Python Programming Quizzes for Year 13 Computer Science

Question 1

What is the purpose of the 'def' keyword in Python?

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To define a function

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To create a variable

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To import a module

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To handle exceptions

Question 2

Which of the following is a valid way to iterate over a list in Python?

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for item in list:

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while item in list:

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for item of list:

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foreach item in list:

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a valid logical operator in Python?

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xor

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and

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or

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not

Question 4

What is the output of the following code: print(type(5.0))

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float

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int

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str

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bool

Question 5

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

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def function_name():

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function function_name():

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define function_name():

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function_name():

Question 6

What data type is represented by the following value: "Hello World"?

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string

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integer

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float

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boolean

Question 7

Which of the following data structures is used to store a collection of unordered and unique elements?

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set

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list

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tuple

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dictionary

Question 8

Which of the following is a valid Python variable name?

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_number10

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10_number

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number 10

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£number

Question 9

What is the 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 contain any data type, while tuples can only contain integers

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Tuples can contain any data type, while lists can only contain strings

Question 10

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

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Load and access pre-defined functions and classes from external modules or libraries

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Define a new function within a Python script

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Return the value of an expression within a function

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Create instances of a class

Question 11

What is the correct syntax to assign a value to a variable in Python?

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name = value

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var = value

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set = value

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let = value

Question 12

What is the data type of 5 + 3j in Python?

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Complex number

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Integer

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Float

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String

Question 13

What is the result of executing print(abs(-5)) in Python?

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5

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-5

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0

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Error

Question 14

Which control flow statement is used to repeatedly execute a block of code as long as a condition is met?

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while

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for

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if

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else

Question 15

What does the 'break' statement do within a loop in Python?

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Terminates the loop immediately

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Skips the current iteration of the loop

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Restarts the loop from the beginning

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Exits the function containing the loop

Question 16

Which Python function creates a list of numbers within a specified range?

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range()

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list()

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enumerate()

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map()

Question 17

In Python, what is the role of the 'return' statement within a function?

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Ends the function execution and returns a value

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Re-executes the function body

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Skips the current function iteration

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Exits the loop containing the function

Question 18

Which option is NOT a recognized control flow statement in Python?

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switch

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if

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while

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for

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of defining a function in Python?

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Enable code reuse throughout a program

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Organize related code segments

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Structure data in a specific format

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Control the program's execution flow

Question 20

In Python, what's the correct syntax to define a function called 'greet_user()'?

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def greet_user():

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greet_user = def():

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function greet_user:

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def greet_user {}

Question 21

In the Python code snippet below, what data type is the variable 'age' assigned to?

age = 21

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int

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bool

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float

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str

Question 22

Which operator in Python is used to concatenate two strings?

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+

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*

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/

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%

Question 23

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

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To send a value back to the function caller

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To stop the execution of the function

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To define the function parameters

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To iterate through a collection

Question 24

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

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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 are ordered, while tuples are unordered.

Question 25

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

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int

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bool

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float

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string

Question 26

Which keyword is used to create a loop that runs as long as a certain condition is met?

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while

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if

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for

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else

Question 27

Which statement will correctly assign the value 'Hello' to the variable 'greeting' in Python?

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greeting = 'Hello'

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print('Hello', greeting)

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greeting = 'hello'

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greeting == 'Hello'

Question 28

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

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int

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string

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boolean

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float

Question 29

What is the correct syntax for assigning the value 10 to a variable named 'number' in Python?

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number = 10

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number == 10

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number := 10

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10 = number

Question 30

Which data type represents a sequence of characters in Python?

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String

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Integer

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Float

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Boolean