40 interview questions on Python for developers (2026)

Hard

8 votes2376 runs

2 comments

Why is the output of the following code undefined? ``` def f(n): return n + 1 f(n) ```

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python

scope

Antoine Brennerat Dec 2, 2021

Hard

7 votes2370 runs0 comment

What is the output of the following code? ``` import asyncio async def read_data(): with open('data.txt', 'r') as f: data = f.read() return data async def main(): data = await read_data() print(data) if name == 'main': asyncio.run(main()) ```

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coroutines

event loop

Antoine Brennerat Dec 2, 2021

Hard

6 votes2378 runs

2 comments

Write a Python program to open a file in binary mode and write a string to it.

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python

file

binary

Antoine Brennerat Dec 2, 2021

Hard

5 votes2373 runs0 comment

In Python, what is the output of the following code? `valueA = 10; valueB = 10; valueA is valueB`

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python

boolean

Antoine Brennerat Dec 2, 2021

Hard

5 votes2369 runs0 comment

Create a list of 10 elements in Python

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list

python

Antoine Brennerat Dec 2, 2021

Hard

5 votes2361 runs0 comment

Python: Decorator that prevents the creation of an instance of a class

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decorators

inheritance

Antoine Brennerat Dec 2, 2021

Hard

5 votes2350 runs1 comment

Write a Python function that returns the sum of the first n integers.

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docstring

python

Anonymous authorat Dec 2, 2021

Hard

5 votes316 runs0 comment

Change the value of a nested list element in Python

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lists

nested lists

El Mehdiat Sep 4, 2023

Hard

4 votes2399 runs

1 comment

Write a Python function that returns a list of the first n numbers of the Fibonacci sequence.

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list comprehension

lambda

Antoine Brennerat Dec 2, 2021

Hard

4 votes2381 runs0 comment

What is the output of the following Python code? ``` G = '123' print(G + 1) ```

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python

type

Antoine Brennerat Dec 2, 2021

Hard

4 votes2377 runs

1 comment

Write a Python code that will wait for 40 seconds.

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python

async

Antoine Brennerat Dec 2, 2021

Hard

4 votes1349 runs

1 comment

In Python, which of the following statements are true about the keyword 'with':

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python

with

Anonymous authorat Dec 31, 2021

Hard

4 votes539 runs0 comment

Write a Python class with a method that takes two arguments.

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python

class

method

Anonymous authorat Sep 4, 2023

Hard

3 votes2412 runs0 comment

What is the output of the following code? ``` print("\u0041") ```

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python

strings

Antoine Brennerat Dec 2, 2021

Hard

3 votes2361 runs

2 comments

Explain the use of super in Python

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inheritance

super

Antoine Brennerat Dec 2, 2021

Hard

3 votes2348 runs

3 comments

Write a Python function that returns a copy of anotherlist with number appended to the end.

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functions

lists

Anonymous authorat Mar 28, 2023

Easy

3 votes2333 runs1 comment

Define a class method in Python

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python

class

Antoine Brennerat Dec 2, 2021

Hard

1 vote2414 runs

1 comment

What is the output of the following code? ``` def f(x): if x == 0: return 1 else: return f(x - 1) + f(x - 2) print(f(3)) ```

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python

variables

Antoine Brennerat Dec 2, 2021

Hard

1 vote2402 runs

1 comment

What is the value of valueA after the following code is executed? ``` valueA = 10 valueB = 20 valueA = valueB ```

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python

variables

Antoine Brennerat Dec 2, 2021

Hard

1 vote2382 runs

2 comments

Write a Python code that returns the first element of a list if the list is not empty, otherwise return None.

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python

list

Antoine Brennerat Dec 2, 2021

40 interview questions on Pythonfor developers (2026)

Test your technical skills before an interview of Python with 40 corrected questions. Beginner, Intermediate or Expert level.

Why is the output of the following code undefined? ``` def f(n): return n + 1 f(n) ```

What is the output of the following code? ``` import asyncio async def read_data(): with open('data.txt', 'r') as f: data = f.read() return data async def main(): data = await read_data() print(data) if name == 'main': asyncio.run(main()) ```

Write a Python program to open a file in binary mode and write a string to it.

In Python, what is the output of the following code? `valueA = 10; valueB = 10; valueA is valueB`

Create a list of 10 elements in Python

Python: Decorator that prevents the creation of an instance of a class

Write a Python function that returns the sum of the first n integers.

Change the value of a nested list element in Python

Write a Python function that returns a list of the first n numbers of the Fibonacci sequence.

What is the output of the following Python code? ``` G = '123' print(G + 1) ```

Write a Python code that will wait for 40 seconds.

In Python, which of the following statements are true about the keyword 'with':

Write a Python class with a method that takes two arguments.

What is the output of the following code? ``` print("\u0041") ```

Explain the use of super in Python

Write a Python function that returns a copy of anotherlist with number appended to the end.

Define a class method in Python

What is the output of the following code? ``` def f(x): if x == 0: return 1 else: return f(x - 1) + f(x - 2) print(f(3)) ```

What is the value of valueA after the following code is executed? ``` valueA = 10 valueB = 20 valueA = valueB ```

Write a Python code that returns the first element of a list if the list is not empty, otherwise return None.

40 interview questions on Pythonfor developers (2026)

Test your technical skills before an interview of Python with 40 corrected questions. Beginner, Intermediate or Expert level.

Why is the output of the following code undefined? ``` def f(n): return n + 1 f(n) ```

What is the output of the following code? ``` import asyncio async def read_data(): with open('data.txt', 'r') as f: data = f.read() return data async def main(): data = await read_data() print(data) if __name__ == '__main__': asyncio.run(main()) ```

Write a Python program to open a file in binary mode and write a string to it.

In Python, what is the output of the following code? `valueA = 10; valueB = 10; valueA is valueB`

Create a list of 10 elements in Python

Python: Decorator that prevents the creation of an instance of a class

Write a Python function that returns the sum of the first n integers.

Change the value of a nested list element in Python

Write a Python function that returns a list of the first n numbers of the Fibonacci sequence.

What is the output of the following Python code? ``` G = '123' print(G + 1) ```

Write a Python code that will wait for 40 seconds.

In Python, which of the following statements are true about the keyword 'with':

Write a Python class with a method that takes two arguments.

What is the output of the following code? ``` print("\u0041") ```

Explain the use of super in Python

Write a Python function that returns a copy of anotherlist with number appended to the end.

Define a class method in Python

What is the output of the following code? ``` def f(x): if x == 0: return 1 else: return f(x - 1) + f(x - 2) print(f(3)) ```

What is the value of valueA after the following code is executed? ``` valueA = 10 valueB = 20 valueA = valueB ```

Write a Python code that returns the first element of a list if the list is not empty, otherwise return None.

What is the output of the following code? ``` import asyncio async def read_data(): with open('data.txt', 'r') as f: data = f.read() return data async def main(): data = await read_data() print(data) if name == 'main': asyncio.run(main()) ```