Introduction to Programming: Learn the Basics of Coding for Beginners

Question 1

Which data type is used to represent whole numbers in Python?

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Integer

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Float

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String

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Boolean

Question 2

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

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To execute code only if a certain condition is met

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To create a loop

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To terminate a program

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To define a function

Question 3

What is the purpose of using variables in programming?

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To store data

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To give instructions to the computer

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To write code

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To find errors

Question 4

Which control structure allows you to repeat a block of code a specific number of times?

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For loop

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If statement

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While loop

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Switch statement

Question 5

What is the main purpose of a function?

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To perform a specific task

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To store data

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To control the flow of a program

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To create variables

Question 6

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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while

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$name

Question 7

What is the result of the following Python code? 
print("Hello" + "World")

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Hello World

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5

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HelloWorld

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Syntax error

Question 8

Which data structure in Python can store multiple values in an ordered sequence?

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List

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Dictionary

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Tuple

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Set

Question 9

What is the difference between a comment and a code statement in programming?

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Comments are used to document the code, while code statements implement the logic

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Comments are executed by the compiler, while code statements are ignored

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Code statements are executed by the compiler, while comments are ignored

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There is no difference between comments and code statements

Question 10

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

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Array

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Integer

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Float

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Boolean

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of a variable in programming?

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To store data

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To control the flow of the program

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To execute code

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To define functions

Question 12

Which of the following is the correct Python syntax for declaring a variable?

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num = 5

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var num = 5

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num := 5

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let num = 5

Question 13

In Python, which symbol is used to end a statement?

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;

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,

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:

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.

Question 14

Which of these options is a tool used by programmers to write and edit code?

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Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

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Compiler

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Debugger

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Virtual Machine

Question 15

What is the key difference between a compiler and an interpreter in programming?

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A compiler translates code into machine code all at once, while an interpreter executes code line by line.

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An interpreter translates code into machine code all at once, while a compiler executes code line by line.

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Compilers are used for high-level languages, while interpreters are used for low-level languages.

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Interpreters are used for high-level languages, while compilers are used for low-level languages.

Question 16

Which of the following programming languages is commonly used for web development?

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JavaScript

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Java

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Python

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C++

Question 17

What is the main purpose of debugging in programming?

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To identify and fix errors in code.

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To improve the performance of code.

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To add new features to a program.

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To test the functionality of a program.

Question 18

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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Float

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String

Question 19

When naming a variable in Python, which of the following is a valid option?

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my_variable

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123abc

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my-variable

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print

Question 20

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

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Array

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Integer

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Character

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Boolean

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental data type in programming?

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Object

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Integer

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String

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Boolean

Question 22

What is the primary purpose of using variables in programming?

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To store data.

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To perform calculations.

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To control the flow of a program.

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To display output.

Question 23

What will be the output of the following Python code: print(5 + "Hello")?

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5 Hello

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Hello 5

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5

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Error

Question 24

What is the **key** difference between a compiler and an interpreter?

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A compiler translates the entire program at once, while an interpreter executes it line by line

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An interpreter translates the entire program at once, while a compiler executes it line by line

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Both compilers and interpreters translate the entire program at once

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Both compilers and interpreters execute the entire program line by line

Question 25

Which of the following is considered a **bad** programming practice?

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Copying and pasting code without understanding it

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Using meaningful variable names

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Commenting your code

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Indenting code consistently

Question 26

What is the difference between a program and an algorithm?

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A program is a set of instructions that a computer executes, while an algorithm is a method for solving a problem

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An algorithm is a set of instructions that a computer executes, while a program is a method for solving a problem

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Both programs and algorithms are sets of instructions that a computer executes

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Both programs and algorithms are methods for solving a problem

Question 27

Which of the following is **not** a recommended programming practice?

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Copying and pasting code without understanding it

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Using descriptive variable names

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Commenting your code

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Indenting code for readability

Question 28

What is the primary difference between a compiler and an interpreter?

