Python Practice Questions (Based on Exam Guide)
1. Update the Output Message
Change the print statement to display a title and the mean on a new line.
Reference Guide: print(x), \n (new line)
print("Student Results Analysis\nMean percentage mark is:", arithmetic_mean)
2. Use Built-in Functions to Calculate the Mean
Replace manual sum and count with built-in functions.
Reference Guide: sum(L), len(x), /
arithmetic_mean = sum(results) / len(results)
3. Print the Grade for the Mean
Use the get_grade function to print the grade of the average mark.
Reference Guide: def function(), return, print(x)
mean_grade = get_grade(arithmetic_mean)
print("Grade awarded:", mean_grade)
4. Print Each Result with Grade
Loop through results and print each mark with its grade.
Reference Guide: for <variable> in <list>, function()
for mark in results:
print("Mark:", mark, "-> Grade:", get_grade(mark))
5. Count Each Grade
Count how many students got each grade using if/elif/else.
Python Practice Questions (Based on Exam Guide)
Reference Guide: if/elif/else, ==, +=, for <variable> in <list>
distinction_count = 0
upper_merit_count = 0
unsuccessful_count = 0
for mark in results:
grade = get_grade(mark)
if grade == "Distinction":
distinction_count += 1
elif grade == "Upper Merit":
upper_merit_count += 1
else:
unsuccessful_count += 1
print("Distinction:", distinction_count)
print("Upper Merit:", upper_merit_count)
print("Unsuccessful:", unsuccessful_count)
6. Display a Grade Bar Chart
Use asterisks to create a simple horizontal bar chart of grade counts.
Reference Guide: print(x), * for string repetition
print("Grade Distribution:")
print("Distinction:", "*" * distinction_count)
print("Upper Merit:", "*" * upper_merit_count)
print("Unsuccessful:", "*" * unsuccessful_count)
7. Display the Highest Mark and its Grade
Use max() to find and display the highest mark and its grade.
Reference Guide: max(L), print(x), function()
highest = max(results)
print("Highest mark:", highest)
print("Grade:", get_grade(highest))
8. Add 'Lower Merit' to the Grade Function
Extend the grading function to include a new category for scores 50-64.
Python Practice Questions (Based on Exam Guide)
Reference Guide: def function(), if/elif, >=, return
def get_grade(result):
grade = "Unsuccessful"
if result >= 80:
grade = "Distinction"
elif result >= 65:
grade = "Upper Merit"
elif result >= 50:
grade = "Lower Merit"
return grade
9. Print the Median Value
Sort the results and calculate the median.
Reference Guide: sorted(L), %, //, +, /
sorted_results = sorted(results)
N = len(sorted_results)
if N % 2 == 1:
median = sorted_results[N // 2]
else:
median = (sorted_results[N // 2 - 1] + sorted_results[N // 2]) / 2
print("Median is:", median)
10. Detect Invalid Marks
Check and report any values outside 0-100.
Reference Guide: for <variable> in <list>, <, >, or, print(x)
for mark in results:
if mark < 0 or mark > 100:
print("Invalid mark detected:", mark)
