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MTA: Basics of Python Programming (98-381 & PCAP-31-02)

(98-381) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-005-8
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The PCAP Certified Associate in Python Programming certification is an independent, vendor-neutral credential targeted at professionals who are starting a career in the field of Python programming. This certification validates candidates' skills and knowledge of general computer programming concepts such as conditional execution, loops, and Python programming language syntax.

Microsoft MTA certification is an entry-level training program designed to ensure proficiency and technical knowledge in mission-critical IT job roles. The MTA 98-381 exam validates candidates' skills to perform operations using data types and operators, control flow with decisions and loops, perform input and output operations, document and structure code, perform troubleshooting and error handling, and perform operations using modules and tools.

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1

Introduction

  • About Python
  • Getting Started with Python
  • Running Python
  • Basic Syntax
  • Lesson Summary
2

Python Basics

  • Data Types
  • Python Operators and Expressions
  • Lesson Summary
3

The Control Flow Tools in Python

  • Decision Making
  • Loops
  • Lesson Summary
4

Data Structures

  • Lists
  • Tuples
  • Sets
  • Dictionaries
  • Sequences
  • Looping Techniques
  • Lesson Summary
5

Functions in Python

  • Functions
  • More on Defining Functions
  • Intermezzo: Coding Style
  • Lesson Summary
6

Modules in Python

  • Modules
  • Detailed Study on Modules
  • Standard Modules
  • The dir() Function
  • Packages
  • Lesson Summary
7

Input and Output

  • Input from User
  • Output Formatting
  • Reading and Writing Files
  • Directories in Python
  • Lesson Summary
8

Errors and Exceptions

  • Syntax Errors
  • Exceptions
  • Defining Clean-Up Actions
  • Lesson Summary
9

Object Oriented Programming

  • Names and Objects
  • Scopes and Namespaces
  • Classes
  • Data Hiding
  • Inheritance
  • Private Variables and Methods
  • Odds and Ends
  • Iterator and Generator
  • Lesson Summary
10

What's Next in Python

  • More on Python
  • Applications of Python
  • The Complete Python Program
A

Appendix A: Resources/Works Consulted

  • Books
  • Online Resources
B

Appendix B: The Python Standard Library

C

Appendix C: PCAP and 98-381 Exam Objectives

1

Python Basics

  • Exchanging the numbers
  • Converting float data type to integer data type
  • Using the len() built-in function
  • Using arithmetic operators
  • Using the exponentiation operator
  • Using the bitwise operator
  • Truncating the decimals
2

The Control Flow Tools in Python

  • Using the if-elif-else statement - Part 1
  • Using the if-elif-else statement - Part 2
  • Using the if-else statement
  • Checking whether a string is palindrome
  • Truncating vowels from a string
  • Comparing two variables
  • Using the for loop to print a pattern
  • Using the break statement
  • Using the while statement
  • Finding LCM of two numbers
  • Sorting words from a string
3

Data Structures

  • Finding elements of a list
  • Concatenating tuples
  • Modifying a set
  • Creating a dictionary
  • Finding the cube of a number
4

Functions in Python

  • Creating a function
  • Creating a function with its default value
  • Using an anonymous function
5

Modules in Python

  • Using the math module
  • Using the datetime module
  • Obtaining a year from the date
6

Input and Output

  • Using old string formatting
  • Printing the pattern
  • Using the format() method
  • Retrieving all the files from a folder
  • Printing the first line from a file
  • Writing the text to a file
  • Reading a file
  • Performing different operations on file
7

Errors and Exceptions

  • Correcting the errors
  • Rectifying the errors - Part 1
  • Rectifying the errors - Part 2

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