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A compiler translates code into machine code all at once, while an interpreter executes it line by line.

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An interpreter translates code into machine code all at once, while a compiler executes it line by line.

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Both compilers and interpreters execute code line by line.

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Both compilers and interpreters translate code into machine code all at once.

Question 29

Which of the following is a common high-level programming language?

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Java

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Assembly

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Machine code

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HTML

Question 30

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

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List

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Number

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Text

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True/False

Question 31

Which data type is used to store whole numbers?

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Integer

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String

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Boolean

Question 32

Which of the provided options is NOT a fundamental data type in programming?

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Rectangle

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Integer

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String

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Boolean

Question 33

What is the purpose of a variable in programming?

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To store and manipulate data

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To perform calculations and operations

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To control the flow of execution

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To display output to the user

Question 34

Which control structure is used to execute a block of code only when a specific condition is met?

Accepted Answer

If statement

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For loop

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While loop

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Switch statement

Question 35

Which operator 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 36

What is the key difference between a while loop and a for loop?

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A while loop continues executing as long as a condition is true, while a for loop repeats a fixed number of times

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A for loop continues executing as long as a condition is true, while a while loop repeats a fixed number of times

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There is no significant difference between a while loop and a for loop

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A while loop is used to iterate over a sequence, while a for loop is used to repeat a specific block of code

Question 37

In Python, what's the key difference between a local variable and a global variable?

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Local variables can only be used within their function, while global variables can be used anywhere in the program.

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Global variables can only be used within their function, while local variables can be used anywhere in the program.

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Local variables are stored in the program's memory, while global variables are stored in the computer's memory.

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Local variables have a shorter lifespan than global variables.

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a primitive data type in programming?

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String

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Integer

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Char

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Boolean

Question 39

What is the main purpose of a variable in programming?

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To store and retrieve data

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To display information

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To control the flow of a program

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To perform calculations

Question 40

Which of the following lines of code correctly assigns the value 10 to a variable named 'number' in Python?

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number = 10

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int number = 10

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Number number = 10

Question 41

Which of the following control structures allows for repeated execution of a block of code while a condition remains true?

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While loop

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If statement

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Switch statement

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For loop

Question 42

What is the primary use of an 'if' statement in programming?

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To conditionally execute a set of statements

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To control program flow

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To terminate a program

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To store data

Question 43

Which of the following Python expressions will evaluate to True?

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10 > 5

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10 == 5

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5 > 10

Question 44

What will be the output when the following Python code is executed: print(abs(-5))

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5

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Error

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-5

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0

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using libraries in programming?

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Increased development time

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Enhanced efficiency

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Improved code quality

Question 46

What is the main role of a compiler in the programming process?

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Translating high-level code into machine code

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Storing data

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Executing a program

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Debugging a program

Question 47

Which of the following data types is not supported in Python?

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Double

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Boolean

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Integer

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String

Question 48

What is the primary purpose of using a variable in programming?

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To store data or information

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To define functions

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To print output

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To control program flow

Question 49

Which control structure is employed to repeatedly execute a block of code while a specified condition remains true?

Accepted Answer

While loop

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For loop

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Break statement

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If statement

Question 50

When naming variables in Python, which convention should be followed?

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Start with a lowercase letter, use underscores for separation, and avoid special characters

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Include spaces between words

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Use hyphens for separation

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Use any capitalization style

Question 51

What is the main purpose of defining functions in programming?

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To organize and reuse sections of code

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To print output

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To control program flow

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To store data

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT considered a primitive data type?

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Dictionary

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Boolean

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Integer

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String

Question 53

What output do you expect from the following Python code: print ("Hello " + "World!")?

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Hello World!

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World! Hello

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Hello World

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HelloWorld

Question 54

Which of these comparison operators checks if two values are equal?

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==

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<

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=

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>

Question 55

What is the primary purpose of using an 'if' statement in programming?

Accepted Answer

To execute code only when a specific condition is met

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To store data

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To print output

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To repeat a block of code