Python’s defaultdict from the collections module is a powerful dictionary subclass that provides default values for missing keys. This quiz helps test your understanding of its syntax, behavior, and use in real-world programming.
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What is the main advantage of defaultdict over a regular dictionary?
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Which module provides defaultdict?
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What must you pass when creating a defaultdict?
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What is the output of:
from collections import defaultdict d = defaultdict(int) print(d[‘a’])
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Which of the following can be used as a default factory?
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What is the result of:
d = defaultdict(list) d[‘x’].append(10) print(d[‘x’])
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Which statement is true about `defaultdict`?
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What happens if no default factory is passed?
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What is the output?
d = defaultdict(str) print(d[‘a’] + ‘hello’)
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Which is best use case of `defaultdict(list)`?
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What does `d = defaultdict(lambda: 999)` do?
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Can you convert a regular dictionary to a `defaultdict`?
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Is `defaultdict` a subclass of dict?
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Which method removes a key in `defaultdict`?
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What is the behavior of:
d = defaultdict(list) d[‘x’] += [5] print(d)
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Summary
Python’s `defaultdict` is a smart dictionary subclass that provides default values for missing keys using a factory function. It simplifies error handling, grouping, and counting logic in data structures—making your code cleaner and more efficient.
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