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The document discusses various programming concepts including the differences between flowcharts and algorithms, the steps for problem-solving, and features of Python. It explains IDLE as the default Python environment and outlines the characteristics of Python such as being easy to code and read, free, and interpreted. Additionally, it covers the use of the Python interpreter, case sensitivity, decomposition, and the distinctions between script mode and interactive mode.

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Ch 3 Assignment soln

The document discusses various programming concepts including the differences between flowcharts and algorithms, the steps for problem-solving, and features of Python. It explains IDLE as the default Python environment and outlines the characteristics of Python such as being easy to code and read, free, and interpreted. Additionally, it covers the use of the Python interpreter, case sensitivity, decomposition, and the distinctions between script mode and interactive mode.

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1. Differentiate between flowchart and algorithm.

2. What are the four steps for solving any given problem? Explain every
step in brief.
3. What is IDLE?
• IDLE stands for Integrated Development and Learning
Environment.
• It's the default Python development environment.
• Includes an interactive shell for running Python code line-by-line.
• Has a text editor with syntax highlighting for writing scripts.
• Offers a built-in debugger for troubleshooting code.
• Simple and beginner-friendly interface.
• Cross-platform: Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Best for learning and small projects, but less powerful than other
IDEs.
4. Briefly explain the salient features of Python.
1. Easy to Code
Python is a very high-level programming language, yet it is effortless to
learn. Anyone can learn to code in Python in just a few hours or a few
days.
2. Easy to Read
Python code looks like simple English words.
3. Free and Open-Source
Python is developed under an OSI-approved open-source license.
Hence, it is completely free to use, even for commercial purposes. It
doesn't cost anything to download Python or to include it in your
application.
4. Interpreted
When a programming language is interpreted, it means that the source
code is executed line by line, and not all at once.
5. Portable
Python is portable in the sense that the same code can be used on
different machines.
5. Write a pseudocode that will perform the following :
a) Read the marks of three subjects: Computer Science, Maths and
Physics out of 100.
b) Calculate the aggregate marks.
c) Calculate the percentage of marks.
6. What is interpreter? List the two ways to use the Python interpreter.
Interpreters are computer programs that will convert the source code
or a high-level language into intermediate code (machine-level
language). It is also called a translator in programming terminology.
Interpreters execute each line of statements slowly. This process is
called Interpretation. For example, Python is an interpreted language,
PHP, Ruby, and JavaScript.
There are two ways to use the Python interpreter:
a) Interactive mode
b) Script mode
Interactive mode allows the execution of individual statements
instantaneously. Whereas, Script mode allows us to write more than
one instruction in a file called Python source code file that can be
executed.
7. Write a code that prints your full name and your birthday as separate
strings in Python.
Name=”Patel Jiya”
Birthdate=”23-02-2009”
print(Name)
print(Birthdate)
8. Record what happens when the following statements are executed:
a) print(n=20) Error
b) print(10+7) 17
c) print(4.2,” Hello”,6-2,” world”,15/2.0) 4.2, Hello , 4 , world,7.5
d) print(“123abc”,sep=’-’) 123-abc
e) print(“XXX”,end=’!’) XXX!

9. Describe the Algorithm, flowchart and pseudocode.


An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure to solve a problem
A flowchart is a visual representation of an algorithm with the help of
geometric shapes and symbols
pseudo-code is a high-level computer description to represent an
algorithm it is written in simple English or English-like language

10. Write a pseudocode to calculate and display the Area and perimeter
of a rectangle.

11. Is Python case-sensitive? Give example.


Yes, Python is case-sensitive. This means that Python treats uppercase
and lowercase letters as distinct. Variables, function names, and
keywords in Python are all case-sensitive.
myvariable = 10
MyVariable = 20

print(myvariable) # Output: 10
print(MyVariable) # Output: 20

12. What is decomposition? Why is decomposition important?


Decomposition can be defined as the process of solving a complex
problem and breaking it into more sub problems that can be solved
easily. Importance of Decomposition:
1. Simplifies Complex Problems:
o Breaking a large problem into smaller parts makes it easier
to tackle each part step by step.
o It reduces the complexity and makes the task more
manageable.
2. Improves Code Readability:
o Smaller, well-defined components (functions or modules)
are easier to understand.
o Code becomes more organized and less prone to errors.
3. Reusability:
o Once you decompose a task into functions or modules, these
parts can often be reused in other parts of the program or in
future projects.
4. Ease of Testing:
o Smaller components can be tested independently, which
helps identify and fix errors more efficiently.
5. Encourages Collaboration:
o When working in teams, decomposition allows different
team members to work on different parts of the problem
simultaneously.
13. What is the difference between script mode and interactive mode in
Python?

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