Python 101

What does IDLE/IDE stand for

Integrated Development (learning) environment

Syntax errors

If a syntax error appears, it is because there is something wrong with the grammar i.e. spelling/ punctuation

What is a variable

It is an address to a memory location that contains data that could change

String definition

Characters with speech marks

Integer definition

Numbers without speech marks

What are arithmetic operators

It is symbols we use in calculations

Add symbol in phython

+

Subtract symbol in Phython

-

Multiply symbol in phython

*

Divide symbol in Phython

/

Integer definition

A whole number

Float definition

A decimal number

What is data casting

It’s the technical name for changing a data type of a value in the program

iteration definition

A section of code winch is programmed to repeat itself

What is the name of the display window when you first open IDLE

Shell

Boolean definition

It is either true or false, they are used to represent logical values

What is a sequence

It’s the order in which instructions occur and are processed.

What is selection

It determines which path a program takes when it is running

What is iteration

It is the repeated execution of a section of code when a program is running

What happens if you use IF

You can be specific but only ONCE

What happens if you use ELSE

You can give as many options as you want, but you cant be specific

What happens when you use ELIF

You can give as many options as you want and be specific

Nesting definition

It allows for powerful and simple programming, it reduces the amount of code needed, while making it simple for the programmer

What is iteration also known as

Looping

Definition of nested selection

A programming technique where selection statements are placed inside other selection statements, allowing for complex decision-making.

What is one of the two types of iteration

Count - controlled “for loops”

The second type is iteration is

Condition - controlled “while loops”

For loops definition

Something you repeat for a certain amount of time

While loops definition

The number something is done without knowing how many time to repeat

Definition of lists

It is used to store multiple items in a single variable

Definition of array

It is a special variable, which can hold more than one value at a time

Definition of procedure

It is a set of instructions for a computer that has a name by which it can be called in to action