Python Programming Mock Exam
Multiple Choice Questions (15 Questions, 1 Mark Each)
1. What is the correct syntax to create a function in Python?
o A) function myFunction():
o B) def myFunction:
o C) def myFunction():
o D) create myFunction():
2. Which of the following is used to start a loop in Python?
o A) for
o B) do
o C) while
o D) repeat
3. Which of the following is a valid method to add an element to a list?
o A) list.add()
o B) list.append()
o C) list.insert()
o D) list.extend()
4. How do you access the last element of a list myList in Python?
o A) myList[last]
o B) myList[-1]
o C) myList[0]
o D) myList[len(myList)]
5. What will the following code output? print(3 * '5')
o A) 15
o B) 555
o C) 5
o D) None
6. Which of the following is used for string interpolation in Python 3.6 and above?
o A) %
o B) str()
o C) f-strings
o D) format()
7. Which method is used to remove whitespace from the beginning and end of a string?
o A) strip()
o B) trim()
o C) remove()
o D) slice()
8. What does the break statement do in a loop?
o A) Ends the current loop iteration
o B) Exits the loop entirely
o C) Skips to the next iteration of the loop
o D) Pauses the loop
9. Which keyword is used to check if a key exists in a dictionary?
o A) in
o B) exists
o C) has_key
o D) contains
10. What is the output of len('Python')?
o A) 6
o B) 7
o C) 5
o D) None
11. What is the result of 2 ** 3 in Python?
o A) 8
o B) 6
o C) 9
o D) None
12. Which of the following statements is used to stop a loop prematurely?
o A) continue
o B) exit
o C) break
o D) return
13. How do you open a file for writing in Python?
o A) open(filename, 'r')
o B) open(filename, 'w')
o C) open(filename, 'a')
o D) open(filename, 'x')
14. Which of the following is a correct way to create a tuple?
o A) my_tuple = []
o B) my_tuple = {}
o C) my_tuple = ()
o D) my_tuple = <>
15. How would you handle an exception in Python?
o A) try-except
o B) catch-except
o C) try-catch
o D) catch-finally
Essay Questions (5 Questions, 5 Marks Each)
1. Using Functions to Process Data:
o Question: Write a Python function called process_data that takes a list of numbers as input
and returns the sum and average of the numbers. Provide the Python code and explain the
logic behind your implementation. Discuss the benefits of using functions for this task.
o Instructions
Write a Python function that processes a list of numbers.
Explain each step of your code, focusing on how the sum and average are
calculated.
Discuss why using functions is beneficial in programming
o Marking Scheme:
Correct function definition and parameter handling: 1 mark
Correct calculation of sum and average: 2 marks
Explanation of logic and return values: 1 mark
Discussion of benefits of using functions: 1 mark
o Sample Solution:
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2. Using Loops to Process Files:
o Question: Write a Python program that reads a text file line by line, counts the number of
words in each line, and then writes the result to a new file. Provide the Python code, and
explain how loops are utilized to process the file efficiently.
o Instructions:
Develop a Python program to read a file and count words in each line.
Write the results to another file.
Explain how loops make this process efficient.
o Marking Scheme:
Correct file handling (opening/closing files): 1 mark
Accurate loop implementation for reading lines and counting words: 2 marks
Explanation of how the loop works and processes the file: 1 mark
Writing results to a new file: 1 mark
o Sample Solution:
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3. Exploring String Interpolation:
o Question: Explain string interpolation in Python and its advantages over other string
formatting methods. Provide examples using f-strings and compare them with the format()
method.
o Instructions:
Explain what string interpolation is in Python.
Provide examples using both f-strings and the format() method.
Discuss the advantages of using f-strings.
o Marking Scheme:
Clear explanation of string interpolation: 1 mark
Examples using f-strings: 2 marks
Comparison with format() method: 1 mark
Discussion of advantages: 1 mark
o Sample Solution:
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4. Using Python Lists for Data Collection and Manipulation
o Question: Write a Python program that collects names of students in a class and stores them
in a list. The program should then allow the user to add new names, remove existing names,
and modify names in the list. Provide the Python code and explain how lists are used to
manage and manipulate this collection of data effectively.
o Instructions:
Develop a Python program that demonstrates how to use lists for storing and
managing student names.
Your program should include functions for adding, removing, and modifying names
in the list.
Explain each function in detail and discuss the advantages of using lists for data
collection and manipulation.
Provide code examples to illustrate your explanations.
o Marking Scheme:
Correctly implementing list operations (add, remove, modify): 2 marks
1. 1 mark for correctly adding names to the list.
2. 0.5 marks for correctly removing names from the list.
3. 0.5 marks for correctly modifying names in the list.
Explanation of how lists are used for data collection and manipulation: 2 marks
1. 1 mark for explaining how lists are used to store and organize data.
2. 1 mark for discussing the advantages of using lists, including flexibility and
ease of manipulation.
Clear and correct Python code: 1 mark
1. 0.5 marks for code readability and correctness.
2. 0.5 marks for handling edge cases, such as attempting to modify or remove
a name that does not exist in the list.
o Sample Solution
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5. Consider the following Python code snippet:
o Question: What will be the output of the code above, and why?
o Instructions:
Read the Code Carefully: Examine the provided Python code snippet to understand
its behavior.
Understand Variable Behavior: Pay attention to how variable assignment and list
mutability affect the output.
Answer the Question: Determine the output of the code and explain why you
obtained that result.
o Marking Scheme:
Correct Output (2 Marks):
1. The answer must correctly identify the output of the code:
1. 1 Mark: For correctly identifying the output of print(my_list).
2. 1 Mark: For correctly identifying the output of print(result).
2. Explanation of my_list Output (1 Mark):
1. 1 Mark: For correctly explaining that the original list my_list is
modified by lst.append(4), but lst = [1, 2, 3] only affects the local
reference and does not change my_list.
3. Explanation of result Output (1 Mark):
1. 1 Mark: For correctly explaining that the returned value from the
function is [1, 2, 3], which is the new list created and assigned to
lst within the function.
4. Clarity and Completeness (1 Mark):
1. Mark: For providing a clear, logical, and complete explanation of
why the outputs are what they are, showing understanding of
variable scope and list mutability.
o Sample Solution:
Expected Output:
my_list Output:
o my_list is initially [0].
o The modify_list function appends 4 to lst, modifying the original
my_list to [0, 4].
o The assignment lst = [1, 2, 3] creates a new list and does not affect
my_list.
o After the function completes, my_list retains its modified value [0, 4].
result Output:
o The function returns the new list [1, 2, 3] that was created within the
function.
o result captures this returned value.
