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Python Starter

A quick check that someone can read and write simple Python programs with confidence.

  • 20 questions
  • 20 min
  • 4 areas
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Code PYSTR · Python series

1 Answer 20 questions 20 min with a timer, on phone or laptop.
2 Get your report instantly Scores, strengths and what to work on, the moment you finish.
3 Share your certificate Add it to LinkedIn or your CV, with a link anyone can verify.

What it measures

Overall basic Python Average of the four areas: basics and data types, decisions and loops, lists, strings and dictionaries, and functions and errors.

1 Basics and data types Variables, data types, operators, input and output.
2 Decisions and loops if, elif and else, comparisons, for and while loops, and range().
3 Lists, strings and dictionaries Working with lists, tuples, strings and dictionaries.
4 Functions and errors Writing functions, using modules and handling simple errors.

Your instant report

  • Overall score and band
  • Scores for each of the 4 areas
  • Strengths and tips for each area
  • Certificate of completion

Taking it on your own? The report and certificate open the moment you finish. When an organization runs it, the organization decides when to share them.

Who it is for

School and college students, freshers and anyone who has started learning Python. Only the basics are assumed.

A beginner check of Python programming: variables and data types, if statements and loops, lists, strings and dictionaries, and simple functions. 20 questions in 20 minutes.

  • Python
  • programming
  • coding
  • IT
  • Beginner
  • Students
Where do you stand? Find out in 20 min. No waiting: your report and certificate are ready the moment you finish.
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How it runs

  1. Practice1 questionWarm-up, not scored
  2. Basics and data types5 questions
  3. Decisions and loops5 questions
  4. Lists, strings and dictionaries5 questions
  5. Functions and errors5 questions

Question types

Instructions shown before starting

20 questions in 20 minutes, across 4 areas of basic Python. Code is shown on one line. Most questions have one correct answer. For 'Select all that apply' questions, choose every correct option. There is no penalty for a wrong answer.

Version 1, published 27 Oct 2026.

The Python series

Take them in order to build up step by step. See the whole series

  1. Level 1 · You are herePython Starter
  2. Level 2Python PractitionerCode PYPRC
  3. Level 3Python ProCode PYPRO

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