Variables and Data Types Quiz: Test Your Understanding

Question 1

Which of these 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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String

Question 2

What is the most accurate definition of a variable?

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A named storage location in a computer's memory that can hold data.

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A type of data that can be stored in a variable.

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An instruction that tells the computer to perform an action.

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A value that cannot be changed during a program's execution.

Question 3

What is the key distinction between an integer and a float?

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Integers represent whole numbers, while floats represent decimal numbers.

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Floats represent whole numbers, while integers represent decimal numbers.

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Both integers and floats can represent whole and decimal numbers.

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There is no difference between integers and floats.

Question 4

What data type is used to store whole numbers in Python?

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int

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string

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float

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boolean

Question 5

What is the main purpose of a variable in programming?

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To store data

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To perform calculations

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To control program flow

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To display output

Question 6

Which choice below is NOT a valid data type in programming?

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Fruit

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Integer

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String

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Boolean

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a variable in programming?

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To store a value for later use.

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To perform calculations.

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To display information.

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To control the flow of the program.

Question 8

Which of these operators checks if two values are not equal?

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!=

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==

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>

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+

Question 9

In Python, which syntax is correct for declaring a variable?

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variable_name = value

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var = value

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declare variable name = value

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define variable_name to value

Question 10

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

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Displaying information on the screen.

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Storing information in a variable.

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Receiving input from a user.

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Performing calculations.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a conditional statement in Python?

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if condition:

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while condition:

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for condition:

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switch condition:

Question 12

In Python, which of the following is a valid variable name?

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my_variable

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5my_name

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1st_

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for

Question 13

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

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List

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Integer

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String

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Float

Question 14

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

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To get the data type of a variable

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To create a new variable

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To print the value of a variable

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To assign a value to a variable

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a boolean data type?

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True

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10

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Hello

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3.14

Question 16

Which of these is a valid variable name in Python?

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my_age

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10age

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John Smith

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True

Question 17

Which of these is a data type that can store a sequence of characters?

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String

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Number

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Boolean

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Array

Question 18

What is the purpose of declaring a variable in programming?

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To reserve a space in memory for storing data

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To perform calculations

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To control the flow of a program

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To print data

Question 19

Which of the following operators 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 20

Which data type can store only two possible values, true or false?

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Boolean

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Number

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String

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Array

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a valid variable name in Python?

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variable with spaces

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my_variable

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123

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myVariable

Question 22

Which data structure can store a collection of items in a specific order?

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List

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Tuple

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Set

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Dictionary

Question 23

What is the purpose of using libraries in Python?

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To access pre-written code and functionality

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To make the code more efficient

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To avoid errors

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To add visual appeal to the code

Question 24

In Python, which function can you use to change a string of numbers into a whole number?

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int(string)

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convert(string, 'int')

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string.toInt()

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string // 1

Question 25

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

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Array

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Integer

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String

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Boolean

Question 26

What is the primary purpose of using variables in programming?

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To temporarily store data

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To perform mathematical calculations

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To control the flow of the program

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To print output on the screen

Question 27

Which symbol 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 28

What is the result of the following Python code: 
 a = 10 
 a += 5

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a is 15

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a is 5

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a is 10

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a is undefined

Question 29

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

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my_variable

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123

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my-variable

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my variable

Question 30

What is a variable in programming?

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A named location in memory used to store data

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A data type that can be stored in a variable

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An operator used to manipulate data

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A keyword used to declare a variable

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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Float

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Boolean

Question 32

What is the purpose of the assignment operator (=)?

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To assign a value to a variable

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To declare a variable

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To compare two values

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To perform mathematical calculations

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a valid variable name in Python?

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123

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name

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my_variable

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_variable

Question 34

Which of the following operators is used to combine two strings in Python?

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+

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-

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*

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/

Question 35

Consider the following Python code: 
a = 10 
a += 5. What is the resulting value of variable 'a'?

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15

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5

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10

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Error

Question 36

Which of the following is an example of a boolean data type?

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True

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Hello World

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123

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3.14

Question 37

What is the primary function of a variable in programming?

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To store and manipulate data

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To perform calculations

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To control program flow

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To display information

Question 38

Which operator 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 39

What is the key difference between a string and an integer data type?

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Strings store text characters, while integers store numerical values.

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Strings store numerical values, while integers store text characters.

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Strings can be modified, while integers cannot.

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Integers can be modified, while strings cannot.

Question 40

What is the purpose of the '==' operator in Python?

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To compare two values

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To assign a value to a variable

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To perform addition

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To perform subtraction

Question 41

Which of the following is a valid data type for storing a person's age in Python?

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Integer

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String

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Boolean

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Float

Question 42

What is the difference between a 'while' loop and a 'for' loop in Python?

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A 'while' loop runs until a condition is met, while a 'for' loop runs a specific number of times.

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A 'for' loop runs until a condition is met, while a 'while' loop runs a specific number of times.

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They both perform the same function in Python.

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Neither of these are loops in Python.

Question 43

What is the purpose of using variables in Python?

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To temporarily store data in a program

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To perform calculations

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To control the flow of a program

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To improve the readability of code

Question 44

What is the main purpose of using data types in programming?

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To ensure that data is processed correctly

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To make the code more readable

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To speed up program execution

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To prevent syntax errors

Question 45

If you wanted to store a student's age in a computer program, which type of data would you use?

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Integer

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Float

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String

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Boolean

Question 46

Which of these is a good name for a variable that stores a student's age?

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studentAge

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student name

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1stStudent

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student-name

Question 47

If you already have a variable called 'score' and you want to change its value, what happens?

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The variable 'score' is updated with the new value.

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A new variable with the same name is made.

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An error happens.

Question 48

Which type of data is best for storing a 'yes' or 'no' answer?

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Boolean

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Integer

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String

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Float

Question 49

What is the main purpose of declaring a variable?

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To create a space in the computer's memory to hold information.

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To make a new program file.

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To do math calculations.

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To show text on the screen.

Question 50

What symbol is used to join two pieces of text together?

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+

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/

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-

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*

Question 51

What is the difference between an integer and a float?

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Integers are whole numbers without decimal points, while floats can have decimal points.

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Integers are for calculations, while floats store text.

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Floats are faster than integers.

Question 52

If you want to store a student's name in a program, which type of data is best?

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String

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Boolean

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Integer

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Float

Question 53

What is the answer to this calculation: 10 % 3?

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1

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0

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10

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3