Input

In this lesson, we will start to add interactivity to our programs by using the input() function. Whilst learning about input, we will be introduced to functions and data validation techniques. These will be covered in more detail later on in the course.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of these variable names would be most suitable to hold data on a person's surname in Python?

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Q2.Which naming convention is used for a constant in Python?

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Q3.F strings allow you to display variables within print statements. Which TWO symbols are needed for an f string to work?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of these variable names would be most suitable to hold data on a person's surname in Python?

1/3

Q2.Which naming convention is used for a constant in Python?

2/3

Q3.F strings allow you to display variables within print statements. Which TWO symbols are needed for an f string to work?

Select two (2) boxes

3/3

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Input

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Q1.Select the data below that is of the data type: Boolean

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Q2.Select the data below that is of the data type: Real / Float

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Q3.Which of the code snippets below will assign an integer value to a variable.

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Input

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Select the data below that is of the data type: Boolean

1/3

Q2.Select the data below that is of the data type: Real / Float

2/3

Q3.Which of the code snippets below will assign an integer value to a variable.

3/3

Lesson summary: Input

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