Python Lutz Chapter 1

Question 1

T/F: Python is a [language].

Answer 1

F. Python is an interpreter

Question 2

PVM stands for:

Answer 2

Python virtual machine

Question 3

When you execute, ___ code is converted into ____, which is then routed to a ____

Answer 3

source code;
byte code;
virtual machine

Question 4

a Folder is a.k.a :

Answer 4

a directory

Question 5

what are Modules?

Answer 5

simply, modules are text files containing Python statements

Question 6

From top to bottom, list the sequence of the Python hierarchy.

Answer 6

Program  --> 
Modules  -->
Statements
Expressions
Objects

Question 7

What datatypes/objects in Python are Immutable?

Answer 7

numbers,
strings,
tuples

Question 8

What datatypes/objects in Python are Mutable?

Answer 8

lists,
dictionaries,
sets

Question 9

What is a tuple?

Answer 9

a compound datatype, specifically an ordered and Immutable list

Question 10

If a list is surrounded by Parentheses, then it’s a ____

Answer 10

tuple

Question 11

If a term/expression is surrounded by quotation marks, then it is a ____

Answer 11

STRING

Question 12

If a term/expression is surrounded by square brackets, then it is a _____.

Answer 12

list

Question 13

If a term/expression is surrounded by braces/curly brackets {} , then it is a ___

Answer 13

DICTIONARY