Quiz: Using Python Optional Arguments When Defining Functions
Interactive Quiz ⋅ 8 Questions
By Martin Breuss
You’ll revisit how Python handles parameters and arguments—from default values and their order to flexible patterns like *args and **kwargs. You’ll also see when a simple Boolean flag can make your function calls clearer and more expressive.
In this quiz, you’ll test your understanding of how mutable default argument values can lead to unexpected behavior. You’ll also practice unpacking sequences and mappings in function calls and formatting output with flags. For a deeper dive, check out the guide to optional arguments.