Question 5 (Beginner):
What is the correct way to check if a key exists in a Python dictionary?

A) if key in dict.keys()
B) if dict.has_key(key)
C) if key.exists(dict)
D) if key in dict

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Question 8 (Advanced):
What is the time complexity of checking if an element exists in a Python set?

A) O(1)
B) O(n)
C) O(log n)
D) O(n^2)

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Question 27 (Intermediate - List Operations):
What is the time complexity of the list.insert(0, item) operation in Python, and why?

A) O(1) - Constant time (like appending)
B) O(n) - Linear time (shifts all elements)
C) O(log n) - Logarithmic time (binary search)
D) O(n²) - Quadratic time (worst-case)

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❔ Interview question

What is the output of the following code?

x = [1, 2, 3]
y = x
y.append(4)
print(x)

Answer:
[1, 2, 3, 4]

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Write a comprehensive Python program that demonstrates advanced data handling techniques with various data structures:

1. Create and manipulate nested dictionaries representing a database of employees with complex data types.
2. Use JSON to serialize and deserialize a complex data structure containing lists, dictionaries, and custom objects.
3. Implement a class to represent a student with attributes and methods for data manipulation.
4. Use collections.Counter to analyze frequency of items in a dataset.
5. Demonstrate the use of defaultdict for grouping data by categories.
6. Implement a generator function to process large datasets efficiently.
7. Use itertools to create complex combinations and permutations of data.
8. Handle missing data using pandas DataFrames with different strategies (filling, dropping).
9. Convert between different data formats (dictionary, list, DataFrame, JSON).
10. Perform data validation using type hints and Pydantic models.

import json
from collections import Counter, defaultdict
from itertools import combinations, permutations
import pandas as pd
from typing import Dict, List, Any, Optional
from pydantic import BaseModel, Field
import numpy as np

# 1. Create nested dictionary representing employee database
employee_db = {
    'employees': [
        {
            'id': 1,
            'name': 'Alice Johnson',
            'department': 'Engineering',
            'salary': 85000,
            'projects': ['Project A', 'Project B'],
            'skills': {'Python': 8, 'JavaScript': 6, 'SQL': 7},
            'hobbies': ['reading', 'hiking']
        },
        {
            'id': 2,
            'name': 'Bob Smith',
            'department': 'Marketing',
            'salary': 75000,
            'projects': ['Project C'],
            'skills': {'Photoshop': 9, 'SEO': 8, 'Copywriting': 7},
            'hobbies': ['gaming', 'cooking']
        },
        {
            'id': 3,
            'name': 'Charlie Brown',
            'department': 'Engineering',
            'salary': 92000,
            'projects': ['Project A', 'Project D'],
            'skills': {'Python': 9, 'C++': 7, 'Linux': 8},
            'hobbies': ['coding', 'swimming']
        }
    ]
}

# 2. JSON serialization and deserialization
print("JSON Serialization:")
json_data = json.dumps(employee_db, indent=2)
print(json_data)

print("\nJSON Deserialization:")
loaded_data = json.loads(json_data)
print(f"Loaded data type: {type(loaded_data)}")

# 3. Student class with methods
class Student(BaseModel):
    name: str
    age: int
    grades: List[float]
    major: str = Field(..., alias='major')
    
    def average_grade(self) -> float:
        return sum(self.grades) / len(self.grades)
    
    def is_honors_student(self) -> bool:
        return self.average_grade() >= 3.5
    
    def get_skill_level(self, skill: str) -> Optional[int]:
        if hasattr(self, 'skills') and skill in self.skills:
            return self.skills[skill]
        return None

# 4. Using Counter to analyze data
print("\nUsing Counter to analyze skills:")
all_skills = []
for emp in employee_db['employees']:
    all_skills.extend(emp['skills'].keys())
skill_counter = Counter(all_skills)
print("Skill frequencies:", skill_counter)

# 5. Using defaultdict for grouping data
print("\nUsing defaultdict to group employees by department:")
dept_groups = defaultdict(list)
for emp in employee_db['employees']:
    dept_groups[emp['department']].append(emp['name'])

for dept, names in dept_groups.items():
    print(f"{dept}: {names}")

