D522 Python for IT Automation PA 2026 UPDATE VERSION Western Governors University

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What are truthy and falsy values in Python?

Truthy values are non-zero numbers and non-empty strings.

achieve it.

It enhances output formatting by embedding variables in strings. (although 'f' strings are easier to read)

string [start:stop:step] · Start: the index from which the slicing begins (inclusive) · Stop: the index at which the slicing ends (exclusive) · Step (optional): The step or stride between characters.

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What does this built in Python function do?: input()

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reads user input from the console

executes a program command

stores data in a file

outputs data to the console

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What are the traits of Functional Programming?

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emphasizes the use of functions and immutable data for computation.

focuses on object interactions and state management.

emphasizes the use of loops and

prioritizes the use of variables and mutable data for tasks.

iterative processes for computation.

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1. can only contain letters, numbers, or an underscore.

2. MUST start with either a letter or underscore 3. Cannot start with a number 4. Cannot contain special characters.

5. Cannot be a Python keyword (such as: and, as, def, else, etc)

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What are the 5 Variable name rules in Python?

What are the 3 components of a string slice?

What are the traits of Event-Driven

What are the traits of Declarative

Programming?

Programming?

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what is a dictionary mapping type?

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To define the structure and hierarchy of the code

Unordered, mutable collection of unique elements. {1,2,3}

an unordered collection of key-value pairs.

It enhances output formatting by embedding variables in strings. (although 'f' strings are easier to read)

my_dict = {'key':'value', 'name':'John'}

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What does Python syntax refer to?

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The set of rules that dictate the combinations of symbols and keywords that form valid Python programs

The set of rules that define data types in Python

The guidelines for organizing Python files and directories

The conventions for naming variables and functions in Python

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What is the purpose of indentation in Python?

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To indicate variable scope

To mark the end of a program

To define blocks of code

To define function parameters

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What is a characteristic of Python as a dynamically-typed language?

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The interpreter determines the type of variable during runtime

Variable types are fixed at compile time

The interpreter requires explicit variable type declarations

The programmer must specify variable types manually

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What are the traits of Imperative/procedural programming?

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Concentrates on defining program logic without steps

Focuses on describing a sequence of steps to perform a task

Focuses on data structures and their relationships

Emphasizes the use of objects and classes for tasks

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What does this built in Python function do?: type()

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returns the size of an object

returns the type of an object

modifies the content of an object

checks if an object is valid

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What is a 'shallow copy' of a list in Python?

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A copy of the list that duplicates all elements in memory.

A copy of the list that shares the same memory address as the original list.

A copy of the list where changes to the copied list do not affect the original list.

A copy of the list where changes to the copied list affect the original list.

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What does this built in Python function do?: any(), all()

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checks if any or all elements in an iterable are equal

checks if any or all elements in an iterable are true

verifies if all elements in an iterable are positive

determines if any elements in an iterable are zero

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What does this built in Python function do?: print()

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stores data in a variable

outputs text or variables to the console

reads input from the user

performs mathematical calculations

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What does the format() method do in Python?

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It defines data types for variables

It allocates memory for variables

It enhances output formatting by embedding variables in strings. (although 'f' strings are easier to read)

It specifies the structure of the program

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What are the traits of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?

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Focus on data types and their transformations

Organize code around functions and procedures Organize code around objects, which encapsulate data and behavior.

Structure code using conditional statements and loops

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What happens if the number of variables is not equal to the number of values in a Python assignment statement?

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An error will occur

All the statistics calculated using nan values will also be nan

A Python error occurs. (must use variables of the same type)

Nan values will be excluded

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What does this built in Python function do?: len()

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determines the length of a sequence (string, list, tuple)

reverses the order of a sequence

checks if a sequence is empty

converts a sequence to uppercase

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What is the result of using the '+' operator to output multiple Python variables of different types?

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The variables are added together numerically.

Variables are automatically converted to strings and concatenated.

A tuple of variables is created.

A Python error occurs. (must use variables of the same type)

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What does the 'round(x, n) function do in Python?

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it rounds 'x' to 'n' significant figures

it truncates 'x' to 'n' decimal places

it rounds 'x' to the nearest integer

it rounds 'x' to 'n' decimal places

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Why might a programmer use comments for 'Preventing Execution'?

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To highlight important code sections

To temporarily disable lines or blocks of code

To document the purpose of the code

To optimize code for better performance

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What are the traits of Event-Driven Programming?

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Focuses on data processing without user interaction

Triggers functions based on time intervals

Reacts to events and user actions, triggering corresponding functions.

Executes tasks in a predefined sequence

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How are items in a tuple accessed?

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By using the label of the item followed by colons : after the tuple name

By using the name of the item followed by parentheses ()

By placing the index of the

By placing the index of the item inside curly braces {} after the tuple name

item inside square brackets [] after the tuple name

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Consider the following Python code: colors = ['red', 'blue', 'green'] colors.insert(1, 'yellow') What will be the value of colors after executing this code?

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['red', 'yellow', 'blue', 'green'] when using the .insert(), it doesn't replace the value in that position, it inserts into that place.

The '+' operator creates a new list, while the 'extend()' method adds elements to the end of the original list.

It enhances output formatting by embedding variables in strings. (although 'f' strings are easier to read)

list: Ordered, mutable sequence; [1,23] tuple: Ordered, immutable sequence; (1,2,3) range: represents a range of values; e.g. range(5)

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What does this built in Python function do?: sorted()

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converts an iterable into a string

filters elements from an iterable

returns an unsorted list from an iterable

returns a sorted list from an iterable

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What is the primary characteristic of Python variables?

