Concept of Problem Solving

1. What is the first step in problem-solving?

a) Writing the program
b) Understanding the problem
c) Debugging the program
d) Testing the solution
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good problem-solving approach?
a) Efficiency
b) Complexity
c) Clarity
d) Accuracy
3. What does "algorithm" mean in programming?
a) A programming language
b) A graphical representation of a problem
c) A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem
d) An error in the program
4. A problem that cannot be broken into smaller parts is called:
a) Modular problem
b) Atomic problem
c) Complex problem
d) Simple problem
5. Which tool is commonly used for planning solutions in problem-solving?
a) Compiler
b) Debugger
c) Flowchart
d) Editor

6. Which of the following is a systematic approach to solving problems?

a) Guessing the solution
b) Following a random sequence
c) Using a structured process like algorithms or flowcharts
d) Ignoring problem constraints
7. Which of these is an example of a heuristic approach to problem-solving?
a) Finding the shortest path using Dijkstra’s algorithm
b) Trial and error to identify a solution
c) Using a fixed formula
d) Writing code directly without a plan
8. What is a 'well-defined problem'?
a) A problem with unclear goals
b) A problem that has precise input, process, and output requirements
c) A problem that requires guessing
d) A problem without constraints
9. In problem-solving, constraints refer to:
a) Random inputs to the problem
b) Rules or conditions that must be followed
 c) Steps to debug the code
d) The programming language used
10. What is the final step in the problem-solving process?
a) Testing the solution
b) Defining the problem
c) Designing the algorithm
d) Writing pseudocode

Problem Definition

6. What is problem definition in program planning?

a) Writing code
b) Documenting the steps for solving the problem
c) Clearly defining the problem's inputs, outputs, and constraints
d) Testing the program
7. Which of these is NOT part of problem definition?
a) Input
b) Output
c) Memory location
d) Constraints
8. What is the purpose of defining a problem clearly?
a) To avoid debugging
b) To minimize coding time
c) To ensure that the program solves the intended problem
d) To create flowcharts
9. In problem-solving, identifying assumptions is important because:
a) It simplifies coding
b) It reduces errors
c) It clarifies limitations of the problem
d) It speeds up the execution
10. Which element is part of a well-defined problem?
a) Undefined inputs
b) Clear objectives
c) Random constraints
d) Ambiguous results

11. A clear problem definition ensures:

a) More errors in the solution
b) Faster coding without understanding the problem
c) Better communication between stakeholders and developers
d) Reducing the time spent on design
12. Which of the following is an example of a poorly defined problem?
a) Finding the sum of two given numbers
b) Writing a program to manage inventory without specifying inputs or outputs
c) Designing a calculator with defined functionality
d) Writing a program to sort a list
 13. Why is it important to identify inputs in problem definition?
a) To reduce execution time
b) To understand what data is required for processing
c) To identify the programming language
d) To design better hardware
14. When defining a problem, understanding the 'output' means:
a) Knowing what the program should produce as a result
b) Deciding on the hardware for the program
c) Debugging the code
d) Ignoring the constraints
15. Which of the following is an essential part of a problem definition?
a) Input data, processing steps, and desired output
b) Only the input data
c) The choice of programming language
d) Ignoring constraints

Program Design

11. Program design involves which of the following steps?

a) Execution
b) Implementation
c) Planning the solution and writing an algorithm
d) Debugging
12. Which of these is a common design tool?
a) Compiler
b) Flowchart
c) Assembler
d) Editor
13. What is pseudocode?
a) A programming language
b) A way to describe algorithms using natural language and symbols
c) A graphical representation of a program
d) A debugging tool
14. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good program design?
a) Scalability
b) Simplicity
c) Efficiency
d) Redundancy
15. Which phase comes after program design in the software development life cycle?
a) Problem definition
b) Testing
c) Coding
d) Debugging

