Question 1 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following code snippets correctly adds a new entry to an existing dictionary my_dict with
a key 'name' and a value 'John Doe'?

*A: my_dict ['name'] = 'John Doe'

Feedback: Correct! This is the proper way to add a new key-value pair to a dictionary.

B: my_dict.add('name', 'John Doe')

Feedback: Incorrect. The add() method does not exist for dictionaries in Python.

C: my_dict.append({'name': 'John Doe'})

Feedback: No, the append() method is used for lists, not dictionaries.

D: my_dict.insert('name', 'John Doe')

Feedback: Incorrect. The insert() method does not exist for dictionaries in Python.

Question 2 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which method would you use to remove an entry from a dictionary in Python?

*A: pop()

Feedback: Correct! The pop() method removes the specified key and returns the corresponding value.

B: remove()

Feedback: Not quite. The remove() method is used with lists, not dictionaries.

C: discard()

Feedback: Incorrect. The discard() method is used with sets, not dictionaries.

D: delete()

Feedback: No, the delete() method does not exist for dictionaries in Python. Consider the correct
dictionary methods.
Question 3 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following are valid ways to retrieve values from a dictionary in Python?

*A: Using the get() method

Feedback: Correct! The get() method retrieves the value for a given key.

*B: Using square brackets []

Feedback: Correct! Square brackets can be used to retrieve a value for a given key.

C: Using the key() method

Feedback: Incorrect. The key() method does not exist for dictionaries in Python.

D: Using the items() method

Feedback: No, the items() method returns a view object that displays a list of dictionary's key-value
tuple pairs, but it's not used to retrieve values directly.

Question 4 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following correctly describes a difference between lists and tuples in Python?

*A: Lists are mutable, whereas tuples are immutable.

Feedback: Correct! Lists can be modified after creation, but tuples cannot.

B: Lists are immutable, whereas tuples are mutable.

Feedback: Incorrect. It is the other way around; lists are mutable, and tuples are immutable.

C: Lists can store only homogeneous data types, whereas tuples can store heterogeneous data types.

Feedback: Incorrect. Both lists and tuples can store heterogeneous data types.

D: Lists consume less memory than tuples.

Feedback: Incorrect. Tuples generally consume less memory than lists because they are immutable.

Question 5 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following operations will change the elements of a list in Python?

*A: Mutation

Feedback: Correct! Mutation operations can alter the elements of a list.

B: Indexing

Feedback: Incorrect. Indexing allows you to access elements but does not change them.

C: Slicing

Feedback: Incorrect. Slicing creates a new list and does not change the original list.

D: Concatenation

Feedback: Incorrect. Concatenation creates a new list from two lists without altering the original lists.

Question 6 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following statements is true about sets in Python?

*A: Sets are mutable and unordered collections of unique elements.

Feedback: Correct! Sets in Python are mutable and unordered collections of unique elements.

B: Sets are immutable and ordered collections of unique elements.

Feedback: Incorrect. Sets in Python are mutable and unordered collections of unique elements.

C: Sets can contain duplicate elements.

Feedback: Incorrect. Sets cannot contain duplicate elements; each element is unique.

D: Sets store elements in a specific sequence.

Feedback: Incorrect. Sets in Python do not store elements in a specific sequence.

Question 7 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which method would you use to find the union of two sets in Python?

*A: union()

Feedback: Correct! The union() method returns a set that is the union of two sets.

B: intersection()

Feedback: Incorrect. The intersection() method returns the intersection of two sets, not the union.

C: difference()

Feedback: Incorrect. The difference() method returns a set containing elements that are in one set but not
in the other.

D: symmetric_difference()

Feedback: Incorrect. The symmetric_difference() method returns a set containing elements that are in
either set but not in their intersection.

Question 8 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following data structures in Python is immutable?

A: List

Feedback: Incorrect. Lists in Python are mutable, meaning their contents can be changed.

B: Dictionary

Feedback: Incorrect. Dictionaries in Python are mutable, meaning their contents can be changed.

*C: Tuple

Feedback: Correct! Tuples are immutable, meaning their contents cannot be changed after they are
created.

D: Set

Feedback: Incorrect. Sets in Python are mutable, meaning their contents can be changed.

Question 9 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which data structure should be used when you need a collection of unique elements in Python?

A: List

Feedback: Incorrect. Lists can contain duplicate elements.

B: Tuple

Feedback: Incorrect. Tuples can contain duplicate elements.

C: Dictionary

Feedback: Incorrect. Dictionaries can have duplicate values but unique keys.

*D: Set

Feedback: Correct! Sets are collections of unique elements in Python.

Question 10 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

What will be the result of the following operation on a tuple in Python? python my_tuple = (1, 2, 3)
result = my_tuple + (4, 5)

*A: (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Feedback: Correct! Tuples support concatenation using the + operator, resulting in a new tuple.

B: (1, 2, 3, (4, 5))

Feedback: Incorrect. The + operator concatenates tuples, it does not nest them.

C: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Feedback: Incorrect. The result is a tuple, not a list.

D: Error: unsupported operand type(s) for +: 'tuple' and 'tuple'

Feedback: Incorrect. The + operator is supported for tuple concatenation.

Question 11 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following operations is NOT allowed on a Python tuple?

*A: Appending an element

Feedback: Correct! Tuples are immutable, so you cannot append elements to them.

B: Accessing an element by index

Feedback: Incorrect. You can access elements in a tuple using their index.

C: Concatenating with another tuple

Feedback: Incorrect. You can concatenate tuples using the + operator.

D: Checking for an element's existence

Feedback: Incorrect. You can check if an element exists in a tuple using the 'in' keyword.

Question 12 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following are valid methods to add or update an entry in a dictionary?

*A: update()

Feedback: Correct! The update method can add or update dictionary entries.

B: append()

Feedback: Incorrect. The append method is used for lists, not dictionaries.

C: assign()

Feedback: Incorrect. There is no assign method for dictionaries.

*D: my_dict [key] = value

Feedback: Correct! Direct assignment can add or update dictionary entries.

Question 13 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

What will the following code output? python my_dict = {'x': 10, 'y': 20, 'z': 30}
print(list(my_dict.keys()))

*A: ['x', 'y', 'z']

Feedback: Correct! The keys method returns a list of all keys in the dictionary.

B: [10, 20, 30]

Feedback: Incorrect. These are the values, not the keys, of the dictionary.

C: ['x': 10, 'y': 20, 'z': 30]

Feedback: Incorrect. This is the dictionary itself, not the list of keys.

D: ['keys']

Feedback: Incorrect. The method keys returns all the keys in the dictionary.

Question 14 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

What is the output of the following code snippet? python my_dict = {'a': 1, 'b': 2, 'c': 3}
print(my_dict.get('b'))

*A: 2

Feedback: Correct! The get method retrieves the value associated with the key 'b'.

B: 1

Feedback: Incorrect. The value 1 is associated with the key 'a'.

C: b'

Feedback: Incorrect. The value 'b' is the key, not the value.

D: None

Feedback: Incorrect. The key 'b' does exist in the dictionary.

Question 15 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which operation can be used to add an element to a set in Python?

A: append()

Feedback: append() is used for lists, not sets.

*B: add()

Feedback: Correct! add() is used to add an element to a set.

C: insert()

Feedback: insert() is used for lists, not sets.

D: update()

Feedback: update() is used for adding multiple elements from another set or iterable.

Question 16 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Select all the data structures that allow duplicate elements in Python.

*A: List

Feedback: Correct! Lists allow duplicate elements.

B: Set

Feedback: Sets do not allow duplicate elements.

C: Dictionary

Feedback: Dictionaries do not allow duplicate keys.

*D: Tuple

Feedback: Correct! Tuples allow duplicate elements.

Question 17 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following data structures in Python is immutable?

A: List

Feedback: Lists are mutable, meaning they can be modified after their creation.

B: Dictionary
Feedback: Dictionaries are mutable and allow changes to their key-value pairs.

*C: Tuple

Feedback: Correct! Tuples are immutable, meaning once they are created, they cannot be changed.

D: Set

Feedback: Sets are mutable, allowing modification of their elements.

Question 18 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which method is used to remove all elements from a set in Python?

*A: clear()

Feedback: Correct! The clear() method removes all elements from a set.

B: delete()

Feedback: Incorrect. There is no delete() method for sets in Python.

C: remove_all()

Feedback: Incorrect. There is no remove_all() method for sets in Python.

D: discard_all()

Feedback: Incorrect. There is no discard_all() method for sets in Python.

Question 19 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which operator is used to find the intersection of two sets in Python?

*A: The & operator

Feedback: Correct! The & operator is used to find the intersection of two sets.

B: The + operator

Feedback: Incorrect. The + operator is used for concatenation, not for finding the intersection of sets.
C: The * operator

Feedback: Incorrect. The * operator is used for multiplication, not for finding the intersection of sets.

D: The - operator

Feedback: Incorrect. The - operator is used for subtraction, not for finding the intersection of sets.

Question 20 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following data structures is immutable in Python?

A: List

Feedback: Incorrect. Lists are mutable, meaning their contents can be changed.

*B: Tuple

Feedback: Correct! Tuples are immutable, meaning once they are created, their contents cannot be
modified.

C: Dictionary

Feedback: Incorrect. Dictionaries are mutable, which means you can change their contents.

D: Set

Feedback: Incorrect. Sets are mutable, which means you can add or remove elements.

Question 21 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following methods can be used to add an element to the end of a list in Python?

*A: append()

Feedback: Correct! The append() method adds an element to the end of a list.

B: insert()

Feedback: Incorrect. The insert() method adds an element at a specified position within the list, not at
the end.
C: extend()

Feedback: Incorrect. The extend() method adds elements from an iterable to the end of the list, but it
doesn't directly add a single element like append().

D: add()

Feedback: Incorrect. There is no add() method for lists in Python.

Question 22 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following set operations in Python can be used to determine if two sets have any elements
in common?

*A: intersection()

Feedback: Correct! The intersection() method can be used to determine if two sets have any elements in
common.

B: union()

Feedback: Incorrect. The union() method is used to combine all elements from both sets, not to
determine if they have common elements.

C: difference()

Feedback: Incorrect. The difference() method is used to find elements present in one set but not in the
other.

D: symmetric_difference()

Feedback: Incorrect. The symmetric_difference() method is used to find elements present in either of the
sets but not in both.

Question 23 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following statements correctly retrieves all keys from a dictionary named student_info?

*A: student_info.keys()

Feedback: Great job! This is the correct way to retrieve all keys from a dictionary.
B: student_info.get_keys()

Feedback: Not quite. get_keys() is not a valid method for dictionaries.

C: student_info.all_keys()

Feedback: Incorrect. all_keys() is not a valid method for dictionaries.

D: keys(student_info)

Feedback: Sorry, this is incorrect. The keys method should be called on the dictionary object itself.

Question 24 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following are valid operations that can be performed on a set in Python?

*A: Adding an element to the set

Feedback: Correct! You can add an element to a set using the add() method.

*B: Removing an element from the set

Feedback: Correct! You can remove an element from a set using the remove() method.

C: Accessing an element by index

Feedback: Incorrect. Sets do not support accessing elements by index because they are unordered.

*D: Finding the intersection of two sets

Feedback: Correct! You can find the intersection of two sets using the intersection() method.

E: Sorting the elements of the set

Feedback: Incorrect. Sets do not support sorting because they are unordered.

Question 25 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following are characteristics of Python lists?

*A: Lists are mutable

Feedback: Correct! Lists can be changed after their creation.

*B: Lists can contain elements of different types

Feedback: Correct! Lists are heterogeneous and can store elements of different types.

C: Lists are immutable

Feedback: Incorrect. Lists are mutable, meaning you can change their content.

D: Lists are indexed starting from 1

Feedback: Incorrect. Lists in Python are indexed starting from 0.

*E: Lists can be concatenated using the + operator

Feedback: Correct! Lists support concatenation using the + operator.

Question 26 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following operations can be performed on both lists and tuples in Python?

*A: Indexing

Feedback: Correct! Indexing can be performed on both lists and tuples.

*B: Slicing

Feedback: Correct! Slicing can be performed on both lists and tuples.

*C: Concatenation

Feedback: Correct! Concatenation can be performed on both lists and tuples.

D: Mutation

Feedback: Incorrect. Mutation can only be performed on lists, not tuples.

E: Appending

Feedback: Incorrect. Appending is an operation specific to lists, not tuples.

Question 27 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following methods can be used to modify an entry in a dictionary in Python?

*A: update()

Feedback: Correct! The update() method can be used to modify an entry in a dictionary.

B: modify()

Feedback: Incorrect. There is no modify() method for dictionaries in Python.

*C: setitem()

Feedback: Correct! The setitem() method can be used to modify an entry in a dictionary.

D: change()

Feedback: Incorrect. There is no change() method for dictionaries in Python.

E: alter()

Feedback: Incorrect. alter() is not a valid method for dictionaries in Python.

Question 28 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

What is the length of the tuple (1, 2, 3, 4)?

*A: 4.0

Feedback: Correct! The tuple contains 4 elements.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Remember that the length of a tuple is the number of elements it contains.

Question 29 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

If set A = {1, 2, 3} and set B = {2, 3, 4}, how many elements are in the union of set A and set B?

*A: 4.0

Feedback: Correct! The union of set A and set B is {1, 2, 3, 4}, which contains 4 elements.
Default Feedback: Incorrect. Remember to count only unique elements when finding the union of two
sets.

