Python Programming for Year 11: Interactive Quizzes and Practice

Question 1

In Python, which syntax is used to define a function?

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def name_of_function():

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function name_of_function:

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func name_of_function():

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define name_of_function():

Question 2

In Python, what is the data type of the expression 'Hello World'?

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String

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Integer

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Boolean

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Float

Question 3

Which keyword introduces a conditional statement in Python?

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if

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switch

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unless

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case

Question 4

What is the function of the 'return' statement in a Python function?

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Exits the function and returns a value

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Defines the function's parameters

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Calls another function

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Prints the result to the console

Question 5

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

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Includes external modules or libraries

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Defines a new module or library

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Creates a new variable

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Prints a message to the console

Question 6

Which of the following Python statements correctly iterates through a list named 'marks' and prints each element to the console?

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for mark in marks:
  print(mark)

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for i in range(len(marks)):
  print(marks[i])

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for mark in range(len(marks)):
  print(mark)

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while i < len(marks):
  print(marks[i])
  i += 1

Question 7

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

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Pointer

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String

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List

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Tuple

Question 8

Which of the following is the correct syntax to create a list in Python?

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a = [1, 2, 3]

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a = {1, 2, 3}

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a = 1, 2, 3

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a = (1, 2, 3)

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a built-in 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 10

Which of the following is the correct syntax to define a variable in Python?

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my_variable = value

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variable my_variable

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def my_variable(value):

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print(my_variable)

Question 11

What is the data type of the following Python expression: 1 + 2j?

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Complex

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Integer

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Float

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String

Question 12

Which control structure is used to execute a block of code multiple times based on a condition?

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While loop

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If statement

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For loop

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Switch statement

Question 13

What is the purpose of a function in Python?

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To group code and perform a specific task

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To store data

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To control the flow of execution

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To create new data types

Question 14

Which of the following Python expressions evaluates to True?

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bool(1.5)

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bool(0)

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bool(None)

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bool('')

Question 15

What is the output of the following Python code: print(list(range(1, 6, 2)))?

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[1, 3, 5]

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[1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

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[2, 4, 6]

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[]

Question 16

Which of the following Python functions is used to find the minimum value in a list?

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min()

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max()

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sum()

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len()

Question 17

What is the purpose of the 'self' parameter in Python methods?

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To refer to the current object (instance) of the class

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To pass arguments to the method

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To return a value from the method

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To define a new class variable

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct syntax to define a function in Python?

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def function_name(parameters):

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function function_name(parameters)

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fun function_name(parameters):

Question 19

What is the data type of the following Python variable: 'True'?

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Boolean

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String

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Integer

Question 20

Which control structure is used to iterate over a sequence in Python?

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for loop

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while loop

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do-while loop

Question 21

What is the purpose of the 'return' statement in a Python function?

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To end the function and return a value

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To call another function

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To create a new variable

Question 22

Which of the following is a valid Python relational operator?

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==

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>>>>

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=&

Question 23

What is the difference between a parameter and an argument in Python?

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A parameter is defined in the function definition, while an argument is passed when the function is called

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An argument is defined in the function definition, while a parameter is passed when the function is called

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Parameters and arguments are interchangeable terms

Question 24

Which of the following is a benefit of using object-oriented programming?

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Code reusability and maintainability

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Increased code complexity

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Reduced code efficiency

Question 25

Which of the following is a valid method to convert a string to uppercase in Python?

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upper()

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toUpper()

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UPPER()

Question 26

What is the main purpose of using the 'import' statement in Python?

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To load and access external modules

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To create new variables

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To define functions

Question 27

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

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myVariable = 10

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var myVariable = 10

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myVariable := 10

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__myVariable = 10

Question 28

What data type will result from the following Python expression: 10 + '20'

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String

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Integer

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Float

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Boolean

Question 29

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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String

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Boolean

Question 30

What is the output displayed when running the following Python code: print(len('Hello World'))

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5

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10

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Hello

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World

Question 31

Which Python module is used for working with regular expressions?

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re

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regex

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pattern

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match

Question 32

Which file mode in Python allows you to create a new file or overwrite an existing one?

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Write (w)

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Read (r)

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Append (a)

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Read and Write (r+)

Question 33

Which Python variable name follows proper naming conventions?

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my_variable

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1_variable

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my variable

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var@iable

Question 34

Which Python data type is used to store whole numbers?

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int

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float

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string

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boolean

Question 35

Which control structure in Python is used to repeatedly execute a block of code until a condition becomes False?

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while loop

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for loop

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if statement

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elif statement

Question 36

In Python, which keyword is used to define a function?

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def

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return

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function

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func

Question 37

Which of the following is an example of object-oriented programming in Python?

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Creating a class with properties and methods.

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Defining a function to perform a specific task

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Using loops to iterate over collections.

Question 38

When creating a list in Python, what is the correct syntax?

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list_name = []

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list_name = <-[]>

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list_name = ()

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list_name = {}

Question 39

What is the output of the following Python code: print(type(10.5))?

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Answer

Answer

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Question 40

What is the main purpose of a function in Python?

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To group reusable code into a single unit.

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To define a new data type

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To control the flow of execution

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To store data values

Question 41

Which of the following is an invalid operator in Python?

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&&

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==

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in

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+=

Question 42

Which of the following is the correct syntax to inherit from a parent class in Python?

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class Child(Parent):

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class Child implements Parent:

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class Child extends Parent:

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class Child inherits Parent:

Question 43

What is the purpose of the 'self' parameter in Python methods?

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To refer to the current instance of the class

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To store the method name

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To pass arguments to the method

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To return the method output

Question 44

Which of the following is a built-in data structure in Python used to store key-value pairs?

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Dictionary

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Set

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Tuple

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List

Question 45

What is the output of the following Python code: print(len('Hello World'))

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11

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10

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5

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Hello World