16. Which of these is the first step in program design?

a) Writing code
 b) Understanding the problem and defining objectives
c) Testing the program
d) Debugging the solution
17. What is the purpose of using pseudocode in program design?
a) To write executable code
b) To document the program
c) To plan and describe the logic of the program in simple terms
d) To define inputs
18. Modular programming involves dividing a problem into:
a) Irregular parts
b) Smaller, independent sub-problems or modules
c) Complex loops
d) Debugging tools
19. What is the primary goal of program design?
a) To write efficient and readable code
b) To skip problem analysis
c) To write only complex programs
d) To avoid errors during testing
20. A top-down design approach:
a) Starts with the details and builds up to the main problem
b) Focuses on solving one big problem at once
c) Breaks a problem into smaller, more manageable parts
d) Avoids planning and starts coding

Flowcharts

16. What shape is used to represent a decision in a flowchart?

a) Rectangle
b) Oval
c) Diamond
d) Circle
17. Which shape in a flowchart represents a process or action?
a) Rectangle
b) Oval
c) Parallelogram
d) Diamond
18. What does an arrow indicate in a flowchart?
a) A calculation
b) A connection between steps
c) An error
d) A condition
19. Which of these best describes the use of flowcharts?
a) They execute the program
b) They visually represent the steps in a process
c) They debug code
d) They generate pseudocode
 20. Why are flowcharts used in program planning?
a) To avoid errors
b) To visually organize the sequence of operations
c) To write code efficiently
d) To reduce programming time

Algorithms

21. What is a key property of a good algorithm?

a) Ambiguity
b) Infinite loops
c) Clarity
d) Redundancy
22. Which of the following is NOT an algorithm design technique?
a) Divide and conquer
b) Debugging
c) Dynamic programming
d) Greedy approach
23. An algorithm must always have:
a) A single solution
b) A finite number of steps
c) A complex structure
d) Multiple inputs
24. What is the purpose of dry running an algorithm?
a) To check for syntax errors
b) To manually trace its steps and verify its logic
c) To execute the program
d) To debug code
25. Which is NOT a part of an algorithm?
a) Input
b) Process
c) Output
d) Compilation

26. An algorithm must be:

a) Finite and unambiguous
b) Complex and infinite
c) Platform-dependent
d) Language-specific
27. The steps of an algorithm should be:
a) Reversible and optional
b) Clear, precise, and ordered
c) Skipped if unnecessary
d) Ambiguous for flexibility
28. What is the main purpose of a flowchart?
a) Debugging the program
 b) Representing the program logic visually
c) Writing the code
d) Reducing execution time
29. In a flowchart, a diamond shape represents:
a) A process
b) A decision point
c) Input/output
d) An error
30. What is the primary advantage of using algorithms and flowcharts in
programming?
a) They eliminate errors
b) They provide a structured solution to the problem
c) They are faster than code execution
d) They can replace documentation

Miscellaneous

26. What does modular programming involve?

a) Writing all code in one function
b) Dividing the program into small, manageable parts
c) Avoiding functions
d) Ignoring flowcharts
27. What is the benefit of using structured programming?
a) Makes programs complex
b) Simplifies debugging and maintenance
c) Eliminates the need for testing
d) Improves execution speed
28. In top-down design, the problem is divided into:
a) Simple inputs
b) Logical errors
c) Smaller, manageable sub-problems
d) Complex loops
29. What is the primary goal of problem-solving in programming?
a) Writing the code
b) Finding the fastest algorithm
c) Delivering a solution that meets the requirements
d) Compiling the program
30. Debugging is the process of:
a) Writing algorithms
b) Finding and fixing errors in the code
c) Testing program efficiency
d) Planning program design
Python History and Features

1. Who developed Python programming language?

a) James Gosling
b) Guido van Rossum
c) Dennis Ritchie
d) Bjarne Stroustrup
2. In which year was Python developed?
a) 1989
b) 1991
c) 1995
d) 2000
3. Python was inspired by which programming language?
a) ABC
b) Java
c) C++
d) Perl
4. What does Python emphasize?
a) Code readability and simplicity
b) Execution speed
c) Complex syntax
d) Strict typing
5. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Python?
a) Interpreted language
b) Easy to learn
c) Platform dependent
d) Open source
6. What is the meaning of “Python” in the context of the language's name?
a) Named after the Python snake
b) Named after Monty Python comedy group
c) Acronym for a technical term
d) Randomly chosen
7. What is the file extension of Python scripts?
a) .java
b) .py
c) .pl
d) .exe
8. What was the first version of Python released?
a) Python 1.0
b) Python 2.0
c) Python 3.0
d) Python 0.9.0
9. Which Python version discontinued support in 2020?
a) Python 3.7
b) Python 2.7
 c) Python 3.0
d) Python 1.5
10. Which organization currently manages Python?
a) Python Software Foundation
b) Microsoft
c) Oracle
d) Google