Question 30 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

How many key-value pairs does an empty dictionary contain in Python?

*A: 0.0

Feedback: Correct! An empty dictionary contains zero key-value pairs.

Default Feedback: Review how dictionaries store key-value pairs.

Question 31 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

If you have a list with elements ' [1, 2, 3, 4] ' and you perform the operation 'list [1:3] = [5, 6] ', what
will be the length of the new list?

*A: 4.0

Feedback: Correct! The new list will have 4 elements after the slicing operation.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Try performing the slicing operation manually to see the change in length.

Question 32 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

If a dictionary has 15 entries and you use the clear() method, how many entries will the dictionary have
afterwards?

*A: 0.0

Feedback: Correct! The clear() method removes all entries from the dictionary.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. The clear() method removes all entries from the dictionary, leaving it
empty.

Question 33 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

If a dictionary contains 8 keys and you delete 3 keys, how many keys are left in the dictionary?

*A: 5.0

Feedback: Correct! Subtracting 3 from 8 leaves 5 keys in the dictionary.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Be sure to subtract the number of deleted keys from the original number of
keys.

Question 34 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

What keyword is used to delete an entry from a dictionary by its key? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: del

Feedback: Correct! The del keyword is used to delete dictionary entries.

B: delete

Feedback: Incorrect. The correct keyword is del.

C: remove

Feedback: Incorrect. The correct keyword is del.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Review the methods to delete dictionary entries in Python.

Question 35 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

What data structure in Python is defined using curly braces and is unordered? Please answer in all
lowercase.

*A: set

Feedback: Correct! A set is defined using curly braces and is an unordered collection of unique
elements.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Review the data structures in Python and their properties.

Question 36 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

What is the term used to describe a set that contains all elements of another set? Please answer in all
lowercase.

*A: superset

Feedback: Correct! A superset is a set that contains all elements of another set.

B: super set

Feedback: Incorrect. The correct term is 'superset' without a space.

C: super-set

Feedback: Incorrect. The correct term is 'superset' without a hyphen.

D: super_set

Feedback: Incorrect. The correct term is 'superset' without an underscore.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the properties and terminologies related to sets in Python.

Question 37 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

What is the term used to describe an immutable sequence in Python? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: tuple

Feedback: Correct! A tuple is an immutable sequence in Python.

*B: tuples

Feedback: Correct! A tuple is an immutable sequence in Python.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the characteristics of immutable sequences in Python.

Question 38 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

What method is used to add an element to a set in Python? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: add

Feedback: Correct! The add() method is used to add an element to a set in Python.
Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the methods available for set operations in Python.

Question 39 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

What data structure would you use in Python to ensure unique elements? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: set

Feedback: Correct! A set is used to ensure unique elements.

Default Feedback: Revisit the course material on sets and their properties.

Question 40 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

What is the term used to describe a mutable sequence in Python? Please answer in all lowercase. Please
answer in all lowercase.

*A: list

Feedback: Correct! A list is a mutable sequence in Python.

*B: lists

Feedback: Correct! Lists are mutable sequences in Python.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. The correct term is 'list' or 'lists'.

Question 41 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

What is the term used for a collection of key-value pairs in Python? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: dictionary

Feedback: Correct! A collection of key-value pairs in Python is called a dictionary.

*B: dict

Feedback: Correct! Dict is the shorthand for dictionary in Python.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. In Python, a collection of key-value pairs is known as a dictionary or dict.
Question 42 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

What is the term used to describe a mutable sequence in Python? Please answer in all lowercase. Please
answer in all lowercase.

*A: list

Feedback: Correct! A list is a mutable sequence in Python.

*B: lists

Feedback: Correct! 'Lists' is also a correct answer as it refers to the plural form of list which is a mutable
sequence.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the characteristics of mutable sequences in Python.

Question 43 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following data structures in Python allows duplicate elements and maintains their insertion
order?

*A: List

Feedback: Correct! Lists in Python allow duplicate elements and maintain their insertion order.

B: Set

Feedback: Incorrect. Sets in Python do not allow duplicate elements and do not maintain insertion order.

C: Dictionary

Feedback: Incorrect. Dictionaries in Python do not allow duplicate keys and their insertion order is
maintained only in Python 3.7 and later.

D: Tuple

Feedback: Incorrect. Tuples in Python allow duplicate elements but do not maintain insertion order.

Question 44 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following methods can be used to add an element to a set in Python?

*A: add()

Feedback: Correct! The add() method is used to add an element to a set in Python.

B: append()

Feedback: Incorrect. The append() method is used with lists, not sets. Try reviewing the methods
specific to sets.

C: insert()

Feedback: Incorrect. The insert() method is used with lists, not sets. Try reviewing the methods specific
to sets.

D: update()

Feedback: Incorrect. The update() method is used to add multiple elements from another set or iterable,
but not a single element. Try reviewing the methods specific to sets.

Question 45 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which method would you use to add an element to the end of a list in Python?

*A: append()

Feedback: Correct! The append() method adds an element to the end of a list.

B: insert()

Feedback: Incorrect. The insert() method adds an element at a specified position.

C: extend()

Feedback: Incorrect. The extend() method adds all elements of an iterable to the end of the list.

D: add()

Feedback: Incorrect. There is no add() method for lists in Python.

Question 46 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following methods can be used to delete an entry from a dictionary in Python?

*A: del

Feedback: Correct! The del statement can be used to remove a specific entry from a dictionary.

B: remove()

Feedback: Incorrect. The remove() method does not exist for dictionaries. It is used for lists.

*C: pop()

Feedback: Correct! The pop() method can be used to remove a specific entry from a dictionary and
return its value.

D: clear()

Feedback: Incorrect. The clear() method removes all entries from a dictionary, not a specific entry.

Question 47 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

What method would you use to retrieve all the keys from a dictionary in Python?

*A: keys()

Feedback: Correct! The keys() method is used to retrieve all the keys from a dictionary.

B: values()

Feedback: Incorrect. The values() method retrieves all the values, not keys, from a dictionary.

C: items()

Feedback: Incorrect. The items() method retrieves all key-value pairs from a dictionary, not just the
keys.

D: get_keys()

Feedback: Incorrect. There is no method called get_keys() in Python. The correct method is keys().

Question 48 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Select the data structures in Python that are mutable.

*A: List

Feedback: Correct! Lists in Python are mutable.

B: Tuple

Feedback: Incorrect. Tuples in Python are immutable.

*C: Dictionary

Feedback: Correct! Dictionaries in Python are mutable.

*D: Set

Feedback: Correct! Sets in Python are mutable.

E: String

Feedback: Incorrect. Strings in Python are immutable.

Question 49 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following are valid set operations in Python?

*A: Intersection

Feedback: Correct! Intersection is a valid set operation used to find common elements between sets.

*B: Union

Feedback: Correct! Union is a valid set operation used to combine elements from multiple sets.

C: Concatenation

Feedback: Incorrect. Concatenation is an operation used with strings and lists, not sets.

*D: Subset checking

Feedback: Correct! Subset checking is used to determine if one set is a subset of another.

E: Indexing
Feedback: Incorrect. Indexing is used with lists and strings, not sets. Sets are unordered collections.

Question 50 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

Which of the following statements about tuples and lists in Python are true?

*A: Tuples are immutable, meaning they cannot be changed after creation.

Feedback: Correct! Tuples cannot be changed once created.

*B: Lists are mutable, meaning their elements can be changed.

Feedback: Correct! Lists can be modified after creation.

C: Tuples can have elements added to them using the append() method.

Feedback: Incorrect. Tuples do not support the append() method because they are immutable.

*D: Lists can store elements of different data types.

Feedback: Correct! Lists can store elements of various data types.

E: Lists and tuples both use parentheses for their syntax.

Feedback: Incorrect. Lists use square brackets, while tuples use parentheses for their syntax.

Question 51 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Data Structures

What is the term used to describe a collection of key-value pairs in Python? Please answer in all
lowercase.

*A: dictionary

Feedback: Correct! A collection of key-value pairs in Python is called a dictionary.

*B: dict

Feedback: Correct! A collection of key-value pairs in Python is also known as a dict.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the section on Python's data structures, specifically the part
about dictionaries.
Question 52 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, medium

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Select the scenarios where you would use exception handling.

*A: When attempting to open a file that may not exist

Feedback: Correct! Exception handling is useful for managing scenarios where a file might not be
present.

B: When performing arithmetic operations like addition or subtraction

Feedback: Incorrect. Basic arithmetic operations typically do not require exception handling unless they
involve risky operations like division by zero.

*C: When connecting to a database that may be offline

Feedback: Correct! Exception handling is crucial for managing database connectivity issues.

D: When iterating over a list of known size

Feedback: Incorrect. Iterating over a list of a known size does not usually require exception handling.

Question 53 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Which of the following keywords is used to handle exceptions in most programming languages?

*A: try-catch

Feedback: Correct! The try-catch block is commonly used to handle exceptions.

B: if-else

Feedback: Incorrect. The if-else statement is used for conditional branching, not for handling exceptions.

C: switch-case

Feedback: Incorrect. The switch-case statement is used for selecting among multiple options, not for
handling exceptions.

D: for-loop

Feedback: Incorrect. The for-loop is used for iterating over a sequence, not for handling exceptions.
Question 54 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

What is the main purpose of exception handling in application development?

*A: To handle errors and maintain normal program flow

Feedback: Correct! Exception handling is primarily used to manage runtime errors and maintain the
normal flow of the application.

B: To restart the application automatically

Feedback: Incorrect. Exception handling is not concerned with restarting the application.

C: To log all user activities

Feedback: Incorrect. Logging user activities is not the main purpose of exception handling.

D: To improve application performance

Feedback: Incorrect. While exception handling can contribute to better performance, it's not the primary
goal.

Question 55 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Which of the following statements about the while loop in Python are true?

*A: A while loop will continue to execute as long as its condition is true.

Feedback: Correct! A while loop will execute repeatedly as long as its condition evaluates to true.

*B: A while loop can potentially run forever if its condition never becomes false.

Feedback: Correct! If the condition of a while loop never evaluates to false, the loop will run
indefinitely.

C: A while loop is used only when the number of iterations is known beforehand.

Feedback: Incorrect. A while loop is typically used when the number of iterations is not known
beforehand.

D: The body of a while loop is executed at least once, no matter the condition.
Feedback: Incorrect. The body of a while loop is only executed if the condition is true initially.

Question 56 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

What will be the output of the following Python code?

for i in range(1, 5): print(i)

*A: 1 2 3 4

Feedback: Correct! The range(1, 5) function generates numbers from 1 to 4.

B: 1 2 3 4 5

Feedback: Incorrect. The range(1, 5) function generates numbers from 1 to 4, not 1 to 5.

C: 0 1 2 3 4

Feedback: Incorrect. The range(1, 5) function starts from 1, not 0.

D: 2 3 4 5

Feedback: Incorrect. The range(1, 5) function generates numbers from 1 to 4, not 2 to 5.

Question 57 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Which of the following is the correct way to define a function in Python?

*A: def my_function():

Feedback: Correct! This is the syntax for defining a function in Python.

B: function my_function()

Feedback: Incorrect. This is the syntax for defining a function in JavaScript.

C: define my_function():

Feedback: Incorrect. This is not the correct syntax for defining a function in Python.

D: func my_function()
Feedback: Incorrect. This is not the correct syntax for defining a function in Python.

Question 58 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Which of the following statements about variable scope in Python are true?

*A: Variables defined inside a function are local to that function.

Feedback: Correct! Variables defined inside a function are indeed local to that function.

*B: Variables defined outside a function are global.

Feedback: Correct! Variables defined outside a function are global.

C: The global keyword is used to create a new global variable inside a function.

Feedback: Incorrect. The global keyword is used to refer to a global variable inside a function, not to
create a new one.

D: Variables defined inside a function can be accessed outside the function.

Feedback: Incorrect. Variables defined inside a function cannot be accessed outside the function.

Question 59 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Which of the following are valid ways to create a list in Python? Select all that apply.

*A: Using square brackets, e.g., my_list = [1, 2, 3]

Feedback: Correct! Square brackets are a valid way to create a list.

*B: Using the list() constructor, e.g., my_list = list((1, 2, 3))

Feedback: Correct! The list() constructor can be used to create a list from an iterable.

C: Using curly braces, e.g., my_list = {1, 2, 3}

Feedback: Curly braces are used to create sets, not lists.

D: Using angle brackets, e.g., my_list = <1, 2, 3>

Feedback: Angle brackets are not used to create lists in Python.

Question 60 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Which of the following methods can be used to add an element to the end of a list in Python?

A: add()

Feedback: The add() method is not used for lists. It's used for sets.

*B: append()

Feedback: Correct! The append() method adds an element to the end of a list.

C: insert()

Feedback: The insert() method can add an element at a specific position, not necessarily at the end.

D: extend()

Feedback: The extend() method is used to add elements from an iterable to the end of a list, not a single
element.

Question 61 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

In Python, which of the following data types is immutable?

A: list

Feedback: Lists are mutable in Python, meaning their elements can be changed.

*B: tuple

Feedback: Correct! Tuples are immutable, meaning their elements cannot be changed after creation.

C: dictionary

Feedback: Dictionaries are mutable; their key-value pairs can be changed.

D: set

Feedback: Sets are mutable; their elements can be changed.

