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Python Fundamentals (98-381)

(98-381.AJ1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-243-4
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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 the Course
  • Learning Objectives
  • Audience
  • Approach
  • Minimum Hardware Requirements
  • Software Requirements
  • Conventions
  • Installation
2

Introducing Python

  • Introduction
  • Working with the Python Interactive Shell
  • Writing and Running Simple Scripts
  • Variables
  • User Input, Comments, and Indentations
  • Summary
3

Data Types

  • Introduction
  • Numerical Data
  • Strings
  • Lists
  • Booleans
  • Summary
4

Control Statements

  • Introduction
  • Control Statements
  • The if Statement
  • The while Statement
  • while Versus if
  • Loops
  • The for Loop
  • The range Function
  • Nesting Loops
  • Breaking Out of Loops
  • Summary
5

Functions

  • Introduction
  • Built-In Functions
  • User-Defined Functions
  • Function Arguments
  • Anonymous Functions
  • Summary
6

Lists and Tuples

  • Introduction
  • List Syntax
  • List Methods
  • List Comprehensions
  • Tuple Syntax
  • Accessing Tuple Elements
  • Accessing Tuple Elements
  • Tuple Methods
  • Summary
7

Dictionaries and Sets

  • Introduction
  • Working with Dictionaries
  • Additional Dictionary Attributes
  • Ordered Dictionaries
  • The Basics of Sets
  • Set Operations
  • Frozen Sets
  • Summary
8

Object-Oriented Programming

  • Introduction
  • A First Look at OOP
  • OOP in Python
  • Methods in a Class
  • Class Versus Instance Attributes
  • Class Versus Instance Methods
  • Class Inheritance
  • Multiple Inheritance
  • Summary
9

Modules, Packages, and File Operations

  • Introduction
  • Defining Modules
  • Imports and Import Statements
  • Modules and Packages
  • File Operations
  • The file Object
  • Reading and Writing to Files
  • Handling Structured Data
  • Summary
10

Error Handling

  • Introduction
  • Built-In Exceptions
  • Handling Errors and Exceptions
  • Custom Exceptions
  • Summary
A

Appendix: PCAP Exam Objective

B

Appendix: PCEP-30-01 Exam Objective

1

Introducing Python

  • Using the print Method
  • Displaying a Statement Multiple Times
  • Using Variable Assignment
  • Using Variables and Assigning Statements
  • Displaying the Multiplication Table Using Loops
2

Data Types

  • Using Arithmetic Operators
  • Performing String Slicing Tasks
  • Working with Strings
  • Manipulating Strings Using the strip Method
  • Working with Lists
  • Using Boolean Operators
3

Control Statements

  • Working with the if Statement
  • Working with the while Statement
  • Using the for Loop and the range Function
  • Using Nested Loops
4

Functions

  • Working with Function Arguments
  • Using Lambda Functions
5

Lists and Tuples

  • Using List Methods
  • Using Tuple Methods
6

Dictionaries and Sets

  • Arranging and Presenting Data Using Dictionaries
  • Combining Dictionaries
  • Creating Intersections of Elements in a Collection
7

Object-Oriented Programming

  • Defining Methods in a Class
  • Creating Class Attributes
  • Creating Class Methods and Using Information Hiding
  • Overriding Methods
  • Implementing Multiple Inheritance
8

Modules, Packages, and File Operations

  • Using Resources in a Module
9

Error Handling

  • Identifying Error Scenarios
  • Handling Errors
  • Creating the Custom Exception Class

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At least 100 hours of instruction and/or hands-on experience with the Python programming language.

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Single choice, multiple choice, drag-and-drop, active screen, build list, case studies, and short answer.

The exam contains 40-60 questions.

45  minutes

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  1. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on an exam the first time, the candidate must wait 24 hours before retaking the exam.
  2. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score the second time, the candidate must wait seven days before retaking the exam a third time.
  3. A seven-day waiting period is imposed between each subsequent exam retake.
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