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Python Basics for Interviews

Practice essential Python interview questions covering data types, lists, dictionaries, functions, and basic problem-solving. Write short code or explanations and receive feedback on correctness and clarity. Ideal for junior developers and anyone preparing for Python interview screens. First 2 questions are free with full feedback.

  • Level Junior
  • Questions 12
  • Python
  • beginner
  • interview practice

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Sample python basics for interviews interview questions

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  1. What is the difference between a list and a tuple in Python?

    What a strong answer includes

    Lists are mutable; tuples are immutable. Gives a simple use case for each.

  2. How do you reverse a list in Python?

    What a strong answer includes

    Shows slicing or the reverse() method.

  3. Write a function that returns the largest number in a list.

    What a strong answer includes

    Correct function using max() or a loop, handles empty list edge case.

  4. What is a dictionary and when would you use one?

    What a strong answer includes

    Key-value store, example use case (e.g. counting or lookup).

  5. How do you remove duplicates from a list?

    What a strong answer includes

    Uses set() or a loop while preserving order if needed.

  6. Explain the difference between == and is in Python.

    What a strong answer includes

    == compares values; is compares identity.