Question 62 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Which of the following is the correct syntax for an if statement in Python?

*A: if x > 5:

Feedback: Correct! Remember, the if statement is followed by a condition and ends with a colon.

B: if (x > 5)

Feedback: Incorrect. This syntax is used in other programming languages like C but not in Python.

C: if x > 5 then

Feedback: Incorrect. Python does not use the 'then' keyword in if statements.

D: if x > 5 end

Feedback: Incorrect. There is no 'end' keyword in Python if statements.

Question 63 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Which of the following is a built-in function in Python?

*A: len()

Feedback: Correct! The len() function is used to return the length of an object.

B: push()

Feedback: Incorrect. push() is not a built-in function in Python; it is used in other programming
languages like JavaScript.

C: append()

Feedback: Incorrect. append() is a method of list objects in Python, not a built-in function.

D: size()

Feedback: Incorrect. size() is not a built-in function in Python.

Question 64 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Which method is used to initialize the attributes of a class in Python?

*A: init

Feedback: Correct! The init method is used to initialize the attributes of a class in Python.

B: start

Feedback: Incorrect. The start method is not a standard method for initializing attributes in Python
classes.

C: create

Feedback: Incorrect. The create method does not exist in standard Python classes.

D: new

Feedback: Incorrect. The new method is used to create a new instance but not for initializing attributes.

Question 65 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

What keyword is used to define a class in Python?

*A: class

Feedback: Correct! The class keyword is used to define a class in Python.

B: def

Feedback: Incorrect. The def keyword is used to define a function, not a class.

C: init

Feedback: Incorrect. init is not a keyword used to define a class in Python.

D: self

Feedback: Incorrect. The self keyword is used within a class to refer to the instance, not to define the
class itself.

Question 66 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Which of the following can be used as class attributes in Python?

*A: Methods defined within the class

Feedback: Correct! Methods defined within the class can be used as class attributes.

*B: Variables defined within the class

Feedback: Correct! Variables defined within the class can be used as class attributes.

C: Global variables

Feedback: Incorrect. Global variables are not considered class attributes.

D: Functions defined outside the class

Feedback: Incorrect. Functions defined outside the class are not class attributes.

Question 67 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, medium

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Select the scenarios where using a custom exception would be appropriate.

*A: When you need specific error handling for a unique application condition.

Feedback: Correct! Custom exceptions are useful for handling specific application conditions.

B: When you want to handle all exceptions in a generic manner.

Feedback: Incorrect. Generic exception handling does not require custom exceptions.

*C: When built-in exceptions do not adequately describe the issue.

Feedback: Correct! Custom exceptions help when built-in ones are insufficient.

D: When you want to avoid using try-except blocks.

Feedback: Incorrect. Custom exceptions still require try-except blocks to be handled.

Question 68 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Which of the following is the correct syntax to catch an exception in Python?

*A: try: ... except Exception as e:

Feedback: Correct! This is the correct syntax to catch an exception in Python.

B: catch Exception e

Feedback: Incorrect. This is not the correct syntax in Python. Review the Python exception handling
syntax.

C: try { ... } catch (Exception e)

Feedback: Incorrect. This syntax is used in Java, not Python. Ensure you are using Python syntax.

D: except Exception as e:

Feedback: Incorrect. This syntax is incomplete without the try block.

Question 69 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

What will be the output of the following Python code?

for i in range(3): if i == 2: print('Two') else: print('Not Two')

*A: Not Two\nNot Two\nTwo

Feedback: Correct! The loop runs 3 times with i values 0, 1, and 2. When i is 2, it prints 'Two'. For other
values, it prints 'Not Two'.

B: Not Two\nTwo\nNot Two

Feedback: Incorrect. The loop executes from i = 0 to 2 sequentially, and the condition is checked each
time.

C: Two\nNot Two\nNot Two

Feedback: Incorrect. Remember, the loop starts from i = 0 and increments by 1 each time until i = 2.

D: Two\nTwo\nTwo

Feedback: Incorrect. Only when i equals 2, the print statement 'Two' executes. For other values, it prints
'Not Two'.

Question 70 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Which of the following functions correctly generates a list of numbers starting from 0 up to but not
including 10 in Python?

*A: range(0, 10)

Feedback: Correct! This function generates numbers from 0 to 9.

B: range(1, 10)

Feedback: Incorrect. This function generates numbers from 1 to 9.

C: range(10)

Feedback: Incorrect. This function generates numbers from 0 to 9 but does not explicitly show the start
value.

D: range(0, 9)

Feedback: Incorrect. This function generates numbers from 0 to 8.

Question 71 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Select all the following statements that correctly describe the behavior of the while loop in Python.

*A: A while loop will continue executing as long as its condition is True.

Feedback: Correct! A while loop checks the condition before each iteration.

*B: A while loop can potentially create an infinite loop if its condition always remains True.

Feedback: Correct! Infinite loops can occur if the condition never becomes False.

C: A while loop will always execute its block of code at least once.

Feedback: Incorrect. A while loop may not execute at all if the condition is False initially.

D: A while loop doesn't need an increment or decrement statement to avoid infinite loops.

Feedback: Incorrect. It's important to include statements that modify the condition within the loop to
eventually terminate the loop.

Question 72 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

What happens when you try to access a local variable outside the function in which it is defined?

*A: An error is raised

Feedback: Correct! Local variables are only accessible within the function they are defined in.

B: The variable is automatically converted to a global variable

Feedback: Incorrect. Local variables are not converted to global variables automatically.

C: The variable is accessible, but its value is None

Feedback: Incorrect. Local variables are not accessible outside their defining function.

D: Python prompts you to define the variable globally

Feedback: Incorrect. Python does not prompt you to define the variable globally.

Question 73 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Which statement correctly uses an elif statement in Python?

A:

if x > 5: print('x is greater than 5') else if x == 5: print('x is

5') else: print('x is less than 5')

Feedback: Incorrect. The correct keyword is elif, not else if.

*B:

if x > 5: print('x is greater than 5') elif x == 5: print('x is 5')

else: print('x is less than 5')

Feedback: Correct! This is the proper syntax for using elif.

C:

if x > 5: print('x is greater than 5') else: print('x is 5') elif x <
5: print('x is less than 5')

Feedback: Incorrect. The elif block must come before the else block.
D:

if x > 5: print('x is greater than 5') elif x = 5: print('x is 5')

else: print('x is less than 5')

Feedback: Incorrect. The comparison operator == should be used instead of the assignment operator =.

Question 74 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

In Python, what will be the output of the following code?

x = 10 y = 20 if x > y: print('x is greater than y') elif x < y:

print('x is less than y') else: print('x is equal to y')

A: x is greater than y

Feedback: Revisit how comparison operations work in Python. In this case, x is not greater than y.

*B: x is less than y

Feedback: Correct! x is less than y, so the elif block is executed.

C: x is equal to y

Feedback: Remember, x is not equal to y. The else block won't be executed.

D: The code will produce an error

Feedback: The code is syntactically correct and will run without errors.

Question 75 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

What will be the output of the following Python code?

x = 5 y = 10 if x > y: print("x is greater than y") elif x < y:

print("x is less than y") else: print("x is equal to y")

A: x is greater than y

Feedback: Not quite. Remember to evaluate the condition in the if statement.

*B: x is less than y

Feedback: Correct! Since x is less than y, the block under the elif statement will execute.

C: x is equal to y

Feedback: Incorrect. The else block only executes when both if and elif conditions are false.

D: No output due to an error

Feedback: Incorrect. The code is syntactically correct and will produce an output.

Question 76 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Which of the following statements are true about defining a function in Python?

A: A function must have a return statement

Feedback: Incorrect. A function in Python does not need to have a return statement.

*B: Functions can have default parameter values

Feedback: Correct! Functions in Python can have default parameter values.

*C: A function can be defined inside another function

Feedback: Correct! Nested function definitions are allowed in Python.

D: Function names must start with an uppercase letter

Feedback: Incorrect. Function names in Python typically start with a lowercase letter, but it is not
required.

E: Lambda functions can have multiple expressions

Feedback: Incorrect. Lambda functions can only have a single expression.

Question 77 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

How many times will the following loop execute?

for i in range(1, 10, 2): print(i)

*A: 5.0
Feedback: Correct! The loop will execute 5 times, as it starts at 1 and increments by 2 until it reaches
less than 10.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Revisit the concept of range and step in Python loops.

Question 78 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

If a = 5 and b = 10, what is the result of the comparison a > b in Python (use 0 for False and 1 for True)?

*A: 0.0

Feedback: Correct! The comparison a > b evaluates to False, which corresponds to 0.

Default Feedback: Revisit how comparison operations work in Python and what Boolean values they
produce.

Question 79 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

What is the output of the following Python expression: 3 + 2 * 2?

*A: 7.0

Feedback: Correct! The expression evaluates to 7 due to the order of operations (multiplication before
addition).

Default Feedback: Revisit the order of operations in Python to correctly evaluate the expression.

Question 80 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

What will be the last number printed by this Python code?

for i in range(3, 10): print(i)

*A: 9.0

Feedback: Correct! The last number printed by the code is 9 because range(3, 10) generates numbers
from 3 to 9.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the lesson on the range function in Python.
Question 81 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Consider a scenario where an exception occurs approximately 3 times out of every 100 operations. What
is the probability of an exception occurring in any given operation? (Express your answer as a decimal)

*A: 0.03

Feedback: Correct! The probability is calculated as the number of exceptions divided by the total
number of operations.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Remember to calculate the probability as the ratio of exceptions to the total
number of operations.

Question 82 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

In Python, what is the keyword used to define a function? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: def

Feedback: Correct! In Python, def is used to define a function.

B: function

Feedback: Incorrect. function is not a keyword in Python. Functions are defined using def .

C: func

Feedback: Incorrect. func is not a recognized keyword in Python. Use def to define a function.

D: define

Feedback: Incorrect. define is not a keyword in Python. The correct keyword is def.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the section on defining functions in Python.

Question 83 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

What keyword is used to define a function in Python? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: def
Feedback: Correct! The keyword to define a function in Python is def.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review how functions are defined in Python.

Question 84 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

What built-in Python function can be used to obtain a list of data attributes and methods associated with
a class? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: dir

Feedback: Correct! The dir function can be used to obtain a list of data attributes and methods associated
with a class.

*B: __dir__

Feedback: Correct! The dir method can also be used to obtain a list of data attributes and methods
associated with a class.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Review the Python built-in functions and methods to find out which one
provides a list of data attributes and methods associated with a class.

Question 85 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

What is the keyword used in Python to start a loop that iterates over a sequence of elements? Please
answer in all lowercase.

*A: for

Feedback: Correct! The for keyword is used to start a loop that iterates over a sequence of elements.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the lesson on loops in Python.

Question 86 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

What keyword is used to define a block of code that will always execute, regardless of whether an
exception was handled or not? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: finally
Feedback: Correct! The finally block always executes, whether an exception is handled or not.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the lesson on exception handling blocks.

Question 87 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

What is the keyword used to define a function in Python? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: def

Feedback: Correct! The def keyword is used to define a function in Python.

Default Feedback: The keyword used to define a function in Python is a reserved word that starts with
'd'.

Question 88 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

What function is used to obtain a list of data attributes and methods associated with a class in Python?
Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: dir

Feedback: Correct! The dir function is used to obtain a list of data attributes and methods associated
with a class in Python.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please refer to the lesson on how to obtain a list of data attributes and
methods associated with a class in Python.

Question 89 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

What keyword is used in Python to refer to a global variable inside a function? Please answer in all
lowercase.

*A: global

Feedback: Correct! The global keyword is used to refer to a global variable inside a function.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please refer to the lesson on variable scope and the global keyword for
more information.
Question 90 - numeric, medium

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

If a variable x is defined as a global variable with a value of 10, what will be the value of x after calling
the following function?\n\n python\n x = 10\n def change_x():\n global x\n x = 5\n change_x()\n

*A: 5.0

Feedback: Correct! The global variable x is modified to 5 inside the function.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Review the use of the global keyword in the function.

Question 91 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Which of the following methods is used to add an element to the end of a list in Python?

*A: append()

Feedback: Correct! The append() method is used to add an element to the end of a list in Python.

B: insert()

Feedback: Not quite. The insert() method is used to add an element at a specific position in the list, not
at the end.

C: add()

Feedback: Incorrect. The add() method does not exist for lists in Python. You might be thinking of the
append() method.

D: extend()

Feedback: Wrong choice. The extend() method is used to add multiple elements from another iterable to
the end of the list, but not a single element.

Question 92 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Which of the following is a correct way to define a class method in Python?

*A: def my_method(self):

Feedback: Correct! This is the proper way to define a method within a class in Python.

B: function my_method(self):

Feedback: Incorrect. In Python, functions within classes should be defined using the def keyword.

C: method my_method(self):

Feedback: Incorrect. The method keyword is not used to define methods in Python classes.

D: define my_method(self):

Feedback: Incorrect. The define keyword is not used in Python for any purpose.

Question 93 - multiple choice, shuffle, medium

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

What will be the output of the following Python code?

x = 5 def foo(): x = 10 print(x) foo() print(x)

*A: 45935

Feedback: Correct! Inside the function, x is a local variable, but outside the function, x remains 5.

B: 45787

Feedback: Incorrect. Remember that the x inside the function is a local variable and does not affect the
global x.

C: 45940

Feedback: Incorrect. The local variable x inside the function does not change the global x.

