Q1. What is a variable in Python?
- A type of error message
- A named place to store a value
- A command to stop a program
- A special hospital data file
Reveal answer
Answer: A named place to store a value
Variables hold data so it can be reused later in the program.
Q2. True or False: Input from a user is treated as text by default.
- True
- False
Reveal answer
Answer: True
Python usually reads input as a string, so numbers must be converted when you want to do math.
Q3. Which variable name is clearest for a hospital script?
- x
- stuff
- patient_age
- a1
Reveal answer
Answer: patient_age
Clear names make code easier to understand and maintain.