# 6. Generator function for processing large datasets
def large_dataset_generator(size: int):
    """Generator that yields numbers from 1 to size"""
    for i in range(1, size + 1):
        yield i * 2  # Double each number

print("\nUsing generator to process large dataset:")
gen = large_dataset_generator(1000)
print("First 10 values from generator:", [next(gen) for _ in range(10)])

# 7. Using itertools for combinations and permutations

1. What is the output of the following code?

x = [1, 2, 3]
y = x
y.append(4)
print(x)

2. Which of the following data types is immutable in Python?
A) List
B) Dictionary
C) Set
D) Tuple

3. Write a Python program to reverse a string without using built-in functions.

4. What will be printed by this code?

def func(a, b=[]):
    b.append(a)
    return b

print(func(1))
print(func(2))

5. Explain the difference between == and is operators in Python.

6. How do you handle exceptions in Python? Provide an example.

7. What is the output of:

print(2 ** 3 ** 2)

8. Which keyword is used to define a function in Python?
A) def
B) function
C) func
D) define

9. Write a program to find the factorial of a number using recursion.

10. What does the *args parameter do in a function?

11. What will be the output of:

list1 = [1, 2, 3]
list2 = list1.copy()
list2[0] = 10
print(list1)

12. Explain the concept of list comprehension with an example.

13. What is the purpose of the __init__ method in a Python class?

14. Write a program to check if a given string is a palindrome.

15. What is the output of:

a = [1, 2, 3]
b = a[:]
b[0] = 10
print(a)

16. Describe how Python manages memory (garbage collection).

17. What will be printed by:

x = "hello"
y = "world"
print(x + y)

18. Write a Python program to generate the first n Fibonacci numbers.

19. What is the difference between range() and xrange() in Python 2?

20. What is the use of the lambda function in Python? Give an example.

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Advanced Competitive Programming Interview Test (20 Questions)

1. Which of the following time complexities represents the most efficient algorithm?
A) O(n²)
B) O(2ⁿ)
C) O(log n)
D) O(n log n)

2. What will be the output of the following code?

   def mystery(n):
       if n <= 1:
           return 1
       return n * mystery(n - 1)
   print(mystery(5))
   

3. Write a function to find the longest increasing subsequence in an array using dynamic programming.

4. Explain the difference between BFS and DFS in graph traversal, and when each is preferred.

5. Given a sorted array of integers, which algorithm can be used to find a target value in O(log n) time?
A) Linear search
B) Binary search
C) Bubble sort
D) Merge sort

6. What is the time complexity of the following code snippet?

   for i in range(n):
       for j in range(i, n):
           print(i, j)
   

7. Write a program to implement Dijkstra's algorithm for finding the shortest path in a weighted graph.

8. What does the term "greedy choice property" refer to in greedy algorithms?

9. Which data structure is most suitable for implementing a priority queue efficiently?
A) Stack
B) Queue
C) Binary heap
D) Linked list

10. What will be the output of this code?

    import sys
    sys.setrecursionlimit(10000)
    def f(n):
        if n == 0:
            return 0
        return n + f(n-1)
    print(f(999))
    

11. Implement a recursive function to compute the nth Fibonacci number with memoization.

12. Describe the concept of divide and conquer with an example.

13. What is the space complexity of quicksort in the worst case?
A) O(1)
B) O(log n)
C) O(n)
D) O(n²)

14. Write a function that checks whether a given string is a palindrome using recursion.

15. In the context of competitive programming, what is the purpose of using bit manipulation?

16. What will be the output of the following code?

    s = "abc"
    print(s[1:3] + s[0])
    

17. Design a solution to find the maximum sum subarray using Kadane’s algorithm.

18. Explain the concept of backtracking with an example (e.g., N-Queens problem).

19. Which of the following problems cannot be solved using dynamic programming?
A) Longest common subsequence
B) Matrix chain multiplication
C) Traveling Salesman Problem
D) Binary search

20. Given two strings, write a function to determine if one is a permutation of the other using character frequency counting.