D: 45782

Feedback: Incorrect. The function foo() prints the local variable x, which is 10.

Question 94 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Which of the following statements about comparison operations in Python are true?

*A: Comparison operations return Boolean values.

Feedback: Correct! Comparison operations do return Boolean values, either True or False.

*B: The == operator checks for value equality.

Feedback: Correct! The == operator checks if two values are equal.

C: The != operator checks for identity.

Feedback: Incorrect. The != operator checks for value inequality, not identity.

D: The > operator checks if the left operand is less than the right operand.

Feedback: Incorrect. The > operator checks if the left operand is greater than the right operand.

Question 95 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

What will be the output of the following Python code?

x = 10 y = 20 if x > y: print("x is greater than y") elif x < y:

print("x is less than y") else: print("x is equal to y")

A: x is greater than y

Feedback: Revisit the comparison operations. Consider the values of x and y.

*B: x is less than y

Feedback: Correct! Since x is 10 and y is 20, x is indeed less than y.

C: x is equal to y

Feedback: Close, but not quite. Compare the values of x and y again.

D: No output

Feedback: No, there will be output. Make sure to review the branching statements.

Question 96 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

What is the primary purpose of using exception handling in programming?

*A: To manage runtime errors and maintain the normal flow of the application
Feedback: Correct! Exception handling is used to manage runtime errors and ensure the application can
continue its normal flow without crashing.

B: To optimize the performance of the application

Feedback: Not quite. While performance is important, exception handling is primarily for managing
errors, not optimizing performance.

C: To enhance the security of the software

Feedback: Incorrect. Exception handling primarily deals with runtime errors and not directly with
security measures.

D: To simplify the code maintenance and readability

Feedback: That's not correct. Although good coding practices can improve maintenance and readability,
the main goal of exception handling is to manage errors at runtime.

Question 97 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Which of the following correctly demonstrates the use of the global keyword within a function in
Python?

*A:

def my_function(): global x x = 10

Feedback: Correct! This is the proper use of the global keyword to define a global variable within a
function.

B:

def my_function(): x = 10 global x

Feedback: Incorrect. The global keyword must be used inside the function before the variable is
assigned.

C:

global x def my_function(): x = 10

Feedback: Incorrect. The global keyword must be used inside the function, not outside of it.

D:
def my_function(): x = global 10

Feedback: Incorrect. This syntax is incorrect for using the global keyword.

Question 98 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Which of the following is the correct syntax for a for loop in Python that iterates over a range of
numbers from 0 to 4?

*A: for i in range(5):

Feedback: Correct! Remember that the range function in Python generates numbers from 0 up to, but not
including, the specified end value.

B: for (i=0; i<5; i++)

Feedback: Incorrect. This syntax is typical of C-style languages, not Python. Review Python's for loop
syntax.

C: for i to 5:

Feedback: Incorrect. This is not a valid Python syntax. Check how to use the range function with for
loops in Python.

D: for i in 0..5:

Feedback: Incorrect. This range notation is not valid in Python. Make sure to review how the range
function works in Python.

Question 99 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Which of the following statements about variable scope in Python are correct?

*A: Variables defined inside a function are local to that function.

Feedback: Correct! Variables defined inside a function are indeed local to that function.

*B: Variables defined outside a function are global and can be accessed anywhere in the code.

Feedback: Correct! Variables defined outside a function are global and can be accessed throughout the
code.
C: The global keyword allows the use of local variables inside a function.

Feedback: Incorrect. The global keyword allows the use of global variables inside a function, not local
variables.

*D: Variables defined with the global keyword inside a function are treated as global variables.

Feedback: Correct! The global keyword makes the variable global within the function.

E: Variables defined with the local keyword are local to the block they are defined in.

Feedback: Incorrect. Python does not have a local keyword; variables are local by default when defined
inside a function.

Question 100 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, medium

Question category: Module: Python Programming Fundamentals

Select all the valid ways to use a while loop to print numbers from 1 to 5 in Python.

*A: i = 1 while i <= 5: print(i) i += 1

Feedback: Correct! This is a standard way of using a while loop to print numbers from 1 to 5 in Python.

*B: i = 1 while i < 6: print(i) i = i + 1

Feedback: Correct! This also works as it prints numbers from 1 to 5.

C: i = 1 while (i <= 5) print i i++

Feedback: Incorrect. This syntax is a mix of Python and C-style syntax and will not work in Python.

*D: i = 0 while i < 5: i += 1 print(i)

Feedback: Correct! This prints numbers from 1 to 5 by incrementing i before printing.

E: while i <= 5: print(i) i += 1

Feedback: Incorrect. The variable i is not initialized in this code snippet, which will result in an error.

Question 101 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which method is used to write a string to a text file in Python?

*A: write

Feedback: Correct! The write method is used to write a string to a text file.

B: append

Feedback: Incorrect. The append method is not used for writing strings to a text file. Revisit the file
handling methods in Python.

C: insert

Feedback: Incorrect. The insert method is not used for writing strings to a text file. Make sure to review
Python's file handling functions.

D: add

Feedback: Incorrect. The add method is not used to write strings to a text file. Consider reviewing the
common file handling methods in Python.

Question 102 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

What function in Pandas is used to read a CSV file?

*A: read_csv

Feedback: Correct! The read_csv function is used to read CSV files into DataFrame objects in Pandas.

B: readFile

Feedback: Incorrect. readFile is not a valid Pandas function for reading CSV files. Consider revisiting
the Pandas documentation.

C: import_csv

Feedback: Incorrect. import_csv is not a valid Pandas function. Make sure to review the common
Pandas functions for file operations.

D: load_csv

Feedback: Incorrect. load_csv is not a Pandas function. Try reviewing the Pandas file handling
functions.

Question 103 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

What is the correct way to import the pandas library in Python?

A: import pandas

Feedback: This option is incorrect. Remember to use the correct alias when importing pandas.

*B: import pandas as pd

Feedback: Correct! This is the standard way to import pandas with an alias for easier usage.

C: import pd as pandas

Feedback: This option is incorrect. The alias should be 'pd', not the library name.

D: import pandas pd

Feedback: This option is incorrect. Syntax is not correct for importing pandas with an alias.

Question 104 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which of the following modes allows you to write to a file in Python without deleting its existing
content?

*A: a

Feedback: Correct! The 'a' mode appends data to the end of the file without deleting its existing content.

B: w

Feedback: Incorrect. The 'w' mode truncates the file to zero length or creates a new file for writing.

C: x

Feedback: Incorrect. The 'x' mode creates a new file and opens it for writing, but fails if the file already
exists.

D: r

Feedback: Incorrect. The 'r' mode opens the file for reading only.

Question 105 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which method is used to read the entire content of a file in Python?

*A: read()

Feedback: Correct! The read() method reads the entire content of a file.

B: readline()

Feedback: Incorrect. The readline() method reads one line from the file.

C: readlines()

Feedback: Incorrect. The readlines() method reads all the lines in a file and returns them as a list.

D: readall()

Feedback: Incorrect. There is no readall() method in Python for reading file content.

Question 106 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which Numpy function is used to create evenly spaced numbers over a specified interval?

*A: linspace

Feedback: Correct! The linspace function is used to create evenly spaced numbers over a specified
interval.

B: arrange

Feedback: Incorrect. The arrange function is not used for generating evenly spaced numbers over a
specified interval.

C: split

Feedback: Incorrect. The split function does not create evenly spaced numbers.

D: range

Feedback: Incorrect. The range function is not specifically for creating evenly spaced numbers over an
interval.

Question 107 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which operation is not considered a basic operation on 2D Numpy arrays?

A: Matrix multiplication

Feedback: Incorrect. Matrix multiplication is a basic operation on 2D Numpy arrays.

B: Scalar multiplication

Feedback: Incorrect. Scalar multiplication is a basic operation on 2D Numpy arrays.

C: Element-wise product

Feedback: Incorrect. Element-wise product is a basic operation on 2D Numpy arrays.

*D: Matrix inversion

Feedback: Correct! Matrix inversion is not considered a basic operation on 2D Numpy arrays.

Question 108 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

To import the pandas library in Python, which of the following statements is correct?

*A: import pandas as pd

Feedback: Correct! import pandas as pd is the standard way to import the pandas library.

B: import pandas

Feedback: Incorrect. While import pandas works, it is conventional to use import pandas as pd to
simplify references to the library.

C: import pandas library

Feedback: Incorrect. The correct statement is import pandas as pd. import pandas library is not valid.

D: import pd from pandas

Feedback: Incorrect. The correct statement is import pandas as pd. import pd from pandas is not valid.

Question 109 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

In Python, which function from the pandas library is used to load a CSV file into a DataFrame?

*A: read_csv

Feedback: Correct! The read_csv function is used to load a CSV file into a DataFrame.

B: load_csv

Feedback: Incorrect. There is no load_csv function in pandas. The correct function is read_csv.

C: import_csv

Feedback: Incorrect. The correct function is read_csv. import_csv is not a valid pandas function.

D: csv_read

Feedback: Incorrect. csv_read is not a valid pandas function. The correct function is read_csv.

Question 110 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, medium

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which of the following methods can be used to filter rows in a pandas DataFrame based on a condition?
Select all that apply.

*A: query()

Feedback: Correct! The query() method is one way to filter rows in a DataFrame based on a condition.

B: filter_rows()

Feedback: Incorrect. There is no filter_rows() method in pandas. Consider revisiting the pandas
documentation to find the correct method.

*C: loc []

Feedback: Correct! The loc [] indexer can be used to filter rows based on a condition.

D: select_rows()

Feedback: Incorrect. There is no select_rows() method in pandas. The correct methods include query()
and loc [] .

Question 111 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which of the following commands will create a 2D Numpy array with shape (2, 3)?

*A: numpy.array([ [1, 2, 3] , [4, 5, 6] ])

Feedback: Correct! This command creates a 2D array with shape (2, 3).

B: numpy.array( [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] )

Feedback: Incorrect. This command creates a 1D array, not a 2D array.

C: numpy.array([ [1, 2] , [3, 4] , [5, 6] ])

Feedback: Incorrect. This command creates a 2D array with shape (3, 2).

D: numpy.array([[[1, 2], [3, 4]], [[5, 6], [7, 8]]])

Feedback: Incorrect. This command creates a 3D array, not a 2D array.

Question 112 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which of the following functions in Numpy can be used to generate evenly spaced numbers over a
specified interval?

*A: linspace

Feedback: Correct! The linspace function generates evenly spaced numbers over a specified interval.

B: arange

Feedback: Incorrect. The arange function generates numbers in a given range but it may not be evenly
spaced depending on the step size.

C: logspace

Feedback: Incorrect. The logspace function generates numbers spaced evenly on a log scale.

D: geomspace

Feedback: Incorrect. The geomspace function generates numbers spaced evenly on a geometric
progression.

Question 113 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

In NumPy, which function is used to compute the standard deviation of an array?

*A: np.std()

Feedback: Correct! np.std() is used to compute the standard deviation of an array in NumPy.

B: np.var()

Feedback: Incorrect. np.var() is used to compute the variance, not the standard deviation.

C: np.mean()

Feedback: Incorrect. np.mean() is used to compute the mean, not the standard deviation.

D: np.median()

Feedback: Incorrect. np.median() is used to compute the median, not the standard deviation.

Question 114 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which method is used to close a file in Python?

*A: close()

Feedback: Correct! The close() method is used to close a file.

B: terminate()

Feedback: Incorrect. The terminate() method is not used to close a file.

C: end()

Feedback: Incorrect. The end() method is not used to close a file.

D: finish()

Feedback: Incorrect. The finish() method is not used to close a file.

Question 115 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which method is used to read the entire content of a file in Python?

*A: read()

Feedback: Correct! The read() method reads the entire content of a file.

B: readline()

Feedback: Not quite. The readline() method reads one line from the file at a time.

C: readlines()

Feedback: Incorrect. The readlines() method returns a list of lines from the file.

D: file()

Feedback: No, file() is not a valid method for reading file content in Python.

Question 116 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

How would you use the linspace function from NumPy to generate 10 evenly spaced numbers between 0
and 1?

*A: numpy.linspace(0, 1, 10)

Feedback: Correct! The linspace function generates numbers evenly spaced over a specified interval.

B: numpy.linspace(0, 1, 9)

Feedback: Incorrect. This would generate 9 instead of 10 numbers.

C: numpy.arange(0, 1, 10)

Feedback: Incorrect. The arange function generates values based on a step size, not a specified number
of values.

D: numpy.linspace(0, 10, 1)

Feedback: Incorrect. This would only generate a single value.

Question 117 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

What are some functions provided by pandas to work with Excel files? Select all that apply.
*A: pd.read_excel()

Feedback: Correct! pd.read_excel() is used to read data from an Excel file into a DataFrame.

*B: pd.to_excel()

Feedback: Correct! pd.to_excel() is used to write data from a DataFrame to an Excel file.

C: pd.open_excel()

Feedback: Incorrect. pd.open_excel() is not a valid pandas function to work with Excel files.

D: pd.load_excel()

Feedback: Incorrect. pd.load_excel() is not a valid pandas function to work with Excel files.

Question 118 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which pandas function is used to load data from a CSV file into a DataFrame?

*A: pd.read_csv()

Feedback: Correct! The pd.read_csv() function is used to read data from a CSV file into a DataFrame.

B: pd.read_table()

Feedback: Incorrect. pd.read_table() is used to read general delimited files, not specifically CSV files.

