Introduction to Programming with Python
Local Examination
Autumn 2024
Examination Paper
Answer ALL questions.
Clearly cross out surplus answers.
Time: 1 hour
The maximum mark for this paper is 30.
Any reference material brought into the examination room must
be handed to the invigilator before the start of the examination.
Multiple Choice Question
Circle ONE (1) correct answer from A, B, C, or D for each question.
Each question is worth 1 mark.
Question 1
Which ONE (1) lists all of the variables in this program?
first = 0
second = 1
print(first + second)
A 0 1 B + =
C first second D print
1 mark
Question 2
Which ONE (1) is true of low-level languages?
A The program is easier for humans to B The program is quicker to write
read
C The program does not need translation D The program is machine independent
using a compiler or interpreter
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Question 3
Which ONE (1) is the Software Development Lifecycle stage where a test plan is first
created?
A Analysis B Design
C Implementation D Evaluation
1 mark
Question 4
Which ONE (1) is an example value of a Boolean data type?
A "False" B True
C "Yes" D 1
1 mark
Question 5
Which ONE (1) is a reason for including comments in a program?
A To test the program B To support maintenance
C To show outputs D To input data
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Question 6
Which ONE (1) of the programs will output 40?
A number = "20" B number = int("20")
number2 = "30" number2 = int("30")
print(number * 2) print(number2 - number1)
C number = int("20") D number = int("20")
number2 = int("30") number2 = int("30")
print(number * 2) print(number40)
1 mark
Question 7
Which ONE (1) is an example of nested statements?
A count = 0 B count = 0
count = input() for x in range(20):
while count < 100: count = count + input()
count = count + input() if count > 100:
print("Too many")
count = 100
C count = 0 D count = 0
count = input() print("The count is ",
print("The count is ", input())
count)
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Question 8
Which ONE (1) Python program contains a syntax error?
A print(10, 2) B print(10 \ 2)
C print(10 + 2) D print(10 % 2)
1 mark
Question 9
Which ONE (1) is the term for creating an object of a class?
A Inheritance B Encapsulation
C Polymorphism D Instantiation
1 mark
Question 10
Which ONE (1) scenario will not require data to be stored in a file?
A High-score table B Computer game progress
C Transaction records D Calculation from data input
1 mark
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Question 11
Which ONE (1) is the output produced from this program?
myString = "Hello World!"
for x in range(len(myString)):
if x % 2 == 0:
print(myString[x])
A H e l l o W o r l d B e
l
o
l
!
C H D Hello
l
o
W
r
d
1 mark
Question 12
Which ONE (1) Python program performs the correct function of a get method for the
private attribute number?
A def getNumber(self): B def getNumber(self, number):
return self.__number return number
C def getNumber(self.number): D def getNumber(self):
return self.number return number
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Question 13
Which ONE (1) is a description of exception handling?
A End a loop at the correct time B Save the program's progress when
there is a run-time error
C Create a list of the correct length for D Catch an invalid operation to prevent a
the data in a file run-time error
1 mark
Question 14
Which ONE (1) shows all of the outputs from this Python program?
def myFunction(first, second):
print(first + second)
print(first - second)
return (first * second)
myFunction(20, 10)
A 30 B 30
10 10
200
C 200 D 20 10
1 mark
Question 15
Which ONE (1) is a definition of a logic error?
A The program runs but crashes B The program runs but does not
unexpectedly produce the expected output
C The program does not follow the rules D The program does not write to the
of the language correct file
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Question 16
Which ONE (1) is a definition of a constructor in object oriented programming?
A To validate the existence of the object B To create an instance of the object
C To define the methods for the object D To show how data is inherited between
classes
1 mark
Question 17
'A programmer is creating a simulation for flying a plane. They identify the key features
of the program and decide to simplify the outside world by removing specific data about
the planet and the weather.'
Which ONE (1) term describes the process in this description?
A Abstraction B Encapsulation
C Inheritance D Instantiation
1 mark
Question 18
Which ONE (1) is a feature of a compiler and not an interpreter?
A It produces object code B It identifies syntax errors
C It is a translator D It produces error messages
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Question 19
Which ONE (1) is a definition of casting?
A Calculating the difference between two B Converting data from one data type to
values another data type
C Formatting an output message D Validating text on input
1 mark
Question 20
Which ONE (1) Python program will produce the output 105 when the number 10 is
input?
A enteredNumber = int(input("Enter a number "))
print((enteredNumber ^ 2) + 5)
B enteredNumber = int(input("Enter a number "))
print((enteredNumber ** 2) + 5)
C enteredNumber = int(input("Enter a number "))
print((enteredNumber % 2) + 5)
D enteredNumber = int(input("Enter a number "))
print((enteredNumber // 2) + 5)
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Question 21
Which ONE (1) Python program initialises a list with the numbers 1 to 10 inclusive?
