PCEP Fundamentals of Python Programming 3

Question 1

What keyword is used to define a function in Python?

Accepted Answer

def

Answer

The `def` keyword is used to define a function in Python.

Question 2

What is the output of `print(2 ** 3)` in Python?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

The `**` operator is exponentiation, so `2 ** 3` equals 2 to the power of 3, which is 8.

Question 3

Which Python built-in function converts a string to an integer?

Accepted Answer

int()

Answer

`int()` converts a compatible string or float to an integer value.

Question 4

What is the correct way to write a single-line comment in Python?

Accepted Answer

# This is a comment

Answer

Single-line comments in Python begin with the `#` symbol.

Question 5

What is the output of `print(round(3.567, 2))`?

Accepted Answer

3.57

Answer

`round(3.567, 2)` rounds to 2 decimal places, giving 3.57 because the third decimal is 7.

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