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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is reference counting in Python?
💡 Hint: Think about how memory knows when to free objects.
Question 2
Easy
What does the gc.collect() function do?
💡 Hint: Consider its role in managing memory.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does reference counting do in Python?
- Tracks memory usage
- Counts number of references
- Optimizes code execution
💡 Hint: Think about how Python keeps tabs on its objects.
Question 2
True or False: The gc module only collects objects with zero references.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall how cycles can affect memory management.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Create a Python script that creates a circular reference between two objects. Demonstrate how memory is not freed until you manually invoke garbage collection.
💡 Hint: Look at how you set up the references correctly.
Question 2
Discuss how reference counting and cyclic garbage collection work together to manage memory efficiently in Python.
💡 Hint: Think about the strengths and limitations of both methods and how they complement each other.
Challenge and get performance evaluation