ICT Revision MCQ Series (AL Grade 13) . 9 Python Programming

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ICT Revision MCQ Series AL lesson 9 . Python Programming
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In Python programming _______ is used to add explanatory notes _______ is used for decision-making and _______ is used to store key-value pairs.
variables loops lists
comments if statements dictionaries
functions while loops tuples
operators sequences strings
constants selections arrays

Comments (#) explain code (9.7) if statements handle decisions (9.8) and dictionaries store key-value pairs (9.10).
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What is the output of the following Python code? x = 10 if x > 5: print("High") else: print("Low")
High
Low
10
5
No output

The condition x > 5 is true for x = 10 so “High” is printed demonstrating selection control structure (Competency 9.8).
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For a program that checks if a student’s score is passing (above 50) which of the following correctly represents the input process and output?
Input: Student name Process: Calculating average Output: Pass or fail
Input: Score Process: Comparing score to 50 Output: Pass or fail
Input: Subject Process: Checking score Output: Grade
Input: Score Process: Displaying score Output: Score value
Input: Pass mark Process: Setting threshold Output: Pass or fail

The input is the score the process compares it to 50 and the output is “Pass” or “Fail” aligning with algorithmic design in Competency 9.3.
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(a) Imperative: Focuses on how to achieve results. (b) Declarative: Specifies what the result should be. (c) Object-Oriented: Python does not support this paradigm. (d) Program Translation: Converts source to object code. (e) IDE: Python code cannot be debugged in an IDE. Choose the correct statements.
(a) (b) and (d)
(a) (b) and (c)
(b) and (d) only
All of the above
(a) (b) (d) and (e)

(a) (b) and (d) are correct per Competencies 9.4 and 9.5. (c) is false as Python supports object-oriented programming and (e) is false as IDEs support debugging (9.6).
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For a library system that searches for a book by title which represents the input process and output?
Input: Book title Process: Sequential search Output: Book details or not found
Input: Author name Process: Sorting books Output: Book title
Input: Book ID Process: Displaying book Output: Book availability
Input: Book title Process: Counting books Output: Number of books
Input: Library card Process: Searching database Output: Book list

The input is the book title the process is sequential search (Competency 9.13) and the output is the book’s details or “not found.”
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What is the output of the following Python code? def add(a b=5): return a + b print(add(3))
3
5
8
Error
None

The function uses a default parameter b=5 so add(3) returns 3 + 5 = 8 (Competency 9.9).
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In Python _______ is used for file handling _______ is used for database connectivity and _______ is used for sorting data.
open() mysql.connector bubble_sort()
read() sql.connect sequential_search()
write() database.connect sort()
file() mysql.execute bubble()
append() connector.sql sort_list()

open() handles files (9.11) mysql.connector connects to databases (9.12) and bubble sort sorts data (9.13).
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Which of the following facilities cannot be achieved by an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?
Writing and editing code
Compiling and executing programs
Debugging code
Running hardware simulations
Saving files

IDEs (Competency 9.6) support coding compiling debugging and file management but hardware simulations typically require specialized tools.
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Match the following Python operations with their purposes: (a) open("file.txt" "a") (1) Reads file content (b) while x < 0: (2) Appends to file (c) def func(): (3) Defines a loop (d) input() (4) Defines a function (5) Gets user input.
(a-2 b-3 c-4 d-5)
(a-1 b-3 c-4 d-5)
(a-2 b-1 c-3 d-4)
(a-5 b-2 c-1 d-3)
(a-3 b-5 c-2 d-1)

open("file.txt" "a") appends while loops def creates a function and input() gets user input (Competencies 9.11 9.8 9.9 9.7).
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Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between local and global variables? (a) Local variables are defined inside functions. (b) Global variables are accessible throughout the program. (c) Local variables can be accessed outside functions. (d) Global variables cannot be modified inside functions without global keyword.
(a) and (b) only
(a) (b) and (c)
(a) (b) and (d)
All of the above
(b) and (c) only

Local variables are function-scoped global variables are program-wide and modifying globals inside functions requires global keyword (Competency 9.9).
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Match the following Python data structures with their properties: (a) List (1) Immutable sequence (b) Tuple (2) Mutable sequence (c) Dictionary (3) Key-value pairs (d) String (4) Immutable text.
(a-2 b-1 c-3 d-4)
(a-1 b-2 c-4 d-3)
(a-2 b-1 c-4 d-3)
(a-1 b-2 c-3 d-4)
(a-3 b-4 c-1 d-2)

Lists are mutable tuples are immutable dictionaries store key-value pairs and strings are immutable text (Competency 9.10).
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What is the output of the following Python code? numbers = [4 2 3] numbers.append(5) print(numbers[2])
2
3
4
5
Error

The list is [4 2 3 5] after appending and numbers[2] accesses the third element (3) per Competency 9.10.
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Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between compilers and interpreters? (a) Compilers translate the entire code at once. (b) Interpreters execute code line-by-line. (c) Compilers produce an object program. (d) Interpreters are faster than compilers.
(a) and (b) only
(a) (b) and (c)
(a) (c) and (d)
All of the above
(b) and (d) only

Compilers translate all code into an object program interpreters execute line-by-line but interpreters are generally slower (Competency 9.5).
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of stepwise refinement?
Simplifies complex problems
Improves code readability
Reduces debugging time
Eliminates the need for testing
Enables modular design