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Advanced Problem Solving & Real-World Simulation Exam

1. Which of the following best describes the time complexity of a binary search algorithm on a sorted array of size n?
A) O(1)
B) O(log n)
C) O(n)
D) O(n log n)

2. Given a graph represented as an adjacency list, what is the most efficient way to find all nodes reachable from a given source node in an undirected graph?
A) Depth-First Search (DFS)
B) Breadth-First Search (BFS)
C) Dijkstra’s Algorithm
D) Bellman-Ford Algorithm

3. What will be the output of the following Python code snippet?

   def func(x):
       return x * 2 if x > 5 else x + 1
   print(func(4))
   

4. Write a function in Python that takes a list of integers and returns the maximum sum of a contiguous subarray (Kadane's Algorithm).

5. In a real-world simulation of traffic flow at intersections, which data structure would be most suitable for efficiently managing the queue of vehicles waiting at a red light?
A) Stack
B) Queue
C) Heap
D) Linked List

6. Explain how dynamic programming can be applied to optimize resource allocation in cloud computing environments.

7. Consider a scenario where you are simulating a distributed system with multiple servers handling requests. How would you ensure consistency across replicas in the event of a network partition?

8. What is the output of the following C++ code?

   #include <iostream>
   using namespace std;
   int main() {
       int a = 5, b = 2;
       cout << a / b << " " << a % b;
       return 0;
   }
   

9. Implement a Python program to simulate a producer-consumer problem using threading and a shared buffer with proper synchronization.

10. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a real-time operating system?
A) Deterministic response times
B) Preemptive scheduling
C) Long-term process blocking
D) High availability

11. Describe how a Bloom filter works and provide a use case in large-scale web systems.

12. You are designing a simulation for a hospital emergency room. Patients arrive randomly and are assigned to doctors based on severity. Which algorithm would you use to prioritize patients?
A) Round Robin
B) Priority Queue
C) First-Come-First-Serve
D) Random Selection

13. What does the following Java code print?

   public class Test {
       public static void main(String[] args) {
           String s1 = "Hello";
           String s2 = new String("Hello");
           System.out.println(s1 == s2);
       }
   }
   

14. Write a recursive function in Python to compute the nth Fibonacci number, and explain its time complexity.

15. In a simulated financial market, you want to detect anomalies in stock price movements. Which machine learning model would be most appropriate for this task?
A) Linear Regression
B) K-Means Clustering
C) Support Vector Machine
D) Recurrent Neural Network

16. Explain the concept of CAP theorem and its implications in distributed database design.

17. What is the output of the following JavaScript code?

   console.log(1 + '2' - '3');
   

18. Design a state machine for a vending machine that accepts coins, dispenses products, and returns change. Briefly describe each state and transition.

19. How would you simulate a multi-agent system where agents interact based on environmental feedback? Discuss the key components involved.

20. Why is the use of memoization important in recursive algorithms used in real-world simulations?

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World Programming Championship Problem Solving Test

1. Given an array of integers, write a program to find the length of the longest increasing subsequence.

2. What will the output be for the following code snippet?

def func(n):  
    if n == 0:  
        return 0  
    return n + func(n - 1)  

print(func(5))

3. Which data structure is most efficient for implementing a priority queue? 
   a) Array 
   b) Linked List 
   c) Heap 
   d) Stack

4. Write a function to check whether a given string is a palindrome considering only alphanumeric characters and ignoring cases.

5. Explain the difference between Depth-First Search (DFS) and Breadth-First Search (BFS) with examples where each is preferred.

