Section 6.1 Multiple Choice
It is also possible to embed simple questions into the text. These questions provide a way for the students to check themselves as they go along. The questions also provide feedback so that you can understand why an answer may or may not be correct.
Check your understanding
Checkpoint 6.1.1.
Python
Yes, Python is a great language to learn, whether you are a beginner or an experienced programmer. The correct answer is designated by using a plus sign before the answer.
Java
Java is a good object oriented language but it has some details that make it hard for the beginner.
C
C is an imperative programming language that has been around for a long time, but it is not the one that we use.
ML
No, ML is a functional programming language. You can use Python to write functional programs as well.
Q-1: What programming language does this site help you to learn?
.. mchoice:: question1_1
What programming language does this site help you to learn?
- Python
+ Yes, Python is a great language to learn, whether you are a beginner or
an experienced programmer. The correct answer is designated by using
a plus sign before the answer.
- Java
- Java is a good object oriented language but it has some details that make
it hard for the beginner.
- C
- C is an imperative programming language that has been around for a long
time, but it is not the one that we use.
- ML
- No, ML is a functional programming language. You can use Python to write
functional programs as well.
You can also have code blocks in multiple-choice questions, or any other reST construct.
Checkpoint 6.1.2.
x is negative
This will only print if x has been set to a number less than zero. Has it?
x is zero
This will only print if x has been set to 0. Has it?
x is positive
The first condition is false and
xis not equal to zero so the else will execute.
Q-2: What does the following code print when x has been set to 187?
if (x < 0)
{
System.out.println("x is negative");
}
else if (x == 0)
{
System.out.println("x is zero");
}
else
{
System.out.println("x is positive");
}
.. mchoice:: qce_1
:practice: T
What does the following code print when ``x`` has been set to 187?
.. code-block:: java
if (x < 0)
{
System.out.println("x is negative");
}
else if (x == 0)
{
System.out.println("x is zero");
}
else
{
System.out.println("x is positive");
}
- x is negative
- This will only print if x has been set to a number less than zero. Has it?
- x is zero
- This will only print if x has been set to 0. Has it?
- x is positive
+ The first condition is false and ``x`` is not equal to zero so the else
will execute.
This next type of question allows more than one correct answer to be required. Just mark each correct answer with a plus sign (+). The feedback will tell you whether you have the correct number as well as the feedback for each.
Checkpoint 6.1.3.
red
Red is a definitely on of the colors.
yellow
Yes, yellow is correct.
black
Remember the acronym…ROY G BIV. B stands for blue.
green
Yes, green is one of the colors.
Q-3: Which colors might be found in a rainbow? (Choose all that are correct)
.. mchoice:: question1_2
Which colors might be found in a rainbow? (Choose all that are correct)
- red
+ Red is a definitely on of the colors.
- yellow
+ Yes, yellow is correct.
- black
- Remember the acronym...ROY G BIV. B stands for blue.
- green
+ Yes, green is one of the colors.
The order in which multiple-choice answers are presented can be randomized by adding the :random: option.
Checkpoint 6.1.4.
0
Correct.
1
Correct.
2
Correct.
3
Incorrect.
4
Incorrect.
Q-4: What numbers are less than 3?
.. mchoice:: mchoice_random
:random:
What numbers are less than 3?
- 0
+ Correct.
- 1
+ Correct.
- 2
+ Correct.
- 3
- Incorrect.
- 4
- Incorrect.