Python for everyone chapter 1

1. 

When Python is running in the interactive mode and displaying the chevron prompt (>>>) - what question is Python asking you?

What is the next machine language instruction to run?

What is your favourite color?

What Python statement would you like me to run?

What Python script would you like me to run?

2. 

What will the following program print out:

>>> x = 15
>>> x = x + 5
>>> print x

20

5

15

"print x"

x + 5

3. 

Python scripts (files) have names that end with:

.exe

.py

.doc

.png

4. 

Which of these words is a reserved word in Python ?

for

names

pizza

payroll

5. 

What is the proper way to say “good-bye” to Python?

quit()

#EXIT

while

// stop

6. 

Which of the parts of a computer actually executes the program instructions?

Secondary Memory

Main Memory

Input/Output Devices

Central Processing Unit

7. 

What is "code" in the context of this course?

A way to encrypt data during World War II

A sequence of instructions in a programming language

A password we use to unlock Python features

A set of rules that govern the style of programs

8. 

A USB memory stick is an example of which of the following components of computer architecture?

Output Device

Central Processing Unit

Main Memory

Secondary Memory

9. 

What is the best way to think about a "Syntax Error" while programming?

The computer is overheating and just wants you to stop to let it cool down

The computer needs to have its software upgraded

The computer did not understand the statement that you entered

The computer has used GPS to find your location and hates everyone from your town

10. 

Which of the following is not one of the programming patterns covered in Chapter 1?

Conditional Steps

Random steps

Sequential Steps

Repeated Steps