6. Output the result of this snippet:

print(3 * 'abc' + 'def' * 2)

7. Given a graph represented as an adjacency list, write a program to detect if there is a cycle in the graph.

8. What is the time complexity of binary search on a sorted array?

9. Implement a function that returns the number of ways to make change for an amount given a list of coin denominations.

10. What is the output of this code?

def f(x=[]):  
    x.append(1)  
    return x  

print(f())  
print(f())

11. Describe the sliding window technique and provide a problem example where it is used effectively.

12. Write code to find the median of two sorted arrays of possibly different sizes.

13. Which sorting algorithm has the best average-case time complexity for large datasets? 
    a) Bubble Sort 
    b) Quick Sort 
    c) Insertion Sort 
    d) Selection Sort

14. Given the task of finding the shortest path between two nodes in a weighted graph with no negative edges, which algorithm would you use and why?

15. What does this code output?

for i in range(3):  
    print(i)  
else:  
    print("Done")

16. Implement a program that finds the maximum sum subarray (Kadane’s Algorithm).

17. How is memoization used to optimize recursive solutions? Provide a classic example.

18. Write a function that returns all valid combinations of n pairs of parentheses.

19. Given an integer array, find the maximum product of any three numbers.

20. Explain what a greedy algorithm is and present a problem where a greedy approach yields an optimal solution.

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Question:
How does Python handle memory management, and can you demonstrate the difference between list and array in terms of memory efficiency with a practical example?

Answer:

Python uses automatic memory management through a private heap space managed by the Python memory manager. It employs reference counting and a garbage collector to reclaim memory when objects are no longer referenced. However, the way different data structures store data impacts memory efficiency.

For example, a list in Python stores pointers to objects, which adds overhead due to dynamic resizing and object indirection. In contrast, an array from the array module stores primitive values directly, reducing memory usage for homogeneous data.

Here’s a practical example comparing memory usage between a list and an array:

import array
import sys

# Create a list of integers
my_list = [i for i in range(1000)]
print(f"List size: {sys.getsizeof(my_list)} bytes")

# Create an array of integers (type 'i' for signed int)
my_array = array.array('i', range(1000))
print(f"Array size: {sys.getsizeof(my_array)} bytes")

Output:

List size: 9088 bytes
Array size: 4032 bytes

Explanation:
- The list uses more memory because each element is a Python object (e.g., int), and the list stores references to these objects. Additionally, the list has internal overhead for resizing.
- The array stores raw integer values directly in a contiguous block of memory, avoiding object overhead and resulting in much lower memory usage.

This makes array more efficient for large datasets of homogeneous numeric types, while list offers flexibility at the cost of higher memory consumption.

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💡 collections.namedtuple for structured data: Create simple, immutable data structures without boilerplate.

from collections import namedtuple

Define a simple Point structure

Point = namedtuple('Point', ['x', 'y'])

Create instances

p1 = Point(10, 20)
p2 = Point(x=30, y=40)

print(f"Point 1: x={p1.x}, y={p1.y}")
print(f"Point 2: {p2[0]}, {p2[1]}") # Access by index

It's still a tuple!

print(f"Is p1 a tuple? {isinstance(p1, tuple)}")

Example with a Person

Person = namedtuple('Person', 'name age city')
person = Person('Alice', 30, 'New York')
print(f"Person: {person.name} is {person.age} from {person.city}")

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🧠 Quiz: Python

Q: Which of the following is the correct way to define an empty list in Python?

A) my_list = ()
B) my_list = []
C) my_list = {}
D) my_list = "None"

✅ Correct answer: B
Explanation: In Python, lists are defined using square brackets []. An empty list is simply []. Parentheses () define a tuple, and curly braces {} define a set or dictionary.

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💡 Python Dictionary Cheatsheet: Key Operations

This lesson provides a quick, comprehensive guide to Python dictionaries. Dictionaries are unordered, mutable collections of key-value pairs, essential for mapping data. This cheatsheet covers creation, access, modification, and useful methods.

