Five Fun & Easy Python Interview Questions! — Questions & Answers

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1. Question 1: Reversing Generators

   Which of the following will safely reverse the contents of a Python generator if you know the generator has finite length?

   • A. list(reversed(generator))
   • B. reversed(list(generator))
   • C. generator.reverse()
   • D. reverse(generator)
   • E. list(generator).reverse()
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   Correct answer: B. reversed(list(generator))

2. Question 2: Python 2 vs. Web Frameworks

   Which statement correctly describes the primary difference between 'xrange' and a web framework in Python?

   • A. 'xrange' is for web development, while a web framework is for iteration
   • B. 'xrange' only works in Python 3, web frameworks only in Python 2
   • C. 'xrange' is a built-in used for generating numbers, while a web framework is used for building web applications
   • D. 'xrange' must be imported from a library, web frameworks are always built-in
   • E. Both are exactly identical in function
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   Correct answer: C. 'xrange' is a built-in used for generating numbers, while a web framework is used for building web applications

3. Question 3: String vs. List Comprehension

   If you evaluate 'type("hello") == str' in Python, what will the result be?

   • A. False
   • B. list
   • C. TypeError
   • D. True
   • E. None
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   Correct answer: D. True

4. Question 4: Python Syntax and Docstrings

   What is a valid way to write a docstring for a function in Python?

   • A. /* This adds two numbers */
   • B. function docstring: 'Adds two numbers'
   • C. """Adds two numbers"""
   • D. docstring(adds two numbers)
   • E. // Adds two numbers
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   Correct answer: C. """Adds two numbers"""

5. Question 5: Objects and Numbers in Python

   When you create a number in Python using 'x = 5', what is 'x' actually?

   • A. A variable storing a raw numeric value only
   • B. An object of type int
   • C. A function
   • D. Always a string
   • E. Just an address
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   Correct answer: B. An object of type int