M3-R5.1 · O Level online test

Python online test

Programming and Problem Solving through Python

Turn a problem into an algorithm, then into Python: data types, control flow, collections, functions, files and a first look at NumPy.

48 theory hours · 72 practical hours · 4 credits

What you should be able to do

Write algorithms and flowcharts before touching the keyboard
Use Python syntax, operators and control statements correctly
Work with strings, lists, tuples and dictionaries
Split work into functions, files and small NumPy arrays

Topic drills

Unit 1

Programming, algorithms and flowcharts

Computation model, symbols, sequence, decision, iteration and classic tracing problems.

16 questions · about 19 minutes

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Unit 2

Python essentials

Interpreter, literals, variables, comments, built-in types and program shape.

16 questions · about 19 minutes

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Unit 3

Operators, expressions and statements

Arithmetic, comparison, logic, assignment, if/elif/else, for, while and loop control.

17 questions · about 20 minutes

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Unit 4

Strings, lists, tuples and dictionaries

Indexing, slicing, methods, mutability and when to pick each structure.

17 questions · about 20 minutes

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Unit 5

Functions

Definition, arguments, return values, scope and reusable pieces of a program.

16 questions · about 19 minutes

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Unit 6

Files, modules and NumPy

Text files, import, creating modules, ndarray basics and simple data handling.

17 questions · about 20 minutes

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Timed papers

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M3-R5.1 Mock Test A

A 50-question timed paper drawn across every unit in Python.

50 MCQs · 60 minutes

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M3-R5.1 Mock Test B

A second 50-question mix so you can sit another paper without repeating Mock A.

50 MCQs · 60 minutes

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M3-R5.1 Exam simulator

Closest match to the theory sitting: up to 100 MCQs and a two-hour clock.

99 MCQs · 120 minutes

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M3-R5.1 Practice paper 1

A fixed 40-question set written in previous-paper style, with a shorter clock.

40 MCQs · 48 minutes

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M3-R5.1 Practice paper 2

A second fixed paper focusing on application and mixed-unit items.

40 MCQs · 48 minutes

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