| KC | Knowledge Check |
The Knowledge Check is intended to support learning and self-assessment. The questions highlight the key concepts of this unit and help prepare for the final examination.
The Knowledge Check is not graded.
1️⃣ Variables and Data Types
What is a variable in Python?
Explain in your own words why variables are useful.
2️⃣ Basic Data Types
Give one example for each of the following data types:
- integer
- float
- string
- boolean
3️⃣ Python Code
Write Python code that:
- creates a variable called
name - stores your first name
- prints the variable
Example:
name = "Anna"
print(name)
4️⃣ Data Types
What data type would you use for the following information?
| Information | Data Type |
|---|---|
| Age | ? |
| Temperature | ? |
| City Name | ? |
| True / False | ? |
5️⃣ Strings
Assume:
city = "Marburg"
What is the result of:
city[:3]
and
city[-2:]
Discussion
The solutions will be discussed during the course session.