A quick task for you

Now that you have finished this chapter, can you answer these questions?

Q1. What is a terminal (Mac/Linux) or command prompt (Windows)?

1. A terminal is used to put data into or get data out of a computer without using the icons on the desktop.
2. A terminal can be used to write computer programs.
3. A terminal can be used to do complex work, such as giving hints on Python code.
4. A terminal can do all of the above.

Q2. When you first open the terminal/command prompt, what do you need to do so that you can start reading and writing the Python code?

1. Start typing the code.
2. Type the word python.
3. Wait for Python to start.
4. None of the above; do something different.

Q3. How is the Python shell different from the command line?

1. They are exactly the same.
2. The command line cannot run Python commands.
3. The Python shell is started by typing the word python into the command line.
4. The Python shell can be used to test lines of Python code.

Note

Compare your answers with those you find at the back of the book.