Microsoft 98-381 Introduction to Programming Using Python Online Training

1. HOTSPOT

You are writing a Python program to validate employee numbers.

The employee number must have the format ddd-dd-dddd and consist only of numbers and dashes. The program must print True if the format is correct and print False if the format is incorrect.

How should you complete the code? To answer, select the appropriate code segments in the answer area.

2. HOTSPOT

You are coding a math utility by using Python.

You are writing a function to compute roots.

The function must meet the following requirements:





How should you complete the code? To answer, select the appropriate code segments in the answer area.

3. HOTSPOT

You work for a company that distributes media for all ages.

You are writing a function that assigns a rating based on a user’s age. The function must meet the following requirements:

• Anyone 18 years old or older receives a rating of “A”

• Anyone 13 or older, but younger than 18, receives a rating of “T”

• Anyone 12 years old or younger receives a rating of “C”

• If the age is unknown, the rating is set to “C”

You need to complete the code to meet the requirements.

4. HOTSPOT

You are designing a decision structure to convert a student’s numeric grade to a letter grade. The program must assign a letter grade as specified in the following table:





For example, if the user enters a 90, the output should be, “Your letter grade is A”. Likewise, if a user enters an 89, the output should be “Your letter grade is B”.

How should you complete the code? To answer, select the appropriate code segments in the answer area.

5. HOTSPOT

You are developing a Python application for an online product distribution company.

You need the program to iterate through a list of products and escape when a target product ID is found.

How should you complete the code? To answer, select the appropriate code segments in the answer area.

NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

6. DRAG DROP

You are building a Python program that displays all of the prime numbers from 2 to 100.

How should you complete the code? To answer, drag the appropriate code segments to the correct location. Each code segment may be used once, more than once, or not at all. You may need to drag the split bar between panes or scroll to view content.

NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

7. DRAG DROP

You are creating a Python script to evaluate input and check for upper and lower case.

Which four code segments should you use to develop the solution? To answer, move the appropriate code segment from the list of code segments to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.

8. HOTSPOT

You develop a Python application for your company.

You have the following code. Line numbers are included for reference only.





Use the drop-down menus to select the answer choice that answers each question based on the information presented in the code segment.

9. The ABC company has hired you as an intern on the coding team that creates e-commerce applications.

You must write a script that asks the user for a value. The value must be used as a whole number in a calculation, even if the user enters a decimal value.

You need to write the code to meet the requirements.

Which code segment should you use?

10. HOTSPOT

You create the following program to locate a conference room and display the room name. Line numbers are included for reference only.





Colleagues report that the program sometimes produces incorrect results.

You need to troubleshoot the program. Use the drop-down menus to select the answer choice that answers each question based on the information presented in the code segment.

11. HOTSPOT

During school holidays, you volunteer to explain some basic programming concepts to younger siblings.

You want to introduce the concept of data types in Python. You create the following three code segments:





You need to evaluate the code segments.

For each of the following statements, select Yes if the statement is true. Otherwise, select No.

NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

12. DRAG DROP

Match the data type to the type operations.

To answer, drag the appropriate data type to the correct type operation. Each data type may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

13. HOTSPOT

The ABC company needs a way to find the count of particular letters in their publications to ensure that there is a good balance. It seems that there have been complaints about overuse of the letter e. You need to create a function to meet the requirements.

How should you complete this code? To answer, select the appropriate code segments in the answer area.

NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

14. HOTSPOT

The ABC Video company needs a way to determine the cost that a customer will pay for renting a DVD. The cost is dependent on the time of day the DVD is returned. However, there are also special rates on Thursdays and Sundays. The fee structure is shown in the following list:

• The cost is $1.59 per night.

• If the DVD is returned after 8 PM, the customer will be charged an extra day.

• If the video is rented on a Sunday, the customer gets 30% off for as long as they keep the video.

• If the video is rented on a Thursday, the customer gets 50% off for as long as they keep the video.

You need to write code to meet the requirements.

How should you complete the code? To answer, select the appropriate code segments in the answer area.

15. DRAG DROP

The ABC company is converting an existing application to Python. You are creating documentation that will be used by several interns who are working on the team.

You need to ensure that arithmetic expressions are coded correctly.



What is the correct order of operations for the six classes of operations ordered from first to last in order of precedence? To answer, move all operations from the list of operations to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.

16. DRAG DROP

You are writing a Python program. The program collects customer data and stores it in a database.

The program handles a wide variety of data.

You need to ensure that the program handles the data correctly so that it can be stored in the database correctly.

Match the data type to the code segment. To answer, drag the appropriate data type from the column on the left to its code segment on the right. Each data type may be used once, more than once, or not at all.