Quiz: Python Debugging
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(:title Quiz: Python Debugging:) (:keywords quiz, test, Python, debug, IDE, editor, introduction, course:) (:description Learning assessment on Python debugging to remove syntax and logical program errors.:)
1. What is an IDE for programming?
A. I Don't knowE
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- Incorrect.
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B. Integrated Development Environment
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- Correct. An IDE typically has a text editor, file list in a project structure, debug capability to step through code, syntax highlighting, function documentation, and other features to help with programming specifics.
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C. Integrated Drive Electronics
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2. What are common programming environments for Python? Select all that apply.
A. Jupyter Notebook
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- Correct. Jupyter notebooks run through a web-browser interface with code and markdown (comment) cells.
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B. Python script with .py extension
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- Correct. Python programs with a .py extension can be run from a command prompt with python program_name.py
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C. VSCode with Python or Notebook Extension
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- Correct. VSCode can run Python and many other programming languages. The language is configured the first time a .py (python) or .ipynb (IPython notebook) is opened in VSCode.
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D. Spyder
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- Correct. Spyder is an IDE that is packaged with the Anaconda distribution.
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E. PyCharm
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- Correct. Python IDE available from JetBrains.
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3. Which types of errors are easier to identify?
A. Syntax programming errors
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- Correct. The Python interpreter can typically pinpoint the location in the code or nearest line (missing parenthesis, misspelled functions) where there is an error.
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B. Logical programming errors
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- Incorrect. Logical errors are not typically caught by the program because it often runs to a successful, yet incorrect, result.
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