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Extended Argument Syntax

What is the syntax for passing arguments to a function in Python?

a: def function_name(arguments) Explanation

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b: def function_name(argument1, argument2, ...) Explanation

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c: def function_name() Explanation

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d: None of the above Explanation

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What is a default argument in Python?

a: An argument that is mandatory to pass while calling a function Explanation

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b: An argument that has a default value, which is used if the value is not provided in the function call Explanation

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c: An argument that can be passed in any order Explanation

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d: None of the above Explanation

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What happens if the number of arguments passed to a function does not match with the number of arguments defined in the function signature?

a: A TypeError is raised Explanation

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b: The function ignores the extra arguments Explanation

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c: The function assumes default values for the missing arguments Explanation

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d: All of the above Explanation

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How can you pass an arbitrary number of arguments to a function in Python?

a: By using a list as an argument Explanation

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b: By using a dictionary as an argument Explanation

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c: By using a tuple preceded by a *(star) as an argument Explanation

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d: All of the above Explanation

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Which of the following is an example of a default argument in Python?

a: def function_name(argument1, argument2) Explanation

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b: def function_name(argument1='value1', argument2='value2') Explanation

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c: def function_name(argument1, argument2='value1') Explanation

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d: def function_name(argument1='value1', argument2) Explanation

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What is the purpose of arbitrary arguments in Python?

a: To pass a fixed number of arguments to a function Explanation

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b: To pass a variable number of arguments to a function Explanation

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c: To pass keyword arguments to a function Explanation

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d: All of the above Explanation

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What is the output of the following code snippet? def my_fun(a, b, *args): print(a, b, args) my_fun(1,2,3,4,5,6)

a: It will throw an Error Explanation

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b: 1 2 (3, 4, 5, 6) Explanation

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c: 1 2 [3, 4, 5,6] Explanation

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d: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Explanation

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Which of the following statements is true about required arguments in Python functions?

a: Required arguments must always be passed while calling a function Explanation

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b: Required arguments can have default values Explanation

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c: Required arguments are identified by their parameter name in the function call. Explanation

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d: None of the above Explanation

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What is the output of the following code snippet? def my_fun(a, b, **kwargs): print(a, b, kwargs) my_fun(1,2, x=10, y=20)

a: 1 2 {'x': 10, 'y': 20} Explanation

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b: TypeError Explanation

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c: 1 2 {'**kwargs': {'x': 10, 'y': 20}} Explanation

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d: None of the Above Explanation

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What is the purpose of the double asterisk (**) before an argument in a Python function definition?

a: It allows the argument to accept multiple values as a tuple. Explanation

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b: It allows the argument to accept keyword arguments as a dictionary. Explanation

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c: It allows the argument to accept multiple values as a list. Explanation

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d: It allows the argument to accept a single value as a string. Explanation

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