C: pd.load_csv()

Feedback: Incorrect. pd.load_csv() is not a valid pandas function for reading CSV files into a
DataFrame.

D: pd.load_table()

Feedback: Incorrect. pd.load_table() is not a valid pandas function for reading CSV files into a
DataFrame.

Question 119 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which of the following methods is used to read the entire content of a text file in Python?
*A: read()

Feedback: Correct! The read() method reads the entire content of the file as a string.

B: readline()

Feedback: Not quite. The readline() method reads one line from the file at a time, not the entire content.

C: readlines()

Feedback: Incorrect. The readlines() method reads all lines in a file and returns them as a list of strings,
but it does not read the entire file content as a single string.

D: file()

Feedback: No, the file() function is not used to read the content of a file. It is used to create a new file
object.

Question 120 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which of the following functions is used to concatenate two DataFrames in Pandas?

*A: concat()

Feedback: Correct! The concat() function is used to concatenate two DataFrames along a particular axis.

B: merge()

Feedback: Not quite. The merge() function is used to combine DataFrames based on keys or columns.

C: join()

Feedback: Incorrect. The join() function is used to join DataFrames on indices.

D: combine()

Feedback: No, the combine() function is used for element-wise operations with DataFrames.

Question 121 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which of the following are methods to read data from a CSV file using pandas?
*A: pd.read_csv()

Feedback: Correct! pd.read_csv() is the primary method for reading CSV files into a DataFrame.

B: pd.load_csv()

Feedback: Incorrect. pd.load_csv() is not a valid method in pandas for reading CSV files.

*C: pd.read_table()

Feedback: Correct! pd.read_table() can also be used to read CSV files if you specify the delimiter.

D: pd.load_table()

Feedback: Incorrect. pd.load_table() is not a valid method in pandas.

E: pd.read_excel()

Feedback: Incorrect. pd.read_excel() is used for reading Excel files, not CSV files.

Question 122 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which of the following are methods to read data from a file in Python?

*A: read()

Feedback: Correct! read() is a method to read data from a file in Python.

*B: readline()

Feedback: Correct! readline() is a method to read a single line from a file in Python.

C: write()

Feedback: Incorrect. write() is a method to write data to a file, not read from it.

*D: readlines()

Feedback: Correct! readlines() is a method to read all lines from a file in Python.

E: append()

Feedback: Incorrect. append() is not a method to read data from a file. It is used to add elements to a list.
Question 123 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

You have a DataFrame with a column named 'age'. What is the range of unique ages if the minimum age
is 21 and the maximum age is 65?

*A: 44.0

Feedback: Correct! The range of unique ages is 44, calculated as 65 - 21 + 1.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Ensure you calculate the range correctly, considering both the minimum
and maximum values.

Question 124 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

You have a NumPy array \[ a = np.array([[1, 2], [3, 4]]) \]. What is the sum of all elements in the array?

*A: 10.0

Feedback: Correct! The sum of all elements in the array is indeed 10.

Default Feedback: That's not correct. Remember to sum all the elements in the array.

Question 125 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

If you have a NumPy array a = np.array( [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] ), what is the mean of the array?

*A: 3.0

Feedback: Correct! The mean of the array [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] is 3.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the methods to calculate the mean of a NumPy array.

Question 126 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

If you open a file in write mode and write data to it, what will be the size of the file if you write 50 bytes
of data to it?

*A: 50.0
Feedback: Correct! Writing 50 bytes of data to a file will result in a file size of 50 bytes.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. The size of the file will be equivalent to the amount of data written to it.

Question 127 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

If a file contains 100 lines and you use the readline() method once, how many lines will be left to read?

*A: 99.0

Feedback: Correct! Using readline() once will read one line, leaving 99 lines.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Remember that the readline() method reads one line at a time.

Question 128 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

If you have a NumPy array \[ a = np.array([1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]) \], what is the sum of the array?

*A: 21.0

Feedback: Correct! The sum of the array elements is 21.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please check your calculation and try again.

Question 129 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

If you use the linspace function to create 5 evenly spaced numbers between 0 and 10, what will be the
second number in the resulting array?

*A: 2.5

Feedback: Correct! The second number in the resulting array is 2.5.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please revisit the concept of using linspace to generate evenly spaced
numbers.

Question 130 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

What is the method used to find unique elements in a column of a DataFrame using pandas? Please
answer in all lowercase.

*A: unique

Feedback: Correct! The unique method is used to find unique elements in a column of a DataFrame.

*B: unique()

Feedback: Correct! The unique method is used to find unique elements in a column of a DataFrame.

C: pd.unique

Feedback: Incorrect. The correct method is unique, not pd.unique.

D: pd.unique()

Feedback: Incorrect. The correct method is unique, not pd.unique().

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Remember to use the method that specifically finds unique elements in a
DataFrame column.

Question 131 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which pandas method would you use to find unique elements in a column of a DataFrame? Please
answer in all lowercase.

*A: unique

Feedback: Correct! The unique() method is used to find unique elements in a DataFrame column.

*B: unique()

Feedback: Correct! The unique() method is used to find unique elements in a DataFrame column.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the pandas documentation on finding unique elements in a
DataFrame column.

Question 132 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

What method is used to remove duplicate rows from a DataFrame in Pandas? Please answer in all
lowercase.
*A: drop_duplicates

Feedback: Correct! The drop_duplicates method is used to remove duplicate rows from a DataFrame.

*B: dropduplicates

Feedback: Correct! The dropduplicates method is used to remove duplicate rows from a DataFrame.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the methods available in Pandas for DataFrame
manipulation.

Question 133 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

What is the Numpy function used to create a 2D array? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: array

Feedback: Correct! The array function is used to create a 2D array in Numpy.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the Numpy functions for creating arrays.

Question 134 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

What function in NumPy is used to create an array? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: array

Feedback: Great! The function array is used to create an array in NumPy.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the NumPy functions for creating arrays.

Question 135 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

What function in Numpy would you use to create a 2D array? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: array

Feedback: Correct! The array function is used to create arrays in Numpy.

*B: numpy.array
Feedback: Correct! The numpy.array function is used to create arrays in Numpy.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Review Numpy functions used for creating arrays.

Question 136 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

What function in Python is used to write data to a file? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: write

Feedback: Correct! The write() function is used to write data to a file.

*B: writelines

Feedback: Correct! The writelines() function can also be used to write a list of lines to a file.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Review how to use the write() function to write data to a file.

Question 137 - numeric, medium

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

If you use linspace to generate 10 numbers between 0 and 1, what is the step size?

*A: 0.1111111111

Feedback: Correct! The step size is approximately 0.1111 when dividing the interval [0, 1] into 10
evenly spaced points.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Remember to divide the interval by the number of steps minus one.

Question 138 - numeric, medium

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

After filtering data in a DataFrame based on a condition, you find that the resulting DataFrame has 42
rows. How many rows did the original DataFrame likely have if 30 rows met the filtering condition?

*A: 72.0

Feedback: Correct! If 30 rows met the filtering condition, adding the 42 rows that did not meet the
condition gives the original DataFrame's total rows.
Default Feedback: Incorrect. Consider the number of rows that met the condition and the total number of
rows after filtering.

Question 139 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which of the following methods can be used to read a CSV file into a Pandas DataFrame?

*A: pd.read_csv()

Feedback: Correct! The pd.read_csv() method is used to read a CSV file into a Pandas DataFrame.

B: pd.load_csv()

Feedback: Incorrect. The pd.load_csv() method does not exist in Pandas for reading CSV files.

C: pd.import_csv()

Feedback: Incorrect. The pd.import_csv() method is not a valid method in Pandas.

D: pd.open_csv()

Feedback: Incorrect. The pd.open_csv() method does not exist in Pandas for reading CSV files.

Question 140 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which method is used to read the content of a file in Python as a list of lines?

*A: readlines()

Feedback: Correct! The readlines() method is used to read the content of a file as a list of lines.

B: read()

Feedback: Incorrect. The read() method reads the entire content of the file as a single string.

C: readline()

Feedback: Incorrect. The readline() method reads only one line from the file.

D: lines()

Feedback: Incorrect. There is no lines() method in Python for reading file content.
Question 141 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which of the following functions is used to generate evenly spaced numbers over a specified interval in
Numpy?

*A: linspace

Feedback: Correct! The linspace function in Numpy is used to generate evenly spaced numbers over a
specified interval.

B: arange

Feedback: Incorrect. The arange function generates values within a given interval with a specified step
size, not necessarily evenly spaced.

C: logspace

Feedback: Incorrect. The logspace function generates numbers spaced evenly on a log scale.

D: geomspace

Feedback: Incorrect. The geomspace function generates numbers spaced evenly on a geometric
progression.

Question 142 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which function from the pandas library is used to load a CSV file into a DataFrame?

*A: read_csv

Feedback: Correct! The read_csv function is used to load a CSV file into a DataFrame.

B: load_csv

Feedback: Incorrect. The load_csv function does not exist in the pandas library. Try looking into the
documentation again.

C: import_csv

Feedback: Incorrect. The import_csv function does not exist in the pandas library. Try looking into the
documentation again.
D: get_csv

Feedback: Incorrect. The get_csv function does not exist in the pandas library. Try looking into the
documentation again.

Question 143 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which of the following operations can be performed on a 1D Numpy array?

*A: Indexing

Feedback: Correct! Indexing allows you to access individual elements within the array.

B: Matrix multiplication

Feedback: Incorrect. Matrix multiplication is typically performed on 2D arrays, not 1D arrays.

*C: Slicing

Feedback: Correct! Slicing allows you to access a subset of the array.

*D: Element-wise multiplication

Feedback: Correct! Element-wise multiplication is supported for 1D arrays in Numpy.

E: Eigenvalue decomposition

Feedback: Incorrect. Eigenvalue decomposition is applied to square matrices, not 1D arrays.

Question 144 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

Which of the following methods can be used to filter data in a pandas DataFrame based on a condition?

*A: loc

Feedback: Correct! The loc method can be used to filter data in a pandas DataFrame based on a
condition.

B: iloc

Feedback: Incorrect. The iloc method is used for integer-location based indexing, not for filtering based
on a condition.
*C: query

Feedback: Correct! The query method can be used to filter data in a pandas DataFrame based on a
condition.

*D: where

Feedback: Correct! The where method can be used to filter data in a pandas DataFrame based on a
condition.

E: filter_by

Feedback: Incorrect. The filter_by method does not exist in the pandas library.

Question 145 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

What function is used to find unique elements in a column of a DataFrame? Please answer in all
lowercase.

*A: unique

Feedback: Correct! The unique function is used to find unique elements in a column of a DataFrame.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Review the pandas documentation to find the correct function for this task.

Question 146 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Working with Data in Python

What is the mode used to open a file for writing in Python? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: w

Feedback: Correct! The w mode is used to open a file for writing.

B: write

Feedback: Incorrect. The correct mode for opening a file for writing is w.

C: a

Feedback: Incorrect. The a mode is used for appending to a file, not writing.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the modes available for the open function in Python.
Question 147 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following methods can be used to convert a string to uppercase in Python?

*A: upper()

Feedback: Correct! upper() is the method used to convert a string to uppercase in Python.

B: capitalize()

Feedback: Incorrect. capitalize() converts the first character to uppercase and the rest to lowercase.

C: title()

Feedback: Incorrect. title() converts the first character of each word to uppercase.

D: swapcase()

Feedback: Incorrect. swapcase() converts uppercase characters to lowercase and vice versa.

Question 148 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Given the string s = 'python programming', which of the following will return the index of the first
occurrence of 'o'?

*A: s.find('o')

Feedback: Correct! s.find('o') returns the index of the first occurrence of 'o'.

B: s.index('o')

Feedback: Incorrect. Although s.index('o') also returns the index, it is not the first occurrence in this
context.

C: s.search('o')

Feedback: Incorrect. There is no search method for strings in Python.

D: s.locate('o')

Feedback: Incorrect. There is no locate method for strings in Python.

Question 149 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following modules is covered in this course?

*A: Data Science with Python

Feedback: Correct! This course covers the module on Data Science with Python.

B: Web Development with JavaScript

Feedback: Incorrect. This course does not cover Web Development with JavaScript.

C: Machine Learning with R

Feedback: Incorrect. This course does not cover Machine Learning with R.

D: Mobile App Development with Swift

Feedback: Incorrect. This course does not cover Mobile App Development with Swift.

Question 150 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following is a fundamental reason for learning Python in the field of Data Science and AI?

*A: Python has a simple syntax, making it easy to learn and use.

Feedback: Correct! Python's simple syntax is one of the key reasons it is popular in Data Science and
AI.

B: Python is the only programming language used in Data Science.

Feedback: Incorrect. While Python is widely used, it is not the only programming language employed in
Data Science.

C: Python is specifically designed for statistical analysis.

Feedback: Incorrect. Python is a general-purpose programming language, although it has many libraries
for statistical analysis.

D: Python is faster than all other programming languages.

Feedback: Incorrect. Python is not necessarily the fastest programming language, but its versatility and
ease of use make it popular in Data Science and AI.

Question 151 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Select all the valid ways to increment the value of variable x in Python by 1.

*A: x += 1

Feedback: Correct! This is the shorthand operator for incrementing the value of x by 1.

*B: x = x + 1

Feedback: Correct! This is the standard way to increment the value of x by 1.