A mylist = [] B mylist = []
count = 0 count = 0
while count < 10: while count < 10:
mylist.append(count) mylist.append(count+1)
count = count + 1 count = count + 1
C mylist = [] D mylist = []
count = 1 count = 1
while count < 10: while count < 11:
mylist.append(count+1) mylist.append(count+1)
count = count + 1 count = count + 1
1 mark
Question 22
Which ONE (1) Python program is an example of an existence check?
A answer = input("Enter a day of the week ").lower()
while answer == "":
answer = input("Enter a day of the week ").lower()
B answer = input("Enter a day of the week ").lower()
while len(answer) < 6:
answer = input("Enter a day of the week ").lower()
C answer = input("Enter a day of the week ").lower()
listDays = ["monday", "tuesday", "wednesday", "thursday",
"friday", "saturday", "sunday"]
while answer not in listDays:
answer = input("Enter a day of the week ").lower()
D answer = input("Enter a day of the week ").lower()
while answer.isdigit() == True:
answer = input("Enter a day of the week ").lower()
1 mark
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Question 23
This Python program should output where a person can apply for membership to a club.
To become a member, the person must be under 18 years old and have a parent who is
a member, or the person 18 or older and either have an income of over £20000 or have
a parent who is a member.
Which ONE (1) statement will give the correct output?
A age = int(input("Enter your age "))
parent = input("Do you have a parent who is a member? Enter
Yes or No ").lower()
if parent == "yes":
print("Accepted")
elif age >= 18:
income = int(input("Enter income to nearest £ "))
if(income >= 20000):
print("Accepted")
else:
print("Not accepted")
else:
print("Not accepted")
B age = int(input("Enter your age "))
parent = input("Do you have a parent who is a member? Enter
Yes or No ").lower()
if parent == "yes" and age < 18:
print("Accepted")
elif age >= 18:
income = int(input("Enter income to nearest £ "))
if(income > 20000):
print("Accepted")
else:
print("Not accepted")
else:
print("Not accepted")
C age = int(input("Enter your age "))
parent = input("Do you have a parent who is a member? Enter
Yes or No ").lower()
if parent == "yes" and age < 18:
print("Accepted")
else:
income = int(input("Enter income to nearest £ "))
if(income >= 20000):
print("Accepted")
else:
print("Not accepted")
else:
print("Not accepted")
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D age = int(input("Enter your age "))
parent = input("Do you have a parent who is a member? Enter
Yes or No ").lower()
if parent == "yes":
print("Accepted")
elif age >= 18:
income = int(input("Enter income to nearest £ "))
if(income > 20000):
print("Accepted")
else:
print("Not accepted")
else:
print("Not accepted")
1 mark
Question 24
Which ONE (1) Python program will produce the following output?
My name is "Jane"
A print("My name is "Jane"") B print("My name is \"Jane\"")
C print("My name is Jane") D print("My name is #"Jane#"")
1 mark
Question 25
Which ONE (1) is the Software Development Life Cycle stage where pseudocode and
flowcharts are predominantly used?
A Testing B Design
C Implementation D Analysis
1 mark
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Question 26
Which ONE (1) is an example that will be detected and handled by the Python inbuilt
exception type IndexError?
A An attempt to access data from a B An attempt to access a file that does
variable that is not yet defined not exist
C An attempt to access element 10 in a D An attempt to multiply a string by an
list of 5 items integer
1 mark
Question 27
Which ONE (1) is an example of the use of inheritance in object oriented programming?
A A class parrot can use the methods B A class bag has many objects of type
and attributes from the class bird item
C A class horse has attributes and D A class student has many objects of
methods type class
1 mark
Question 28
Which ONE (1) Python program is an example of a sequence?
A x = 1 B x = 1
y = 2 y = 2
if x > y: while(x < y):
print(x) print(x)
else: x = x + 1
print(y)
C def newTest(data1): D x = 1
if data1 == 0: y = 2
print("Invalid") z = 3
else: print(x + y + z)
print("Valid")
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Question 29
Which ONE (1) is the content of the list after this program is run?
listData = [1,2,5,1,2,6,5]
print(listData.pop())
print(listData.pop())
A [5,1,2,6,5] B [1, 2, 5, 1, 2]
C [1,2,5,1,2,6,5] D [2,5,1,2,6]
1 mark
Question 30
Which ONE (1) is an example of an IDE feature that helps a user debug a program?
A Auto-indent B Auto-complete
C Breakpoints D Print statements
1 mark
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