Python Fundamentals

Question 1

The ______ of a language is the the format the code must be typed or written in in order for the interpreter to successfully run or a compiler to succesfully build and execute.

Answer 1

Syntax

Question 2

The / [Forwardslash] character is used to extend statements to a new line in python.

Answer 2

False. It is the backslash

Question 3

You are programming in Python and the interpreter gives you the following error.
TabError: inconsistent use of tabs and spaces in indentation.
What is the first thing you need to check for in your code?

Answer 3

Verify your code contains no illegal mixing of tabs and spaces.

Question 4

Python relies heavily on ________ to determine the control flow structure of an application.

Answer 4

indentation

Question 5

What is the recommended shebang convention to ensure that Python scripts can continue to be portable across Linux systems, regardless of the version of the Python interpreter. (PEP 394)

Answer 5

!/usr/bin/env python3

Even as the Python 2 interpreter becomes less common, it remains reasonable for scripts to continue to use the python3 convention, rather than just python. (from PEP 394)

Question 6

The shebang in a Python text file provides what to the script?

Answer 6

The pathway to the Python interpreter.

Question 7

An _________ is the name applied to software that can edit,organize and debug code.

Answer 7

IDE (refer to slide deck 1 slide 25 and, 26)