C: x++

Feedback: Incorrect. The x++ syntax is not valid in Python; it is used in languages like C++ and Java.

D: x =+ 1

Feedback: Incorrect. This is not a valid syntax for incrementing a variable in Python.

Question 152 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following is a valid way to declare a variable in Python?

*A: x = 5

Feedback: Correct! In Python, you can declare a variable using the equals sign =.

B: int x = 5

Feedback: Incorrect. This is the syntax used in languages like Java or C++, but not in Python.

C: declare x = 5

Feedback: Incorrect. This is not a valid way to declare a variable in Python.

D: let x = 5

Feedback: Incorrect. This syntax is used in JavaScript, not Python.

Question 153 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following is NOT a valid Python expression?

A: 3 + 4 * 2

Feedback: Incorrect. This is a valid Python expression.

B: (3 + 4) * 2

Feedback: Incorrect. This is a valid Python expression.

C: 3 ** 2 / 2

Feedback: Incorrect. This is a valid Python expression.

*D: 3 // (2 + )

Feedback: Correct! This expression has a syntax error.

Question 154 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

How can you delete a cell in a Jupyter notebook?

*A: Press Esc and then D twice

Feedback: Correct! Pressing Esc and then D twice will delete the cell.

B: Press Shift and Enter

Feedback: Incorrect. Pressing Shift and Enter runs the cell.

C: Click on the 'Delete' button in the toolbar

Feedback: Incorrect. There is no 'Delete' button in the Jupyter toolbar.

D: Use the 'del' command

Feedback: Incorrect. The 'del' command is used within a cell to delete variables, not the cell itself.

Question 155 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following best describes the role of Jupyter in data science?

A: A tool for creating web applications

Feedback: This is not correct. While Jupyter can be used in web development, its primary role in data
science is different.

*B: A platform for interactive computing and data visualization

Feedback: Correct! Jupyter is widely used for interactive computing and data visualization in data
science.

C: A database management system

Feedback: Incorrect. Jupyter is not a database management system.

D: An integrated development environment (IDE) for Python

Feedback: Not quite. While Jupyter provides an environment for coding in Python, it is not classified as
an IDE.

Question 156 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following is an integer in Python?

*A: 10

Feedback: Correct! 10 is an integer in Python.

B: 10.5

Feedback: Incorrect. 10.5 is a float, not an integer.

C: 10'

Feedback: Incorrect. '10' is a string, not an integer.

D: true

Feedback: Incorrect. True is a Boolean, not an integer.

Question 157 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following best describes a Boolean in Python?

*A: A data type that can be either True or False

Feedback: Correct! A Boolean in Python can only be either True or False.

B: A data type that can only be a number

Feedback: Incorrect. Booleans are not restricted to numbers.

C: A data type that can be a combination of characters

Feedback: Incorrect. Booleans are not a combination of characters.

D: A data type that can be any numeric value

Feedback: Incorrect. Booleans are not any numeric value.

Question 158 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following operations would you use to retrieve the third character from a string s in
Python?

A: s [3]

Feedback: Remember, Python uses zero-based indexing.

*B: s [2]

Feedback: Correct! Python uses zero-based indexing, so the third character is at index 2.

C: s [1]

Feedback: That's the second character. Python uses zero-based indexing.

D: s.charAt(3)

Feedback: This method is used in JavaScript, not Python.

Question 159 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following data types in Python can hold the value True?

A: integer

Feedback: Integers are used to store whole numbers, but not Boolean values.

B: float

Feedback: Floats are used to store decimal numbers, not Boolean values.

*C: boolean

Feedback: Correct! Boolean data type can hold the value True or False.

D: string

Feedback: Strings are used to store sequences of characters, not Boolean values.

Question 160 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following data structures in Python is immutable?

A: List

Feedback: A list in Python is mutable, which means its contents can be changed.

B: Dictionary

Feedback: A dictionary in Python is mutable, meaning you can change its contents.

C: Set

Feedback: A set in Python is mutable; you can add or remove elements from it.

*D: Tuple

Feedback: Correct! A tuple is immutable, meaning its contents cannot be altered after creation.

Question 161 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following is a valid way to declare a variable in Python?

A: int num = 5

Feedback: Incorrect. This is not the correct syntax for declaring a variable in Python. Remember that
Python is dynamically typed.

*B: num = 5

Feedback: Correct! In Python, you can directly assign a value to a variable without specifying its type.

C: declare num = 5

Feedback: Incorrect. This is not a valid syntax in Python.

D: var num = 5

Feedback: Incorrect. Python does not use the var keyword for variable declaration.

Question 162 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

What is one of the primary benefits of using Python in data science?

*A: Extensive libraries and community support

Feedback: Correct! Python's extensive libraries and active community support make it an excellent
choice for data science.

B: Limited data visualization capabilities

Feedback: Incorrect. Python is known for its strong data visualization capabilities through libraries like
Matplotlib and Seaborn.

C: Complex syntax

Feedback: Incorrect. Python is praised for its simple and readable syntax.

D: Lack of integration with other tools

Feedback: Incorrect. Python integrates well with various tools and libraries, particularly in data science.

Question 163 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following operations can be used to extract a substring from a given string in Python?
A: Indexing

Feedback: Indexing is used to access a single character in a string, not a substring.

B: Concatenation

Feedback: Concatenation is used to join two strings together, not to extract a substring.

*C: Slicing

Feedback: Correct! Slicing is used to extract a substring from a given string in Python.

D: Formatting

Feedback: Formatting is used to format strings according to specific rules, not to extract a substring.

Question 164 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Select all the correct methods to find substrings within a string in Python.

*A: find()

Feedback: Correct! find() returns the lowest index of the substring if it is found in the string.

*B: index()

Feedback: Correct! index() is similar to find() but raises an exception if the substring is not found.

C: search()

Feedback: Incorrect. Python does not have a search() method for strings.

D: contains()

Feedback: Incorrect. Python does not have a contains() method for strings.

E: match()

Feedback: Incorrect. match() is not a string method for finding substrings in Python.

Question 165 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, medium

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following are important concepts in Python programming for Data Science, Data
Engineering, AI, and Application Development? Select all that apply.

*A: Data types

Feedback: Correct! Data types are fundamental in Python programming.

*B: Lists

Feedback: Correct! Lists are essential in Python programming.

*C: Branching

Feedback: Correct! Branching is a key concept in Python programming.

*D: Exception handling

Feedback: Correct! Exception handling is an important concept in Python programming.

E: Blockchain

Feedback: Incorrect. Blockchain is not a primary concept in Python programming for these fields.

F: Quantum computing

Feedback: Incorrect. Quantum computing is not directly related to Python programming in the context
of this course.

Question 166 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Select all the data types that are considered mutable in Python.

*A: List

Feedback: Correct! Lists are mutable in Python.

B: String

Feedback: Incorrect. Strings are immutable in Python.

*C: Dictionary

Feedback: Correct! Dictionaries are mutable in Python.

D: Tuple

Feedback: Incorrect. Tuples are immutable in Python.

E: Float

Feedback: Incorrect. Floats are immutable in Python.

Question 167 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following are valid ways to concatenate strings in Python?

*A: Using the + operator

Feedback: Correct! The + operator can be used to concatenate strings in Python.

B: Using the concat() method

Feedback: No, concat() is not a built-in method for strings in Python. It's used in other languages like
Java.

*C: Using the join() method

Feedback: Correct! The join() method can be used to concatenate strings in Python.

D: Using the append() method

Feedback: No, append() is used for lists, not strings.

E: Using the extend() method

Feedback: No, extend() is used for lists, not strings.

Question 168 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following are common control flow structures used in Python programming?

*A: Loops

Feedback: Correct! Loops are a key control flow structure used to repeat actions until a condition is met.

*B: Branching
Feedback: Correct! Branching, such as using if-else statements, allows for decision-making in code.

C: Functions

Feedback: Incorrect. Functions are used for code modularity and reuse, but they are not control flow
structures.

*D: Exception Handling

Feedback: Correct! Exception handling is used to manage errors and exceptions in code flow.

E: Variables

Feedback: Incorrect. Variables store data values but do not control the flow of a program.

F: File Handling

Feedback: Incorrect. File handling deals with input and output operations on files and is not considered a
control flow structure.

Question 169 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following are users of Python?

*A: Data scientists

Feedback: Correct! Data scientists are among the primary users of Python due to its powerful libraries
and tools for data analysis.

*B: Web developers

Feedback: Correct! Web developers use Python for its frameworks like Django and Flask.

C: Graphic designers

Feedback: Incorrect. While graphic designers might use other tools, Python is not commonly used in
graphic design.

*D: Machine learning engineers

Feedback: Correct! Machine learning engineers rely on Python for libraries like TensorFlow and Scikit-
learn.

E: Database administrators
Feedback: Incorrect. Although Python can be used for database management, it is not the primary tool
for database administrators.

Question 170 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Select all the data types that can be typecast to a string in Python:

*A: Integer

Feedback: Correct! Integers can be typecast to strings in Python.

*B: Float

Feedback: Correct! Floats can be typecast to strings in Python.

*C: Boolean

Feedback: Correct! Booleans can be typecast to strings in Python.

D: List

Feedback: Incorrect. Lists cannot be directly typecast to strings in Python.

E: Dictionary

Feedback: Incorrect. Dictionaries cannot be directly typecast to strings in Python.

Question 171 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

If you have a string s = 'Hello World', what is the result of len(s)?

*A: 11.0

Feedback: Correct! The length of the string 'Hello World' is 11 characters.

Default Feedback: Remember to count all characters in the string, including spaces.

Question 172 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

What will be the result of the expression 7 // 2 in Python?

*A: 3.0

Feedback: Correct! The // operator in Python is used for floor division, which returns the largest whole
number less than or equal to the division.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Review the concept of floor division in Python.

Question 173 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

If you have a string s = 'hello', what is the index of 'e' in the string?

*A: 1.0

Feedback: Correct! The index of 'e' in the string 'hello' is 1.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Remember that string indices in Python start from 0.

Question 174 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

If you have a float value of 10.75 and you typecast it to an integer, what will be the result?

*A: 10.0

Feedback: Correct! Typecasting 10.75 to an integer results in 10.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review how typecasting from float to integer works in Python.

Question 175 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

What is the Python data type for floating-point numbers? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: float

Feedback: Correct! Floats are used to represent real numbers in Python.

Default Feedback: Review the common data types in Python and try again.

Question 176 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Name one of the key features of Jupyter that makes it advantageous for interactive computing. Please
answer in all lowercase.

*A: notebooks

Feedback: Correct! Jupyter notebooks are a key feature.

*B: interactivity

Feedback: Correct! Interactivity is a key feature of Jupyter.

*C: integration

Feedback: Correct! Integration with various libraries is a key feature.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the key features of Jupyter for interactive computing.

Question 177 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

What is the result of typecasting the boolean value True to an integer in Python? Please answer in all
lowercase.

*A: 1

Feedback: Correct! In Python, the boolean value True is typecast to the integer 1.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Review the typecasting rules for booleans in Python.

Question 178 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

What is the primary interface used to run, insert, and delete cells in a Jupyter notebook? Please answer
in all lowercase.

*A: notebook

Feedback: Correct! The primary interface for these actions in Jupyter is the notebook.

*B: jupyter

Feedback: Correct! Jupyter is often used as a term to refer to the notebook interface.

*C: jupyter notebook

Feedback: Correct! The term 'Jupyter notebook' specifically describes the interface used.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Review the course materials on Jupyter notebooks to understand the
primary interface used for these actions.

Question 179 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Name the Python data structure that is an unordered collection of unique elements. Please answer in all
lowercase.

*A: set

Feedback: Correct! A set is an unordered collection of unique elements in Python.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Review the Python data structures to find the right answer.

Question 180 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

In Python, what symbol is used for exponentiation (raising a number to the power of another number)?
Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: **

Feedback: Correct! The ** operator is used for exponentiation in Python.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Remember, the symbol for exponentiation in Python is not the same as in
some other programming languages.

Question 181 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

What is the term for a named location used to store data in Python? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: variable

Feedback: Correct! A variable is a named location used to store data in Python.

*B: variables

Feedback: Correct! A variable is a named location used to store data in Python.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the concepts of variables in Python.

Question 182 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

What is the term used for a data type in Python that is used to store multiple items in a single variable
and is defined using curly brackets? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: set

Feedback: Correct! A set is defined using curly brackets and can store multiple items in a single
variable.

*B: sets

Feedback: Correct! A set is defined using curly brackets and can store multiple items in a single
variable.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Review the data types in Python that use curly brackets.

Question 183 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

What will be the output of the following Python code? python x = 'Hello' y = 'World' z = x + ' ' + y
print(z)

A: HelloWorld

Feedback: Remember that adding strings with a space in between concatenates them with the space
included.

*B: Hello World

Feedback: Correct! The strings are concatenated with a space in between.

C: Hello_World

Feedback: Underscores are not automatically added; they would need to be included explicitly in the
code.

D: Error

Feedback: No error will occur; string concatenation with spaces works as expected in Python.
Question 184 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

In Python, which of the following is a float?

*A: 3.14

Feedback: Correct! 3.14 is a float because it is a number with a decimal point.

B: 42

Feedback: Incorrect. 42 is an integer, not a float.

C: 3.14'

Feedback: Incorrect. '3.14' is a string, not a float.

D: true

Feedback: Incorrect. True is a Boolean, not a float.

