Introduction to Python Quiz - Teach Computer Science

Question 1 of 10

Which of the following is an interpreted language?

Python C Fortran C++

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Question 2 of 10

The items listed in the parentheses of a procedure definition are called ………………..

variables scripts parameters comments

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Question 3 of 10

Computer languages that are designed to be used and understood by humans are ………………..

natural languages binary code machine code high-level languages

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Question 4 of 10

A computer …………………. is a detailed, step-by-step set of instructions telling a computer exactly what to do.

software hardware program algorithm

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Question 5 of 10

Which of the following is FALSE about compilers?

It translates a program written in a high-level language into machine code. A compiled code can be used multiple times without recompilation. It optimises the code. If an error is found in a line, the compiler pauses the translation, prompts the user to correct the error.

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Question 6 of 10

Which of the following translators do not produce an object file?

Interpreter Compiler Assembler

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Question 7 of 10

Which of the following symbols is used to place a multiline comment?

Triple single or double quotes # + Single quotes or double quotes

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Question 8 of 10

Which of the following is a disadvantage of Python?

Python does not offer an interactive user interface. Python is not easy to understand. Python is slower than compiled programs in case of large-scale simulations. Compulsory variable declaration before using them.

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Question 9 of 10

Which of the following is TRUE about Python?

Python is a compiled language. Python is an open-source programming language. Python does not support an object-oriented programming technique. Python is a low-level language.

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Question 10 of 10

A statement is ………………..

a part of an algorithm a complete computer command a translation of machine language a solution to a problem

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