Practice Using Default Arguments (38.1.7) - Classes and objects in Python
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Using Default Arguments

Practice - Using Default Arguments

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are default arguments in Python?

💡 Hint: Think about when a function can work without all arguments.

Question 2 Easy

How do you define a function with a default argument?

💡 Hint: Look for the assignment in a function argument.

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Question 1

What are default arguments used for in Python?

To enforce strict parameter usage
To provide flexibility in function calls
To create mandatory parameters

💡 Hint: Consider how flexibility relates to usability in programming.

Question 2

True or False: Default arguments must always be provided when calling a function.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the meaning of 'default'.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a function that initializes a student object. If no grade is provided, default to 'C'. Include a method to print student information.

💡 Hint: Consider what attributes you would want in a student object.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a method in your Point class that allows translation with defaults when no deltas are passed.

💡 Hint: This relates to how objects can change without requiring constant input from users.

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