Python Versions

11. What major change was introduced in Python 3.x compared to Python 2.x?
a) Removal of print as a statement
b) Inclusion of type hints
c) New syntax for loops
d) Faster execution
12. What is the latest Python version (as of 2025)?
a) Python 3.9
b) Python 3.10
c) Python 3.11
d) Python 3.12
13. When was Python 3.x released?
a) 2000
b) 2005
c) 2008
d) 2010
14. What feature was introduced in Python 3.6?
a) F-strings for formatted string literals
b) Print as a function
c) List comprehensions
d) Dictionaries
15. Which of the following is deprecated in Python 3.x?
a) Raw_input()
b) Input()
c) Open()
d) Len()

Python Basics

16. What type of language is Python?

a) Compiled
b) Interpreted
c) Both compiled and interpreted
d) None of the above
17. How do you execute a Python script?
a) python script.py
b) execute script.py
 c) run script.py
d) start script.py
18. Which of the following is a valid variable name in Python?
a) 123var
b) _var123
c) var-123
d) var 123
19. Which keyword is used to define a function in Python?
a) fun
b) def
c) func
d) define
20. Which of these data types is immutable in Python?
a) List
b) Dictionary
c) String
d) Set

The print Statement

21. What is the correct syntax for using the print function in Python 3?
a) print "Hello"
b) print("Hello")
c) echo "Hello"
d) Print("Hello")
22. What does the sep parameter in print do?
a) Separates lines of text
b) Specifies the separator between arguments
c) Adds a newline
d) Formats strings
23. What is the default value of the end parameter in print?
a) A space
b) A tab
c) A newline (\n)
d) None
24. How can you print without a newline at the end?
a) Use end=" " in the print statement
b) Use sep=""
c) Use newline=False
d) Use no_newline=True
25. What is the output of print("A", "B", sep="-")?
a) A B
b) A-B
c) A B-
d) -A-B
Error Handling with print

26. What happens if you miss parentheses in a print statement in Python 3?

a) It executes normally
b) It raises a SyntaxError
c) It raises a NameError
d) It converts to Python 2 syntax
27. What is the output of print("Hello", end="")?
a) Hello
b) Hello\n
c) Hello None
d) None
28. What is the purpose of file parameter in print?
a) Directs output to a specified file or stream
b) Reads input from a file
c) Appends data to a string
d) Closes the file
29. Which of these results in a TypeError for the print function?
a) print(1, 2, 3)
b) print("Hello", end=123)
c) print("Hello" + 123)
d) print()
30. What is the output of print("The value is", 5, sep=":")?
a) The value is 5
b) The value:5
c) The:value:is:5
d) The:value:is 5

Miscellaneous

31. What function is used for formatted string output?

a) printf()
b) format()
c) write()
d) append()
32. Which is used to comment a single line in Python?
a) //
b) /* */
c) #
d) <!-- -->
33. What is the output of print(len("Python"))?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) Error
34. What is the output of print("Hello " * 3)?
a) HelloHelloHello
b) Hello 3
c) Hello Hello Hello
d) Error
35. What is the output of print(10/3)?
a) 3
b) 3.0
c) 3.33...
d) Error

36. Which tool is commonly used for breaking down complex problems?
a) Editor
b) Debugger
c) Flowchart
d) Compiler
37. Which of the following is an iterative process in problem-solving?
a) Debugging
b) Refining the algorithm and design after testing
c) Choosing a programming language
d) Writing documentation
38. The role of abstraction in problem-solving is to:
a) Eliminate errors in programming
b) Focus on the main problem while ignoring unnecessary details
c) Make the problem more complex
d) Avoid modularity
39. What is the role of testing in problem-solving?
a) To debug only minor errors
b) To validate the correctness and performance of the solution
c) To rewrite the problem definition
d) To replace program design
40. Which is NOT an objective of program design?
a) Simplicity
b) Scalability
c) Ambiguity
d) Efficiency