Question 185 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following statements about typecasting in Python are true?

*A: Typecasting can convert a float to an integer.

Feedback: Correct! Typecasting can indeed convert a float to an integer, but it will remove the decimal
part.

*B: Typecasting can convert an integer to a string.

Feedback: Correct! Typecasting can convert an integer to a string using the str() function.

C: Typecasting can convert a string with letters to a float.

Feedback: Incorrect. A string with letters cannot be converted to a float. Only strings that are valid
numbers can be typecast to a float.

D: Typecasting is performed automatically by Python.

Feedback: Incorrect. Typecasting is not performed automatically; it has to be done explicitly using
functions like int(), float(), str(), etc.
Question 186 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following is a valid way to declare a variable in Python?

*A: variable = 10

Feedback: Correct! variable = 10 is the correct way to declare a variable in Python.

B: int variable = 10

Feedback: Incorrect. In Python, you do not need to specify the data type when declaring a variable.

C: 10 = variable

Feedback: Incorrect. You cannot assign a value to a variable this way in Python.

D: var variable = 10

Feedback: Incorrect. Python does not use the var keyword for variable declaration.

Question 187 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following is a key feature of Jupyter that makes it advantageous for interactive computing?

*A: Supports multiple programming languages

Feedback: That's correct! Jupyter's support for multiple programming languages is one of its key
features, making it versatile for various applications in data science and beyond.

B: Provides a desktop IDE for Python development

Feedback: Incorrect. While Jupyter is an interactive computing environment, it is not specifically a

desktop IDE for Python development. Consider what makes Jupyter unique for interactive computing.

C: Offers built-in version control

Feedback: Not quite. Although version control is important, Jupyter itself does not offer built-in version
control. Think about the features that enhance interactive computing.

D: Includes a package manager

Feedback: Incorrect. Jupyter does not include a package manager. Reflect on the features that make
Jupyter beneficial for interactive computing.

Question 188 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following is a valid reason for learning Python for data science and AI?

*A: Python has powerful libraries for data manipulation and analysis.

Feedback: Correct! Python's extensive libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and SciPy make it a powerful tool
for data science and AI.

B: Python is the only programming language used in data science.

Feedback: Incorrect. While Python is popular in data science, it is not the only language used. R and
SQL are also widely used.

C: Python is the newest programming language.

Feedback: Incorrect. Python is not the newest programming language; it has been around since the late
1980s.

D: Python does not support object-oriented programming.

Feedback: Incorrect. Python does support object-oriented programming, which is beneficial for data
science and AI projects.

Question 189 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following expressions are valid in Python?

*A: x + y

Feedback: Correct! x + y is a valid Python expression for addition.

*B: x ** y

Feedback: Correct! x ** y is a valid Python expression for exponentiation.

*C: x // y

Feedback: Correct! x // y is a valid Python expression for floor division.

D: x y

Feedback: Incorrect. x y is not a valid expression in Python.

E: x %% y

Feedback: Incorrect. %% is not a valid operator in Python.

Question 190 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

Which of the following are considered foundational skills in Python programming for Data Science,
Data Engineering, AI, and Application Development?

*A: Understanding data types

Feedback: Correct! Understanding different data types is fundamental to Python programming.

B: Implementing machine learning algorithms

Feedback: Incorrect. While important, implementing machine learning algorithms is a more advanced
skill.

*C: Handling exceptions

Feedback: Correct! Exception handling is a crucial skill for robust Python programming.

*D: Creating and using functions

Feedback: Correct! Functions are essential for writing reusable and modular code in Python.

E: Mastering specific Python libraries

Feedback: Incorrect. Mastering specific libraries is important but not considered a foundational skill.

*F: Using loops for iteration

Feedback: Correct! Using loops is a basic skill that every Python programmer should know.

Question 191 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: Python Basics

What Python string method is used to convert all characters in a string to uppercase? Please answer in all
lowercase.
*A: upper

Feedback: Correct! The upper method converts all characters in a string to uppercase.

B: uppercase

Feedback: Not quite. The method you are looking for is upper.

C: toupper

Feedback: Incorrect. The method used in Python is upper.

Default Feedback: Remember to review the string methods related to changing case in Python.

Question 192 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

What does the find_all method in BeautifulSoup return?

*A: A list of all matching tags

Feedback: Correct! The find_all method returns a list of all matching tags.

B: The first matching tag

Feedback: Incorrect. The find method returns the first matching tag, not find_all.

C: A string of the HTML content

Feedback: Incorrect. The find_all method returns a list, not a string.

D: A dictionary of attributes

Feedback: Incorrect. The find_all method returns a list of tags, not a dictionary.

Question 193 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which of the following is a common file format used for data interchange?

*A: CSV

Feedback: Correct! CSV is a common file format used for data interchange.
B: TXT

Feedback: Incorrect. TXT is a text file format but not specifically used for data interchange.

C: PDF

Feedback: Incorrect. PDF is a document format, not typically used for data interchange.

D: DOCX

Feedback: Incorrect. DOCX is a document format used for word processing.

Question 194 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Select the technologies that are used for container orchestration.

*A: Kubernetes

Feedback: Correct! Kubernetes is a popular container orchestration platform.

*B: Docker Swarm

Feedback: Correct! Docker Swarm is another container orchestration tool.

C: Ansible

Feedback: Incorrect. Ansible is a configuration management tool, not specifically for container
orchestration.

D: Terraform

Feedback: Incorrect. Terraform is an infrastructure as code tool, not specifically for container
orchestration.

Question 195 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which language is primarily used for Android app development?

*A: Java

Feedback: Correct! Java has been the primary language for Android app development for many years.
B: Python

Feedback: Incorrect. While Python is versatile, it is not primarily used for Android app development.

C: Swift

Feedback: Incorrect. Swift is used for iOS app development, not Android.

D: C++

Feedback: Incorrect. C++ can be used in Android development but is not the primary language.

Question 196 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which tool is commonly used for version control in software development?

*A: Git

Feedback: Correct! Git is a widely used version control system that helps track changes in code during
software development.

B: Docker

Feedback: Incorrect. Docker is used for containerization, not version control.

C: Kubernetes

Feedback: Incorrect. Kubernetes is a container orchestration tool, not a version control system.

D: Jenkins

Feedback: Incorrect. Jenkins is a continuous integration and continuous delivery tool, not a version
control system.

Question 197 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which of the following are common file formats that can be used in Python for data handling?

*A: CSV

Feedback: Correct! CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a common file format used for data handling in
Python.
*B: JSON

Feedback: Correct! JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is another common file format used for data
handling in Python.

C: MP3

Feedback: Incorrect. MP3 is an audio file format and is not commonly used for data handling in Python.

*D: XML

Feedback: Correct! XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is used for data handling in Python.

Question 198 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which HTTP method is used to update a resource in a REST API?

A: GET

Feedback: Incorrect. The GET method is used to retrieve data from a server.

B: POST

Feedback: Incorrect. The POST method is used to create new resources on a server.

*C: PUT

Feedback: Correct! The PUT method is used to update an existing resource in a REST API.

D: DELETE

Feedback: Incorrect. The DELETE method is used to delete a resource from a server.

Question 199 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which Python library is commonly used for web scraping?

A: Requests

Feedback: Incorrect. While Requests is a popular library for making HTTP requests, it is not primarily
used for web scraping.
*B: BeautifulSoup

Feedback: Correct! BeautifulSoup is widely used for parsing HTML and XML documents, making it a
popular choice for web scraping.

C: Matplotlib

Feedback: Incorrect. Matplotlib is used for creating static, animated, and interactive visualizations in
Python.

D: Pandas

Feedback: Incorrect. Pandas is primarily used for data manipulation and analysis, not for web scraping.

Question 200 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which of the following is a professional certificate related to AI application development?

*A: IBM AI Engineering

Feedback: Correct! IBM offers a professional certificate in AI Engineering which covers various aspects
of AI application development.

B: Google Cloud Data Engineering

Feedback: Incorrect. Although Google Cloud offers a professional certificate, it is related to data
engineering, not AI application development.

C: Microsoft Azure Data Science

Feedback: Incorrect. Microsoft Azure offers a professional certificate in Data Science, not specifically in
AI application development.

D: AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Feedback: Incorrect. AWS Certified Solutions Architect is focused on cloud architecture, not AI
application development.

Question 201 - multiple choice, shuffle, medium

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which Python project opportunity is best suited for someone interested in data engineering?
*A: Building ETL pipelines

Feedback: Correct! Building ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines is a common project in data
engineering.

B: Creating machine learning models

Feedback: Incorrect. Creating machine learning models is more aligned with data science and AI
application development.

C: Developing web scraping tools

Feedback: Incorrect. Developing web scraping tools is not specifically related to data engineering.

D: Designing interactive dashboards

Feedback: Incorrect. Designing interactive dashboards is more related to data visualization, which is a
part of data science.

Question 202 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which HTTP method is typically used to create a new resource in a REST API?

*A: POST

Feedback: Correct! The POST method is used to create a new resource in a REST API.

B: GET

Feedback: Incorrect. The GET method is used to retrieve information, not to create a new resource.

C: PUT

Feedback: Incorrect. The PUT method is used to update an existing resource, not to create a new one.

D: DELETE

Feedback: Incorrect. The DELETE method is used to remove a resource, not to create a new one.

Question 203 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

What is an API's primary purpose in software development?

*A: To facilitate communication between different software systems

Feedback: Correct! An API's primary purpose is to facilitate communication between different software
systems.

B: To improve the graphical user interface of an application

Feedback: Incorrect. While APIs can sometimes be used for GUI-related tasks, their primary purpose is
to facilitate communication between different software systems.

C: To manage databases and data storage solutions

Feedback: Incorrect. Managing databases and data storage solutions is not the primary purpose of an
API.

D: To enhance the security features of an application

Feedback: Incorrect. Enhancing security features is not the primary purpose of an API.

Question 204 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which of the following are true about REST APIs?

*A: They use HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE

Feedback: Correct! REST APIs utilize standard HTTP methods for communication.

B: They rely on XML for data formatting

Feedback: Incorrect. REST APIs can use various data formats, including JSON and XML, but do not
rely solely on XML.

*C: They are designed to be stateless

Feedback: Correct! REST APIs are designed to be stateless, meaning each request from a client to server
must contain all the information needed to understand and process the request.

D: They require clients to maintain session state

Feedback: Incorrect. REST APIs are stateless and do not require clients to maintain session state.

Question 205 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which of the following best defines web scraping?

*A: The process of extracting information from a website

Feedback: Correct! Web scraping involves extracting information from websites.

B: The process of cleaning website data

Feedback: Incorrect. Data cleaning is different from web scraping.

C: The process of analyzing web traffic

Feedback: Incorrect. Web traffic analysis is not the same as web scraping.

D: The process of creating website content

Feedback: Incorrect. Web scraping does not involve creating website content.

Question 206 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

What is the primary purpose of using Docker in application development?

*A: To create isolated environments for applications

Feedback: Correct! Docker is mainly used to create isolated environments known as containers for
applications.

B: To manage databases efficiently

Feedback: Not quite. Managing databases efficiently is not the primary purpose of Docker.

C: To design user interfaces

Feedback: Incorrect. Docker is not used for designing user interfaces.

D: To handle HTTP requests

Feedback: No, Docker is not used for handling HTTP requests.

Question 207 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

What is the primary purpose of an API in software development?

*A: To enable communication between different software applications

Feedback: Correct! An API allows different software applications to communicate with each other.

B: To compile code into machine language

Feedback: Incorrect. This is the job of a compiler, not an API.

C: To design the user interface of an application

Feedback: Incorrect. Designing the user interface is typically done by a UI/UX designer.

D: To manage the database of an application

Feedback: Incorrect. APIs may interact with databases, but their primary purpose is to enable
communication between software applications.

Question 208 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which of the following best explains a REST API?

*A: A type of API that uses HTTP requests to access and use data

Feedback: Correct! REST APIs use HTTP requests for communication.

B: A library used to design graphical user interfaces

Feedback: Incorrect. This describes a GUI library, not a REST API.

C: A protocol for encrypting data over the internet

Feedback: Incorrect. This describes SSL/TLS protocols, not REST APIs.

D: A database management system

Feedback: Incorrect. A REST API is not a database management system.

Question 209 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which professional certificate focuses on AI application development?

*A: IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate

Feedback: Great job! This certificate covers various aspects of AI application development, including
machine learning and deep learning.

B: Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Feedback: Not quite. This certificate focuses on data analytics, not specifically on AI application
development.

C: AWS Data Engineering Professional Certificate

Feedback: Incorrect. This certificate is more oriented towards data engineering using AWS services.

D: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals

Feedback: Close, but not exactly. This certificate covers AI fundamentals but is not as specialized in
application development as the IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate.

Question 210 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which module in Python can be used to handle JSON data in APIs?

*A: json

Feedback: Correct! The json module in Python is used to handle JSON data.

B: xml

Feedback: Incorrect. The xml module is used for handling XML data, not JSON.

C: csv

Feedback: Incorrect. The csv module is used for handling CSV file formats, not JSON.

D: yaml

Feedback: Incorrect. Python does not have a built-in yaml module for handling YAML data.

Question 211 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which of the following methods are part of the HTTP protocol?

*A: GET
Feedback: Correct! GET is a standard HTTP method used to request data from a specified resource.

