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Beginning Python introduces students to the fundamentals of programming using the Python language, one of the most popular and versatile languages in software development today. This course covers essential programming concepts such as variables, data types, control structures, functions, and error handling, with a focus on practical problem-solving techniques. Students will learn how to write, debug, and execute simple Python programs, develop algorithms, and apply their skills to real-world examples, laying a strong foundation for more advanced programming courses and applications. No prior experience with programming is required.
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Starting Out with Python 4th Edition by Tony Gaddis
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers and Programming
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Q1) Which computer language uses short words known as mnemonics for writing programs?
A) Assembly
B) Java
C) Pascal
D) Visual Basic
Answer: A
Q2) A computer is a single device that performs different types of tasks for its users.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) What type of volatile memory is usually used only for temporary storage while running a program?
A) ROM
B) TMM
C) RAM
D) TVM
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Input, Processing, and Output
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Q1) After the execution of the following statement,the variable sold will reference the numeric literal value as (n)__________ data type.
Sold = 256.752
A) int
B) float
C) str
D) currency
Answer: B
Q2) In Python,print statements written on separate lines do not necessarily output on separate lines.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) The % symbol is the remainder operator,also known as the ___________ operator. Answer: modulus,mod
Q4) A flowchart is a tool used by programmers to design programs.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Decision Structures and Boolean Logic
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Q1) The Python language is not sensitive to block structuring of code.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) What does the following expression mean?
X <= y
A) x is less than y
B) x is less than or equal to y
C) x is greater than y
D) x is greater than or equal to y
Answer: B
Q3) A(n)__________ structure is a logical design that controls the order in which a set of statements execute.
A) function
B) control
C) sequence
D) iteration
Answer: B
Q4) In flowcharting,the __________ symbol is used to represent a Boolean expression.
Answer: diamond
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Chapter 4: Repetition Structures
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Q1) The integrity of a program's output is only as good as the integrity of its input. For this reason,the program should discard input that is invalid and prompt the user to enter valid data.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What type of loop structure repeats the code based on the value of Boolean expression?
A) condition-controlled loop
B) number-controlled loop
C) count-controlled loop
D) Boolean-controlled loop
Q3) To get the total number of iterations in a nested loop,add the number of iterations in the inner loop to the number in the outer loop.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The first line in a while loop is referred to as the condition clause.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Functions
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Q1) In a value-returning function,the value of the expression that follows the keyword __________ will be sent back to the part of the program that called the function.
A) def
B) result
C) sent
D) return
Q2) In Python,a module's file name should end in ___________.
Q3) The __________ design technique can be used to break down an algorithm into functions.
A) subtask
B) block
C) top-down
D) simplification
Q4) The function header begins with the keyword __________ and is followed by the name of the function.
Q5) In a flowchart,a function call is depicted by a(n)___________.
Q6) The value assigned to a global constant can be changed in the mainline logic. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Files and Exceptions
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Q1) Programmers usually refer to the process of __________ data in a file as writing data to the file.
Q2) Which statement can be used to handle some of the runtime errors in a program?
A) an exception statement
B) a try statement
C) a try/except statement
D) an exception handler statement
Q3) A filename __________ is a short sequence of characters that appear at the end of a filename,preceded by a period.
Q4) Which step creates a connection between a file and a program?
A) open the file
B) read the file
C) process the file
D) close the file
Q5) When a piece of data is read from a file,it is copied from the file into the program.
A)True
B)False
Q6) If data is retrieved from a file by a program,this is known by the term __________ file.
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Chapter 7: Lists and Tuples
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Q1) In order to create a graph in Python,you need to include
A) import matplotlib
B) import pyplot
C) import matplotlib.pyplot
D) import matplotlib
Import pyplot
Q2) Which method can be used to convert a tuple to a list?
A) append
B) tuple
C) insert
D) list
Q3) The __________ function returns the item that has the lowest value in the sequence.
Q4) The primary difference between a tuple and a list is that
A) you don't use commas to separate elements in a tuple
B) a tuple can only include string elements
C) a tuple cannot include lists as elements
D) once a tuple is created, it cannot be changed
Q5) The __________ method is commonly used to add items to a list.