Stepwise refinement (Competency 9.2) simplifies problems improves readability and supports modularity but testing is still required.
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What is the primary method to repeat a block of code in Python?
Function
Loop
Variable
Operator
Comment

Loops (e.g. while for) are used for repetition as per Competency 9.8.
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Which of the following cannot be achieved by Python’s control structures?
Executing code based on a condition
Repeating code multiple times
Defining reusable code blocks
Nesting one structure inside another
Skipping code execution

Control structures (Competency 9.8) handle sequence selection and repetition but defining reusable code blocks is done via functions (9.9).
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What is the primary purpose of using pseudocode in algorithm development?
To execute the program directly
To describe the logic in a human-readable format
To compile the code into machine language
To create a graphical representation
To debug the program

Pseudocode as per Competency 9.3 is a text-based language-agnostic way to outline an algorithm’s logic clearly for humans.
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(a) Algorithms: Represented using flowcharts or pseudocode. (b) Control Structures: Include sequence selection and repetition. (c) Programming Paradigms: Python is purely declarative. (d) Data Structures: Lists and tuples are used in Python. (e) File Handling: Python cannot perform file operations. Choose the correct statements.
(a) (b) and (d)
(a) (b) and (c)
(b) and (d) only
All of the above
(a) (b) (d) and (e)

Statements (a) (b) and (d) are correct per Competencies 9.3 9.8 and 9.10. (c) is false as Python is primarily imperative and (e) is false as Python supports file handling (9.11).
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Which symbol is used to represent a decision in a flowchart?
Rectangle
Oval
Diamond
Circle
Arrow

A diamond shape represents a decision point in a flowchart per Competency 9.3.
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For a program that sorts student marks which represents the input process and output?
Input: Student names Process: Calculating average Output: Sorted names
Input: Marks Process: Bubble sort Output: Sorted marks
Input: Marks Process: Displaying marks Output: Average mark
Input: Number of students Process: Sorting names Output: Sorted marks
Input: Subject Process: Sorting marks Output: Highest mark

The input is marks the process is bubble sort (Competency 9.13) and the output is sorted marks.
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Which method is used to connect Python to a MySQL database?
mysql()
mysql.connector.connect()
sql.database()
connect.sql()
database.mysql()

The mysql.connector.connect() method establishes a connection per Competency 9.12.
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Match the following Python concepts with their descriptions: (a) Variable (1) Stores a fixed value (b) Constant (2) Stores changeable data (c) Function (3) Reusable block of code (d) Loop (4) Repeats code execution.
(a-2 b-1 c-3 d-4)
(a-1 b-2 c-4 d-3)
(a-2 b-1 c-4 d-3)
(a-1 b-2 c-3 d-4)
(a-3 b-4 c-1 d-2)

Variables store changeable data constants are fixed functions are reusable code and loops repeat execution (Competencies 9.7 9.8 9.9).
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Which of the following is a key benefit of top-down design in algorithm development?
It eliminates the need for coding
It breaks complex problems into smaller modules
It ensures programs run without errors
It replaces pseudocode with flowcharts
It automates debugging

Top-down design (Competency 9.2) simplifies complex problems by dividing them into manageable sub-modules.
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Which of the following cannot be performed by Python’s file handling operations?
Reading data from a file
Writing data to a file
Appending data to a file
Compiling a file into machine code
Closing a file

File handling (Competency 9.11) includes read write append and close but compiling is a separate process handled by interpreters/compilers.
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What does the following Python code do? def search(arr target): for i in range(len(arr)): if arr[i] == target: return i return -1 print(search([10 20 30] 20))
Returns 0
Returns 1
Returns 2
Returns -1
Raises an error

The sequential search checks for 20 in [10 20 30] finding it at index 1 (Competency 9.13).
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Which of the following correctly distinguishes between a list and a tuple in Python?
Lists are immutable tuples are mutable
Lists and tuples are both immutable
Lists are mutable tuples are immutable
Lists store key-value pairs tuples store sequences
Lists cannot store numbers tuples can

Lists can be modified (e.g. append) while tuples are fixed after creation per Competency 9.10.
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(a) Bubble Sort: Compares adjacent elements and swaps them. (b) Sequential Search: Checks each element until the target is found. (c) Hand Trace: Python automatically performs this during execution. (d) Structure Chart: Shows module hierarchy in top-down design. (e) Linker: Combines object code with libraries. Choose the correct statements.
(a) (b) and (d)
(a) (b) and (c)
(b) (d) and (e)
All of the above
(a) (b) (d) and (e)

(a) (b) are correct per Competency 9.13 (d) per Competency 9.2 (e) per Competency 9.5 (c) is incorrect as hand trace is a manual process (9.3).
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Which of the following is NOT a step in the problem-solving process?
Understanding the problem
Defining the problem and boundaries
Compiling the code
Planning the solution
Implementing the solution

The problem-solving process includes understanding defining planning and implementing as per Competency 9.1. Compiling code is part of implementation but not a distinct step in the process.
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In algorithm design _______ is used for visual representation _______ is used for text-based logic and _______ is used to verify logic manually.
pseudocode flowchart hand trace
flowchart pseudocode hand trace
hand trace flowchart pseudocode
pseudocode hand trace flowchart
flowchart hand trace pseudocode

Flowcharts are visual pseudocode is text-based and hand traces verify logic per Competency 9.3.
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What is the primary method for translating a Python program into machine code?
Linker
Compiler
Interpreter
Assembler
Debugger

Python uses an interpreter to execute code line-by-line as per Competency 9.5.
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