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Python Collections Interview Questions

This document is a comprehensive guide for interview preparation on Python collections, including lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries. It covers key concepts, differences between methods, and provides examples for each collection type. Additionally, it includes scenario-based questions for practical application of the concepts.

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Python Collections Interview Questions

This document is a comprehensive guide for interview preparation on Python collections, including lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries. It covers key concepts, differences between methods, and provides examples for each collection type. Additionally, it includes scenario-based questions for practical application of the concepts.

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Python Lists, Tuples, Sets, and Dictionaries

Interview Questions
Comprehensive interview preparation guide covering core Python collections with examples.
1. Python Lists
Q: What is a list in Python?
A list is a mutable, ordered collection of items that can store elements of different data types.
Example: nums = [1, 2, 3].

Q: Difference between append() and extend()?


`append()` adds a single element, while `extend()` adds multiple elements. Example: [Link](4);
[Link]([5,6]).

Q: Explain list comprehension.


It provides a concise way to create lists. Example: squares = [x*x for x in range(5)].
2. Python Tuples
Q: What is a tuple?
A tuple is an immutable, ordered collection of elements. Example: t = (1, 2, 3).

Q: How do you convert a list into a tuple?


Use tuple(list_name). Example: tuple([1,2,3]) -> (1,2,3).

Q: Explain tuple unpacking.


You can assign tuple elements to variables directly. Example: a,b = (10,20).
3. Python Sets
Q: What is a set?
A set is an unordered collection of unique elements. Example: s = {1,2,3}.

Q: Explain union and intersection of sets.


Union: s1 | s2; Intersection: s1 & s2.

Q: What is a frozenset?
A frozenset is an immutable version of a set.
4. Python Dictionaries
Q: What is a dictionary?
A dictionary stores key-value pairs. Example: d = {'a':1, 'b':2}.

Q: Difference between get() and direct access?


`get()` returns None if the key is missing, avoiding KeyError.

Q: What is dictionary comprehension?


A concise way to create dicts. Example: squares = {x: x*x for x in range(5)}.
5. Scenario-Based Questions
Q: Convert a list of tuples into a dictionary.
Use dict(list_of_tuples). Example: dict([('a',1),('b',2)]).

Q: Find common elements between two lists.


Use set intersection: set(a) & set(b).

Q: Count frequency of elements.


Use [Link](list_name).

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