Q6) A(n)__________ is an object that holds multiple items of data.
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Chapter 8: More About Strings
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Q1) The __________ method returns True if the string contains only numeric digits.
Q2) What is the first negative index in a string?
A) 0
B) -1
C) -0
D) the size of the string minus one
Q3) The following code will display 'yes + no':
mystr = 'yes'
yourstr = 'no'
mystr += yourstr
print(mystr)
A)True
B)False
Q4) The isalpha()method returns __________ if the string contains only alphabetic characters and is at least one character in length.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The __________ method returns the list of the words in a string.
Q6) The __________ method returns a copy of the string with all the alphabetic letters converted to lower case.
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Chapter 9: Dictionaries and Sets
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Q1) What is the value of the variable phones after the following code executes?
Phones = {'John' : '5555555','Julie' : '5557777'}
Phones['John'] = 5556666'
A) {'John' : '5555555', 'Julie' : '5557777'}
B) {'John' : '5556666', 'Julie' : '5557777'}
C) {'John' : '5556666'}
D) This code is invalid.
Q2) What will be the result of the following code?
Ages = {'Aaron' : 6,'Kelly' : 3,'Abigail' : 1 }
Value = ages['Brianna']
A) False
B) -1
C) 0
D) KeyError
Q3) In a dictionary,you use a(n)__________ to locate a specific value.
A) datum
B) element
C) item
D) key
Q4) The __________ method returns all of a dictionary's keys as a dictionary view.
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Chapter 10: Classes and Object-Oriented Programming
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Q1) In object-oriented programming,one of first tasks of the programmer is to
A) list the nouns in the problem
B) list the methods that are needed
C) identify the classes needed
D) identify the objects needed
Q2) ___________ provides a set of standard diagrams for graphically depicting object-oriented systems.
Q3) A class can be thought of as a blueprint that can be used to create an object.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which attributes belong to a specific instance of a class?
A) instance
B) self
C) object
D) data
Q5) An object is a stand-alone program but is used by programs that need its service.
A)True
B)False
Q6) A(n)__________ method in a class initializes an object's data attributes.
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Chapter 11: Inheritance
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Q1) What gives a program the ability to call the correct method depending on the type of object that is used to call it?
A) Polymorphism
B) Inheritance
C) Encapsulation
D) Methods
Q2) Which of the following is the correct syntax for defining a class,table,which inherits from the furniture class?
A) class furniture[table]:
B) class table.furniture:
C) class furniture(table):
D) class table(furniture):
Q3) New attributes and methods may be added to a subclass.
A)True
B)False
Q4) In an inheritance relationship,what is a specialized class called?
A) a superclass
B) a subclass
C) an object
D) an instance
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Chapter 12: Recursion
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Q1) In many cases it is easier to see how to solve a problem with recursion than with a loop.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Recursive function calls are __________ efficient than loops.
Q3) What defines the depth of recursion?
A) the length of the algorithm
B) the number of function calls
C) the number of times the function calls itself
D) the number of times the function goes to the base case
Q4) Each time a function is called in a recursive solution,the system incurs overhead that is not incurred with a loop.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Which of the following describes the base case in a recursive solution?
A) a case in which the problem can be solved without recursion
B) the case in which the problem is solved through recursion
C) the way to stop the recursion
D) the way to return to the main function
Q6) Some problems are more __________ solved with recursion than with a loop.
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Chapter 13: Gui Programming
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Q1) A __________ is a container that can be used to organize the widgets in a window.
A) Textbox
B) Label
C) Frame
D) Canvas
Q2) Radio buttons can be used to allow the user to make multiple selections at one time.
A)True
B)False
Q3) In an event-driven program,the __________ accepts the user's commands.
A) register
B) CPU
C) operating system
D) GUI
Q4) An info dialog box is a window that displays a message to the user and has an OK button which,when clicked,closes the dialog box.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The __________ module allows you to create GUI programs in Python.
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