Practice Programming, Data Structures And Algorithms In Python (33.1) - Global scope, nested functions
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Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms in Python

Practice - Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms in Python

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define a global variable in a Python script.

💡 Hint: Remember to declare it outside any function.

Question 2 Easy

What is the main purpose of a nested function?

💡 Hint: Think about encapsulation.

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Question 1

What is the main benefit of using a nested function?

Increases visibility
Encapsulates functionality
Access to global variables

💡 Hint: Think about organization of code.

Question 2

True or False: Global variables can be defined inside a function.

True
False

💡 Hint: Review how global variables are declared.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a full Python program that uses both a global variable and a nested function. Explain how the program demonstrates the use of both.

💡 Hint: Focus on showing how global access aids multiple operations.

Challenge 2 Hard

Write a nested function that modifies a variable in the outer scope, explain a closure.

💡 Hint: Think about how variables persist in memory.

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