CERT EXAM

AND

A logical keyword where both sides of the comparison must be true in order for the statement to be true

Arithmetic Operator

A tool used inside Python to perform basic mathematical operations

Assignment

An event which takes place when the user sets a variable to be equal to a string, number, Boolean operator, list, or date.

Boolean Variable

A type of variable with two possible values: true or false. A Boolean variable is often used to determine a course of action within a program.

Break Statement

A statement used to stop or get out of a loop.

Class

A reference type which is used to encapsulate data and can contain nested types

Comment

A tool used in Python to explain what code does and to tell Python to ignore code temporarily

Comparison Operator

An operator which is used inside Python to compare arguments.

Continue Keyword

A keyword which is used to skip a turn in a loop where a user is displaying a message or running an action a set number of times.

Datetime Module

The module used in Python to import dates and times.

Def Keyword

A keyword used in Python to begin and define a function

Default Value

A value or item in a function which is set by the user to be constant

Elif Statement

An if statement which can check for more than one condition. It is designed to stop after the first match.

Else Statement

A statement used in conjunction with if and elif statements. An else statement provides an option in case if all other options fail.

Finally Keyword

A keyword which is used to deliver a final message to a user regardless of whether an argument was successful or not.

Floating Variable

A type of number variable with a decimal. A floating variable is used for storage purposes.

For Loop

A loop which will act a set number of times before canceling.

Function

A routine which is built by the user, that allows a user not to be required to repeat code up and down through a program.

Identity Operator

An operator in Python which is used to determine if two variables have the same ID.

If Statement

A tool used in Python to instigate action. In the event that something is true, it will perform a designated action.

Indentation

The process of moving code to the right in order to make it easier to read, and also to complete if statements

Io Module

The input/output (io) module is the default module for input and output stream code in Python 3.0.

List

A versatile method for storing data. A list does not need to have a defined length at the start.

Logic Error

A type of error in Python which occurs when an argument is set incorrectly. The only way around this error is to test the code thoroughly.

Loosely Typed Language

A coding language where the user does not need to specify a data type when declaring variables. Python is a loosely typed language.

Math Function

A function in Python which is used to perform mathematical calculations.

Nested Loop

A loop which is placed inside of another loop.

Nested Statement

An if statement that is placed inside of another if statement.

NOT

The logical keyword which takes a condition set by the user and checks for its opposite.

Object

An item that can be named by a variable. It is the part of code that receives an action.

OR

A logical keyword where only one of the two possibilities need to be true in an argument.

Os Module

The operating system (os) module allows the user to perform operating system tasks, such as create a folder.

Os.path

A piece of the os module, the os.path is used to help users to find files and folders on specific paths.

Pass Keyword

A keyword which is used as a placeholder for a condition or a function until the user knows what they wish to do with the condition or function.

Pydoc

A feature in Python which acts as a library module. It automatically generates documentation on Python modules or keywords.

Raise Keyword

A type of keyword which is used to display an error message when an exception is caused.

Random Library

A tool in Python which is used to warehouse all kinds of random number modules.

Return Keyword

A keyword which defines the end of a function with an order to return back to regular set code.

Runtime Error

A error type which only occurs when an app runs and often results in the app crashing.

String Variable

A type of variable in Python which is used to store items and information.

Syntax Error

An error in programming code which is caused either by a typo or by trying to use an item incorrectly.

Sys Module

A module used to import built-in system functions which can be used in Python.

Try/Except Statement

A statement used to deal with exception handling in Python.

Variable

Containers which store information that can be used later.

While Loop

A loop which proposes an argument where if something is true or false it will run a designated code

White Space

The empty lines of code found in Python. It can be utilized to make code easier to read.