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Variables are declared before assigning a value.

Variables are created only when the program starts.

Variables are created as soon as a value is assigned to them.

Variables are assigned a type explicitly.

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What does Python use to define the scope of control flow statements and structures like functions and classes?

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Continuation

Comments

Selection

Indentation

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What does this built in Python function do?: int(), float(), str()

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converts values to uppercase, lowercase, or symbols; respectively

converts values to integers, floats, or strings; respectively

converts values to boolean, arrays, or lists; respectively

transforms values to hexadecimal, octal, or binary; respectively

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When would I use extend() vs append()?

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determines the length of a sequence (string, list, tuple)

provides help information about an object or Python

extend() is used for adding multiple values from an iterable append() is used for adding a single element to the end (even if it's a list) my_list = [1, 2, 3] my_list.append([4, 5]) # Appending a list as a single element print(my_list) # Output: [1, 2, 3, [4, 5]]

returns a sorted list from an iterable

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What are the 3 common naming conventions used in Python, and what is their format?

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Reacts to events and user actions, triggering corresponding functions.

Focuses on describing a sequence of steps to perform a task

describes what the program should accomplish without specifying how to achieve it.

Camel case: each word, except for the first word, starts with a capital letter Pascal case: each word starts with a capital letter Snake case: each word in the variable is separated by an underscore.

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How can multiple Python variables of different types be output using the print() function?

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By using a semicolon to separate each variable

By concatenating each variable with a plus sign

By enclosing all variables in parentheses

By separating each variable with a comma

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What is the purpose of the // operator in Python?

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It returns the remainder of the

It removes leading and trailing

division of two numbers.

whitespaces from a string

It performs floor division operation; performs division and rounds down to the nearest whole number and discards the decimal part

To define the structure and hierarchy of the code

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What does this built in Python function do?: abs()

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Correct answer returns the absolute value of a number

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What does the pop() method do?

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Correct answer It removes an item at the specified index position. example: devices = ['router1', 'switch2', 'firewall3'] removed_device = devices.pop(1) This removes 'switch2' from devices since it is in index 1 position, and now it added to "removed_device.

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What does the 'strip()' method do in Python?

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Correct answer It removes leading and trailing whitespaces from a string

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What does this built in Python function do?: range()

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Correct answer generates a sequence of numbers

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What are the 3 components of a string slice?

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Correct answer string [start:stop:step] · Start: the index from which the slicing begins (inclusive) · Stop: the index at which the slicing ends (exclusive) · Step (optional): The step or stride between characters.

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What is the difference between using the '+' operator and the 'extend()' method to concatenate lists in Python?

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Correct answer The '+' operator creates a new list, while the 'extend()' method adds elements to the end of the original list.

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What are the traits of Declarative Programming?

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describes what the program should accomplish without specifying how to achieve it.

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What are the two main escape characters?

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Correct answer \n : new line \t : for a tab

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What does unpacking involve in Python?

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Correct answer Extracting elements from iterable objects and assigning them to individual variables

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What does this built in Python function do?: dir()

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Correct answer lists the names in the current scope or attributes of an object

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What happens when an operation is performed that involves both an int and a float in Python?

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Correct answer the result is automatically promoted to a 'float'

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What does this built in Python function do?: map(), filter()

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Correct answer applies a function to elements or filters elements based on a function

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what does the += operator do in Python string manipulation?

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Correct answer It is used as a shorthand for concatenation and assignment

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What are the characteristics of a set?

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Correct answer Unordered, mutable collection of unique elements. {1,2,3}

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What are the traits of Logic Programming?

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Correct answer defines a set of logical conditions and lets the system deduce solutions.

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What is the scope of a variable that is defined inside a function in Python?

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Local Scope

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Which Python data type represents an ordered, mutable sequence?

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Correct answer 'list'

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What does this built in Python function do?: max(), min()

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Correct answer returns the maximum or minimum value from a sequence

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What does the arithmatic operator **= do?

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Correct answer It take the exponent of the value applied to it.

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How can a global variable be created inside a function in Python?

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Correct answer By declaring the variable with the 'global' keyword

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What is a significant advantage of using tuples in Python for storing information about network devices?

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Correct answer tuples can be used as keys in dictionaries due to their immutability.

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What does the string slicing operation 'text {::-1] do where text = "Hello, Python!"?

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Correct answer It reverses the string. The 'step' portion of the slice is negative, indicating the stride between characters is reversed.

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What does this built in Python function do?: open(), read(), write()

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Correct answer handles file I/O operations

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What are the 3 sequence types in Python? what do they represent/look like?

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Correct answer list: Ordered, mutable sequence; [1,23] tuple: Ordered, immutable sequence; (1,2,3) range: represents a range of values; e.g. range(5)

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What is the purpose of the Code Editor in a Python IDE?

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To provide a text editor designed for Python, offering features like syntax highlighting, code completion, and indentation.

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What does this built in Python function do?: help()

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Correct answer provides help information about an object or Python

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What is the primary use of whitespace in Python?

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Correct answer To define the structure and hierarchy of the code

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What does this built in Python function do?: sum()

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Correct answer calculates the sum of elements in a sequence

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What is the purpose of the input() function in Python?

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Correct answer To capture user input and store it as a string

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What is the purpose of the modulus operation '%' in Python?

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Correct answer It returns the remainder of the division of two numbers.