Python Core Syntax 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Answer

In Python 3, the `/` operator always performs true division, returning a float even when dividing two integers.

Question 2

Which statement correctly creates a multi-line string in Python?

Accepted Answer

s = """line1
line2"""

Answer

Triple-quoted strings (""" or ''') can span multiple lines and preserve newlines literally.

Question 3

What does the `//` operator do in Python?

Accepted Answer

Performs floor (integer) division

Answer

The `//` operator performs floor division, rounding the result down to the nearest integer.

Question 4

What is the value of `bool('')` in Python?

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

An empty string is falsy in Python, so `bool('')` evaluates to `False`.

Question 5

Which of the following is a valid variable name in Python?

Accepted Answer

_total

Answer

Variable names can start with a letter or underscore, making `_total` valid; `2count` starts with a digit, `my-var` contains a hyphen, and `class` is a reserved keyword.

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Python Core Syntax 2