Python Proficiency

Python Proficiency

Explore your knowledge of the popular programming language Python with this quiz. Test your understanding of its essential constructs, string manipulation and more!

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What is the data type used to store strings in Python?

What is the data type used to store strings in Python?
int
float
boolean
str
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Besides numbers, what are the two types of data in Python?

Besides numbers, what are the two types of data in Python?
ints and floats
lists and dictionaries
strings and floats
strings and collections
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What type of loop is used when you know how many times you want to loop?

What type of loop is used when you know how many times you want to loop?
while loop
for loop
do-while loop
foreach loop
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Which of the following does not exist in Python?

Which of the following does not exist in Python?
switch
if-else-if ladder
ternary operator
short-circuiting operators
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Which of the following is not a function?

Which of the following is not a function?
print()
input()
list()
myVar
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What is the function for a logical operator OR used for in Python?

What is the function for a logical operator OR used for in Python?
return either one or the other
return true if one expression is false
return true if both expressions are true
return true if either expression is true
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What kind of Syntax is used in Python?

What kind of Syntax is used in Python?
Indentation-based
Parentheses-based
Bracket-based
Semi-colon-based
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Which of the following is not a variable type in Python?

Which of the following is not a variable type in Python?
int
bool
list
record
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What is an attribute in Python?

A predefined variable
A property of a class
An in-built function
A global keyword
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Which of the following is a valid use of the 'in' keyword in Python?

Which of the following is a valid use of the 'in' keyword in Python?
Hint: 2 choices
Checking if a number is contained in a range
Checking if a string is contained in a list
Checking if an elements is contained an integer
Checking if an array is contained inside another array
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Which of the following is used to persist data to disk in Python?

Which of the following is used to persist data to disk in Python?
Hint: 2 choices
pickle
cPickle
Pickle
json
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Which of the following uses the least memory in Python?

Which of the following uses the least memory in Python?
list
tuple
string
dictionary
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Which of the following is a valid type of exception in Python?

Hint: 2 choices
standard exception
special exception
built-in exception
machine exception