Python Coding Flashcards

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1
Q

Is Python an operating system?

A

No - it is a high level programming language

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2
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Define a variable

A

Variables are containers for storing data values

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3
Q

What is missing from this line of code?

print (“hello)

A

A “ is missing

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4
Q

An If statement is an example of…

A

Selection

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5
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A while loop is an example of…

A

Iteration

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6
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A print statement is an example of…

A

Sequence

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7
Q

What does this line of Python code do?

this line creates a new variable

A

Not run as it is just a comment

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8
Q

Why is this a syntax error?
if mark >10:
print (“well done”)

A

Line 2 is not indented

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9
Q

What is a syntax error?

A

When there is a spelling mistake or code is missing

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10
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What are the two other error types in addition to Syntax?

A

Logic error
Run-time error

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11
Q

What data type would a shoe size use?

A

Float

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12
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What data type would a phone number use?

A

String

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13
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What data type would date of birth use?

A

Date

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