IT first q Flashcards
What do you call a value given to a function when it is run?
an arguement
What do you call one or more lines of code that perform a complete action?
a statement
What do you call a series of statements that has a name and performs some task?
a function
What do you call a value written out directly inside the code?
a literal
What what is an expression?
anything that can be turned into a value
How do you create a variable in Python?
with an assignment statement
Where do arguments appear in a call to a function?
inside parentheses right after the function name
What do you call a statement that gives a value to a variable?
an assignment statement
What do you call a location in RAM with a name that holds a value?
a variable
What do you call a statement that runs a function?
a function call
What do you call a sequence of characters?
a string
Is there a limit to the number of arguments you can use in a print function?
no
What is the name of the function used to read input from the keyboard?
Input
What is wrong with the following variable name?
1st_try
It begins with a number
Write an assignment statement that asks the user for an integer, converts it to the correct data type and assigns it to the variable number.
number = int(input(“Please enter an integer: “))
What are the four types of expressions?
literals, variables, calculations, function calls
Name three data types.
Float, String, and integer
What is the purpose of the argument to the function mentioned above?
text used to prompt the user for a value
Write an assignment statement that asks the user for his or her name and assigns it to the variable name.
name = input(“Please enter your name: “)
Write an assignment statement that asks the user for a decimal number, converts it to the correct data type and assigns it to the variable number.
number = float(input(“Please enter a decimal number: “))
