Topic 2 - Session 2 - MTA Intro Course Flashcards
1
Q
What is the elif statement short for?
A
else if
2
Q
Does order matter when doing if and elif statements?
A
Yes - the order matters when using comparisons
3
Q
What is another name for “if all else fails” statement?
A
else statement
4
Q
In simple terms, explain the logic behind a while loop
A
A while loop means, ‘while something is True or False, run this code.
5
Q
In simple terms, explain the logic behind a for loop
A
A for loop is set to run a certain number of times.
6
Q
What is a break statement used for?
A
A break statement is used to break out of a While loop or a for loop, and to execute the code that follows the loop.
7
Q
Why might you use the ‘pass’ condition in a python script?
A
A pass condition is used as a placeholder for future code.