# 1. Dictionary Creation
my_dict = {"name": "Alice", "age": 30, "city": "New York"}
empty_dict = {}
another_dict = dict(brand="Ford", model="Mustang") # Using keyword arguments
from_tuples = dict([("a", 1), ("b", 2)]) # From a list of key-value tuples
dict_comprehension = {i: i*i for i in range(3)} # {0: 0, 1: 1, 2: 4}

# 2. Accessing Values
name = my_dict["name"] # Alice
age = my_dict.get("age") # 30 (safer, returns None if key not found)
job = my_dict.get("job", "Unemployed") # Unemployed (default value if key not found)

# 3. Adding and Updating Elements
my_dict["email"] = "[email protected]" # Adds new key-value pair
my_dict["age"] = 31 # Updates existing value
my_dict.update({"city": "London", "occupation": "Engineer"}) # Updates/adds multiple pairs

# 4. Removing Elements
removed_age = my_dict.pop("age") # Removes 'age' and returns its value (31)
del my_dict["city"] # Deletes the 'city' key-value pair
# my_dict.popitem() # Removes and returns a (key, value) pair (Python 3.7+ guaranteed last inserted)
my_dict.clear() # Empties the dictionary

# Re-create for further examples
person = {"name": "Bob", "age": 25, "city": "Paris", "occupation": "Artist"}

# 5. Iterating Through Dictionaries
# print("--- Keys ---")
for key in person: # Iterates over keys by default
    # print(key)
    pass
# print("--- Values ---")
for value in person.values():
    # print(value)
    pass
# print("--- Items (Key-Value Pairs) ---")
for key, value in person.items():
    # print(f"{key}: {value}")
    pass

# 6. Dictionary Information
num_items = len(person) # 4
keys_list = list(person.keys()) # ['name', 'age', 'city', 'occupation']
values_list = list(person.values()) # ['Bob', 25, 'Paris', 'Artist']
items_list = list(person.items()) # [('name', 'Bob'), ('age', 25), ...]

# 7. Checking for Key Existence
has_name = "name" in person # True
has_country = "country" in person # False

# 8. Copying Dictionaries
person_copy = person.copy() # Shallow copy
person_deep_copy = dict(person) # Another way for shallow copy

# 9. fromkeys() - Create dictionary from keys with default value
default_value_dict = dict.fromkeys(["a", "b", "c"], 0) # {'a': 0, 'b': 0, 'c': 0}

Code explanation: This script demonstrates essential Python dictionary operations. It covers various ways to create dictionaries, access values using direct key lookup and the safer get() method, and how to add or update key-value pairs. It also shows different methods for removing elements (pop(), del, clear()), and iterating through dictionary keys, values, or items. Finally, it illustrates how to get dictionary size, retrieve lists of keys/values/items, check for key existence, and create copies or new dictionaries using fromkeys().

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💡 Python Lists: Adding and Extending

Use .append() to add a single item to the end of a list. Use .extend() to add all items from an iterable (like another list) to the end.

# Create a list of numbers
my_list = [10, 20, 30]

# Add a single element
my_list.append(40)
# my_list is now [10, 20, 30, 40]
print(f"After append: {my_list}")

# Add elements from another list
another_list = [50, 60]
my_list.extend(another_list)
# my_list is now [10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60]
print(f"After extend: {my_list}")

Code explanation: The code first initializes a list. .append(40) adds the integer 40 to the end. Then, .extend() takes each item from another_list and adds them individually to the end of my_list.

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Python Clean Code:

The collections.defaultdict simplifies dictionary creation by providing a default value for keys that have not been set yet, eliminating the need for manual existence checks.

Instead of writing if key not in my_dict: before initializing a value (like a list or a counter), defaultdict handles this logic automatically upon the first access of a missing key. This prevents KeyError and makes grouping and counting code significantly cleaner.

Example👇

>>> from collections import defaultdict
>>>
>>> # Cluttered way with a standard dict
>>> data = [('fruit', 'apple'), ('veg', 'carrot'), ('fruit', 'banana')]
>>> grouped_data = {}
>>> for category, item in data:
...     if category not in grouped_data:
...         grouped_data[category] = []
...     grouped_data[category].append(item)
...
>>> # Clean way with defaultdict
>>> clean_grouped_data = defaultdict(list)
>>> for category, item in data:
...     clean_grouped_data[category].append(item)
...
>>> clean_grouped_data
defaultdict(<class 'list'>, {'fruit': ['apple', 'banana'], 'veg': ['carrot']})

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