Python Name-Main Idiom Quiz

Interactive Quiz ⋅ 8 Questions
By Martin Breuss

Test your knowledge of Python’s if __name__ == "__main__" idiom by answering a series of questions!

You’ve probably encountered the name-main idiom before, and you might have even used it in your own scripts. But did you use it correctly? Check your knowledge and find out!

The quiz contains 8 questions and there is no time limit. You’ll get 1 point for each correct answer. At the end of the quiz, you’ll receive a total score. The maximum score is 100%. Good luck!

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