Recursion in Python: An Introduction Quiz

Interactive Quiz ⋅ 10 Questions
By Joseph Peart

In this quiz, you’ll test your understanding of Recursion in Python.

By working through this quiz, you’ll revisit what recursion is, how base and recursive cases work, when recursion is a good fit for a problem, and when an iterative approach fits.

The quiz contains 10 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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