Python Practice For Exam

These flashcards cover essential Python concepts, syntax errors, and programming logic based on the lecture notes provided.

Syntax Error

An error in the code due to incorrect formatting or use of the programming language's rules.

Variable

A storage location identified by a name that contains data which can be changed during program execution.

Input Function

A function in Python used to take input from the user, returning it as a string.

Integer Division

An operation that divides two integers and returns the largest integer less than or equal to the division result.

String Method

A built-in function in Python that performs a specific operation on a string, such as .strip() or .upper().

f-string

A string formatting method introduced in Python 3.6 that allows embedding expressions inside string literals, prefixed with 'f'.

List

A collection in Python that is ordered and changeable, allowing for duplicate members.

Logical Operators

Operators that combine boolean expressions, such as 'and', 'or', and 'not'.

Indentation

A method of indicating a block of code in Python, important for defining code structure.

Boolean Expression

An expression that evaluates to either True or False, often used in conditional statements.

Else If Statement

A conditional statement that follows an initial 'if' statement and defines a new condition to check.

Comment

A part of the code that is not executed, used to explain or annotate the code, typically begins with a '#' sign.

Data type

A classification of data that tells the compiler or interpreter how the programmer intends to use the data.

Function

A block of code that only runs when it is called, often receiving input and returning an output.

Loop

A programming structure that repeats a sequence of instructions until a specific condition is met.

Condition

A statement that controls the flow of execution in a program based on whether it evaluates to True or False.

Tuple

An immutable collection of ordered elements in Python, defined by parentheses.

Dictionary

A collection of key-value pairs in Python, defined by braces {}.

Operator

A symbol that performs operations on variables and values, such as + for addition or == for equality.

Exception Handling

A method of responding to the occurrence of exceptions in a program, typically using 'try' and 'except' blocks.

Slice

A method for retrieving a specific range of elements from a sequence type (like a list or string) in Python.