Python (Basic) Skills Certification Test

Skills Being Assessed:

This test will cover essential Python topics typically encountered by beginners, including:

• Python Fundamentals:
  • Basic syntax, including comments and code structure.
  • Using the print() function for output.
• Variables and Data Types:
  • Creating and using variables.
  • Understanding and using core data types: integers (int), floating-point numbers (float), strings (str), and booleans (bool).
  • Basic type checking (type()) and type conversion (e.g., str(), int(), float()).
• Operators:
  • Arithmetic operators (+, -, *, /, //, %, **).
  • Comparison operators (==, !=, >, <, >=, <=).
  • Logical operators (and, or, not).
  • Assignment operators (=, +=, -=, etc.).
• Control Flow:
  • Conditional statements: if, elif, and else.
  • Looping constructs: for loops (iterating over sequences, using range()) and while loops.
  • Loop control statements: break and continue.
• Basic Data Structures:
  • Strings: Creating, indexing, slicing, and using common string methods (e.g., .upper(), .lower(), .find(), .replace(), len()).
  • Lists: Creating lists, accessing elements (indexing, slicing), modifying lists (e.g., .append(), .pop(), .insert()), and getting list length.
  • Tuples: Creating tuples, accessing elements (understanding immutability).
  • Dictionaries: Creating dictionaries, accessing values using keys, adding/updating key-value pairs.
• Functions:
  • Defining basic functions using def.
  • Understanding and using parameters and arguments.
  • Returning values from functions using return.
  • Basic concept of function scope.
• Input and Output:
  • Getting user input using the input() function.
• Modules (Basic Usage):
  • Importing and using functions from standard modules (e.g., math, random).
• Understanding Basic Errors:
  • Recognizing common error types (e.g., SyntaxError, NameError, TypeError, IndexError, KeyError).

What to Review Before You Start:

To prepare for this assessment, we recommend you refresh your knowledge on:

• The basic syntax for writing Python code, including how to declare variables and use different data types.
• How to use various operators for calculations, comparisons, and logical evaluations.
• The structure and usage of if/elif/else statements for decision-making.
• How to write for and while loops for repetitive tasks.
• Creating and manipulating fundamental data structures like strings, lists, and dictionaries.
• Defining and calling your own simple functions with parameters and return values.
• How to get input from a user and display output.
• The basics of importing and using modules.

This test is designed to be a positive learning experience. Take your time, read the questions carefully, and do your best! Good luck!