wk1 - quiz.py

Question 1
When Python is running in the interactive mode and displaying the chevron prompt (>>>) - 
what question is Python asking you?

What Python statement would you like me to run?
What is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?
What is the next machine language instruction to run?
What Python script would you like me to run?

Answer: What Python statement would you like me to run?

Question 2
What will the following program print out:
>>> x = 15
>>> x = x + 5
>>> print x

15
20
x + 5
"print x"
5

Answer: 20

Question 3
Python scripts (files) have names that end with:

.png
.exe
.py
.doc

Answer: .py

Question 4
Which of these words is a reserved word in Python ?

copy
if
make
names

Answer: if

Question 5
What is the proper way to say “good-bye” to Python?

while
quit()
#EXIT
// stop

Answer: quit()

Question 6
Which of the parts of a computer actually execute the program instructions?

Central Processing Unit
Main Memory
Secondary Memory
Input/Output Devices

Answer: Central Processing Unit

Question 7
What is "code" in the context of this course?

A password we use to unlock Python features
A set of rules that govern the style of programs
A way to encrypt data during World War II
A sequence of instructions in a programming language

Answer: A sequence of instructions in a programming language

Question 8
A USB memory stick is an example of which of the following components of computer architecture?

Central Processing Unit
Secondary Memory
Output Device
Main Memory

Answer: Secondary Memory

Question 9
What is the best way to think about a "Syntax Error" while programming?

The computer is overheating and just wants you to stop to let it cool down
You will never learn how to program
The computer did not understand the statement that you entered
The computer has used GPS to find your location and hates everyone from your town

Answer: The computer did not understand the statement that you entered

Question 10
Which of the following is not one of the programming patterns covered in Chapter 1?

Random steps
Sequential Steps
Conditional Steps
Repeated Steps

Answer: Random steps