Chapter 5 : Getting Started with Python | Chapterwise Important MCQs Question for Class 11th computer science

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1

Python is a/an ………. language.

1. High level ✓
2. Object oriented ✓
3. procedural
4. difficult

Question 2

Python uses a/an ………. to convert source code to object code.

1. Interpreter ✓
2. Compiler
3. Combination of Interpreter and compiler
4. Special virtual engine

Question 3

Python code can run on a variety of platforms, it means Python is a ………. language.

1. Graphical
2. Cross-platform ✓
3. independent
4. all of these

Question 4

Python programs are typed in

1. Interactive mode
2. Script mode ✓
3. A combination of interactive and script modes
4. All of these

Question 5

The ………. mode of Python gives instant result of typed statement

1. Interactive mode ✓
2. Script mode
3. Combination of interactive and script modes
4. All of these

Question 6

Which of the following is not a Python IDE ?

1. IDLE
2. Spyder
3. Jupyter Notes
4. Sublime Text ✓

Question 7

To print the value of a variable, Python uses

1. Print statement
2. Print( ) function
3. print statement
4. print( ) function ✓

Question 8

You don’t have to pay for Python and you can view its source code too. It means Python is ……….

1. Free and open source ✓
2. freeware
3. open source
4. shareware

Fill in the Blanks

Question 1

Python is a high level language.

Question 2

Python’s two working modes are : interactive mode and script mode.

Question 3

The shortcut key to run a Python program from script mode is F5.

Question 4

Python programs/scripts are stored in files with .py extension.

Question 5

Python’s default distribution’s IDE is called IDLE.

True/False Questions

Question 1

Python is the fastest language.
False

Question 2

Python code is compiled before running.
False

Question 3

You can create programs in Python’s interactive mode.
False

Question 4

You can create programs in Python’s script mode.
True

Question 5

Python is an interpreted language.
True

Type A: Short Answer Questions

Question 1

When was Python released ?

Answer

Python was developed in February 1991.

Question 2

Who was Python’s developer and which two languages contributed to Python as a programming language?

Answer

Guido Van Rossum is the developer of Python. ABC language and Modula-3 contributed to Python as a programming language.

Question 3

What is a cross-platform software?

Answer

A cross-platform software is a software that can run well on a variety of platforms like Windows, Linux/Unix, Macintosh, etc.

Question 4

What are the advantages of Python programming language?

Answer

Advantages of Python programming language are:

1. Easy to Use — Python is compact, programmer-friendly and very easy to use object oriented language with very simple syntax rules.
2. Expressive Language — Python is an expressive language, it takes fewer lines of codes to represent the same syntax.
3. Interpreted Language — Python is an interpreted language, not a compiled language. It makes Python an easy-to-debug language and thus suitable for beginners to advanced users.
4. Completeness — Python has a rich standard library that provides modules for most types of required functionality like emails, web-pages, databases, GUI development, network connections, etc.
5. Cross-platform Language — Python can run equally well on variety of platforms — Windows, Linux/UNIX, Macintosh, supercomputers, smart phones, etc.
6. Free and Open Source — Python language is freely available along with its source-code.
7. Variety of Usage/Applications — Python has evolved into a powerful, complete and useful language over these years. These days Python is being used in many diverse fields/applications, some of which are Scripting, Web Applications, Game development, Database Applications, System Administrations, Rapid Prototyping, GUI Programs.

Question 5

What are some limitations of Python programming language?

Answer

Some limitations of Python programming language are:

1. Not the Fastest Language — As Python is an interpreted language so its execution-times are not that fast compared to some compiled languages.
2. Lesser Libraries than C, Java, Perl — Library collection of C, Java, Perl is better than Python.
3. Not strong on Type-Binding — Python interpreter is not very strong on catching ‘Type-Mismatch’ issues.
4. Not easily convertible — Translating Python programs to other languages is difficult due to its lack of syntax.