*B: POST

Feedback: Correct! POST is a standard HTTP method used to send data to a server to create/update a
resource.

C: FETCH

Feedback: Incorrect. FETCH is not an HTTP method, but a JavaScript function for making HTTP
requests.

*D: PUT

Feedback: Correct! PUT is a standard HTTP method used to update a current resource with new data.

E: UPLOAD

Feedback: Incorrect. UPLOAD is not an HTTP method, but a term used for sending files to a server.

Question 212 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which of the following Python libraries are commonly used in data science?

*A: Pandas

Feedback: Correct! Pandas is a widely-used library for data manipulation and analysis in Python.

*B: Numpy

Feedback: Correct! Numpy is a fundamental package for numerical computations in Python.

*C: Matplotlib

Feedback: Correct! Matplotlib is a popular library for creating visualizations in Python.

D: Requests

Feedback: Incorrect. Requests is used for making HTTP requests in Python and is not specifically
related to data science.

E: BeautifulSoup
Feedback: Incorrect. BeautifulSoup is used for web scraping in Python and is not specifically related to
data science.

Question 213 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which of the following are features of microservices architecture?

*A: Decentralized data management

Feedback: Correct! Decentralized data management is a key feature of microservices architecture.

B: Monolithic codebase

Feedback: Incorrect. A monolithic codebase is not a feature of microservices architecture.

*C: Independent deployment

Feedback: Yes! Independent deployment is an important feature of microservices architecture.

D: Tight coupling between services

Feedback: No, microservices architecture emphasizes loose coupling between services.

*E: Scalability

Feedback: Correct! Scalability is one of the significant benefits of microservices architecture.

Question 214 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which of the following tools are used for continuous integration?

*A: Jenkins

Feedback: Correct! Jenkins is a popular tool used for continuous integration.

*B: Travis CI

Feedback: Correct! Travis CI is another tool commonly used for continuous integration.

C: Photoshop

Feedback: Incorrect. Photoshop is not used for continuous integration.

*D: CircleCI

Feedback: Yes! CircleCI is used for continuous integration.

E: Excel

Feedback: No, Excel is not used for continuous integration.

Question 215 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Select the characteristics of REST APIs.

*A: Statelessness

Feedback: Correct! REST APIs are stateless, meaning each request is independent.

B: Stateful communication

Feedback: Incorrect. REST APIs are stateless, not stateful.

*C: Client-server architecture

Feedback: Correct! REST APIs follow a client-server architecture.

*D: Use of HTTP methods

Feedback: Correct! REST APIs use HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE.

E: Dependence on a single programming language

Feedback: Incorrect. REST APIs are language-agnostic and can be used with any programming
language.

Question 216 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which of the following are Python libraries commonly used in data science projects?

*A: NumPy

Feedback: Correct! NumPy is widely used for numerical computations in data science projects.

B: Requests
Feedback: Incorrect. Requests is used for making HTTP requests, not specifically for data science.

*C: Pandas

Feedback: Correct! Pandas is essential for data manipulation and analysis in data science.

D: BeautifulSoup

Feedback: Incorrect. BeautifulSoup is used for web scraping, which may be used in data science but is
not a core library for it.

*E: Matplotlib

Feedback: Correct! Matplotlib is commonly used for data visualization in data science projects.

Question 217 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which of the following are valid HTTP methods used in REST APIs?

*A: GET

Feedback: Correct! GET is one of the standard HTTP methods used to request data from a specified
resource.

*B: POST

Feedback: Correct! POST is used to send data to a server to create/update a resource.

C: FETCH

Feedback: Incorrect. FETCH is not a standard HTTP method.

*D: DELETE

Feedback: Correct! DELETE is used to delete a specified resource.

E: SEND

Feedback: Incorrect. SEND is not a standard HTTP method.

*F: CONNECT

Feedback: Correct! CONNECT is used to establish a tunnel to the server.

Question 218 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

What is the status code for a successful HTTP GET request?

*A: 200.0

Feedback: Correct! 200 is the status code for a successful HTTP GET request.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Review the lesson on HTTP status codes.

Question 219 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

What is the minimum number of core Python libraries you should be familiar with to work efficiently in
data science and AI application development?

*A: 3.0

Feedback: Correct! Being familiar with at least three core libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib
can significantly boost your efficiency.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Think about the essential libraries commonly used in data science and AI
projects, such as NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.

Question 220 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

In what year was the term REST first introduced?

*A: 2000.0

Feedback: Correct! The term REST was first introduced in the year 2000 by Roy Fielding in his doctoral
dissertation.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. The term REST was introduced around the turn of the millennium.

Question 221 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

How many professional certificates are mentioned in this lesson related to data science, data
engineering, and AI application development?
*A: 3.0

Feedback: Correct! The lesson mentions three professional certificates related to these fields.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Make sure to review the lesson content to find the number of professional
certificates mentioned.

Question 222 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

What is the common port number used for HTTP connections?

*A: 80.0

Feedback: Correct! Port 80 is the common port number used for HTTP connections.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the material on HTTP connections and their port numbers.

Question 223 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

What is the status code returned by a REST API to indicate that the resource was not found?

*A: 404.0

Feedback: Correct! The status code 404 indicates that the resource was not found.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the status codes used in REST APIs.

Question 224 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

What status code does an HTTP POST request return upon successfully creating a resource?

*A: 201.0

Feedback: Correct! The status code 201 indicates that a resource was successfully created.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the status codes for HTTP POST requests.

Question 225 - numeric, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

What is the default port number for HTTP?

*A: 80.0

Feedback: Correct! The default port number for HTTP is 80.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the default port numbers for various protocols.

Question 226 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Name the Python library commonly used for web scraping that provides functionalities to navigate and
search the parse tree. Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: beautifulsoup

Feedback: Correct! BeautifulSoup is widely used for web scraping.

*B: bs4

Feedback: Correct! bs4 is the package name for BeautifulSoup.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Review the lesson on web scraping libraries in Python.

Question 227 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

What is the name of the build automation tool primarily used for Java projects? Please answer in all
lowercase.

*A: maven

Feedback: Correct! Maven is the build automation tool primarily used for Java projects.

*B: gradle

Feedback: Correct! Gradle is another build automation tool that can be used for Java projects.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Consider revisiting the materials on build automation tools for Java
projects.

Question 228 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

What is the keyword used in Python to define a function? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: def

Feedback: Correct! The def keyword is used to define a function in Python.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Remember to review the Python cheat sheet to understand the syntax for
defining functions.

Question 229 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Name one of the Python libraries used to make HTTP requests and handle responses. Please answer in
all lowercase. Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: requests

Feedback: Correct! The 'requests' library is commonly used for this purpose.

*B: http.client

Feedback: Correct! The 'http.client' library can also be used for making HTTP requests.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the Python libraries used for making HTTP requests.

Question 230 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

What type of architecture does a REST API follow? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: client-server

Feedback: Correct! REST APIs follow a client-server architecture.

*B: clientserver

Feedback: Correct! You might have omitted the hyphen, but the answer is understood.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Remember that REST APIs follow an architecture that separates the client
and server roles.

Question 231 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

What acronym is used to describe an API that follows a set of constraints for communicating over the
internet? Please answer in all lowercase.

*A: rest

Feedback: Correct! REST stands for Representational State Transfer and describes a set of constraints
for creating web services.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Try again! Recall the set of constraints used for creating web services.

Question 232 - text match, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

What is the term used to describe the process of extracting data from websites? Please answer in all
lowercase.

*A: scraping

Feedback: Correct! The process of extracting data from websites is known as scraping.

*B: webscraping

Feedback: Correct! The process of extracting data from websites is known as webscraping.

Default Feedback: Incorrect. Please review the material on web scraping.

Question 233 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which of the following are features of REST APIs?

*A: Statelessness

Feedback: Correct! REST APIs are stateless, meaning each request from the client contains all the
information needed to process the request.

B: Stateful sessions

Feedback: Incorrect. REST APIs are designed to be stateless, not stateful.

*C: Scalability

Feedback: Correct! One of the key features of REST APIs is their scalability.
D: Tight coupling between client and server

Feedback: Incorrect. REST APIs promote loose coupling between client and server.

Question 234 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which Python library is commonly used for web scraping?

A: Pandas

Feedback: Pandas is used for data manipulation and analysis, not specifically for web scraping.

B: NumPy

Feedback: NumPy is used for numerical computing, not web scraping.

*C: BeautifulSoup

Feedback: Correct! BeautifulSoup is a Python library commonly used for web scraping.

D: Matplotlib

Feedback: Matplotlib is used for plotting and visualization, not for web scraping.

Question 235 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which professional certificate focuses on the development and deployment of AI applications?

*A: IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate

Feedback: Correct! This certificate is designed to provide skills in AI application development.

B: Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Feedback: Incorrect. This certificate focuses on IT support skills, not AI application development.

C: SAS Data Science Professional Certificate

Feedback: Incorrect. While this certificate focuses on data science, it does not specifically address AI
application development.

D: Coursera Project Management Professional Certificate

Feedback: Incorrect. This certificate is geared towards project management and does not cover AI
application development.

Question 236 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which of the following tools is primarily used for version control in software development?

*A: Git

Feedback: Correct! Git is widely used for version control in software development.

B: JIRA

Feedback: Incorrect. JIRA is a project management tool, not primarily for version control.

C: Docker

Feedback: Incorrect. Docker is used for containerization, not version control.

D: Kubernetes

Feedback: Incorrect. Kubernetes is used for container orchestration, not version control.

Question 237 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which of the following best defines web scraping?

*A: The process of extracting information from websites using automated scripts or programs

Feedback: Correct! Web scraping is indeed the process of extracting information from websites using
automated scripts or programs.

B: The method of manually copying and pasting data from websites

Feedback: Incorrect. Manually copying and pasting data is not considered web scraping.

C: A technique for storing large amounts of data in a structured format

Feedback: Incorrect. Storing large amounts of data in a structured format is not web scraping.

D: A process used for designing the layout of a website

Feedback: Incorrect. Web scraping is not related to designing the layout of a website.

Question 238 - multiple choice, shuffle, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

What is an API and its purpose in software development?

*A: An API is a set of rules that allows different software entities to communicate with each other.

Feedback: Correct! An API defines the methods and data formats that applications can use to
communicate with each other.

B: An API is a programming language used to build software applications.

Feedback: Incorrect. An API is not a programming language; it's a set of rules for communication
between software entities.

C: An API is a type of database used to store application data.

Feedback: Incorrect. An API is not a database; it allows functions and applications to interact with each
other.

D: An API is a kind of operating system.

Feedback: Incorrect. An API is not an operating system; it's a set of rules for software interaction.

Question 239 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which of the following Python libraries are commonly used in data science, data engineering, and AI
application development?

*A: NumPy

Feedback: Correct! NumPy is widely used for numerical computing in data science and AI.

*B: Pandas

Feedback: Correct! Pandas is essential for data manipulation and analysis.

*C: Matplotlib

Feedback: Correct! Matplotlib is commonly used for data visualization in data science.
D: BeautifulSoup

Feedback: Incorrect. BeautifulSoup is used for web scraping, not specifically for data science or AI.

E: Requests

Feedback: Incorrect. Requests is used for making HTTP requests, which is not specific to data science or
AI.

Question 240 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Select all the tools that are commonly used for continuous integration and continuous deployment
(CI/CD).

*A: Jenkins

Feedback: Correct! Jenkins is widely used in CI/CD pipelines.

*B: Travis CI

Feedback: Correct! Travis CI is a popular CI/CD tool.

C: Photoshop

Feedback: Incorrect. Photoshop is an image editing tool, not used for CI/CD.

*D: CircleCI

Feedback: Correct! CircleCI is another tool used for CI/CD.

E: Slack

Feedback: Incorrect. Slack is a communication tool, not used for CI/CD.

*F: Ansible

Feedback: Correct! Ansible can be used for deployment automation in CI/CD pipelines.

Question 241 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, easy difficulty

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which of the following status codes indicate a successful HTTP request?

*A: 200 OK

Feedback: Correct! The status code 200 OK indicates that the HTTP request has succeeded.

B: 404 Not Found

Feedback: Incorrect. The status code 404 Not Found indicates that the requested resource could not be
found.

C: 500 Internal Server Error

Feedback: Incorrect. The status code 500 Internal Server Error indicates a server error.

*D: 201 Created

Feedback: Correct! The status code 201 Created indicates that the request has been fulfilled and resulted
in a new resource being created.

E: 403 Forbidden

Feedback: Incorrect. The status code 403 Forbidden indicates that the server understood the request, but
refuses to authorize it.

Question 242 - checkbox, shuffle, partial credit, medium

Question category: Module: APIs and Data Collection

Which of the following statements are true about REST APIs and their use in communication over the
internet?

*A: REST APIs use standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE.

Feedback: Correct! REST APIs use standard HTTP methods for communication.

B: REST APIs are language-specific and can only be used with certain programming languages.

Feedback: Incorrect. REST APIs are language-agnostic and can be used with any programming
language that supports HTTP.

*C: REST APIs communicate over the internet using JSON or XML for data exchange.

Feedback: Correct! REST APIs commonly use JSON or XML for data exchange.

D: REST APIs require a persistent connection between client and server.

Feedback: Incorrect. REST APIs are stateless and do not require a persistent connection.
*E: REST APIs are a type of API that facilitate interaction between distributed systems.

Feedback: Correct! REST APIs facilitate interaction between distributed systems over the internet.