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ToUpperCase()

Question 28

What is the main difference between a list and a tuple in Python?

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Lists can be modified, but tuples cannot

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Tuples can be modified, but lists cannot

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Lists and tuples are identical

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Tuples can store any data type, while lists cannot

Question 29

How do you create a variable named 'num' with the value 10 in Python?

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num = 10

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set num to 10

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create num as 10

Question 30

What is the data type of the Python expression: 10 + 3.5?

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Float

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Integer

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String

Question 31

Which of the following is a valid arithmetic operator in Python?

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*

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++

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&

Question 32

Which of the following is a valid Python variable name?

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my_name

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123

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$name

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my name

Question 33

How do you print the string 'Hello' in Python?

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print('Hello')

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echo('Hello')

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display('Hello')

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write('Hello')

Question 34

What is the data type of the variable 'age' in the following Python code:

age = 15

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Integer

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String

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Boolean

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Float

Question 35

To store the name 'John' in a variable called 'name', which Python code is correct?

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name = 'John'

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var name = John

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let name := 'John'

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'name' = John

Question 36

How do you create a variable called 'my_var' and put the number 10 inside it in Python?

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my_var = 10

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int my_var = 10

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10 = my_var

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var my_var = 10

Question 37

What does the 'print()' function do in Python?

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It shows text on the screen.

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It saves data in a variable.

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It creates a new function.

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It stops a program.

Question 38

Which symbol is used to put a value into a variable in Python?

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=

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*

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+

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/

Question 39

Which code correctly creates a variable called 'name' and puts the value 'John' in it?

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name = 'John'

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var name = 'John'

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'name' = John

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John = name

Question 40

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

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To show things on the screen.

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To save information in a variable.

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To control how a program runs.

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To do math problems.

Question 41

What type of data in Python is used for writing words and letters?

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String

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List

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Integer

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Boolean

Question 42

Which of the following is a valid Python variable name?

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my_variable

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123abc

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my variable

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my-variable