The zipfile module in Python is used to compress and extract files in .zip format. This quiz will test your understanding of how to read, write, append, and manage zip archives in Python using real-world scenarios.
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Which Python module is used to work with ZIP archives?
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What mode is used to create a new ZIP file with zipfile.ZipFile()?
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What does the ‘a’ mode stand for in ZipFile?
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Which method is used to extract all contents of a ZIP file?
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Which method is used to extract a single file from a ZIP archive?
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What does zipfile.is_zipfile(filename) return?
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What happens if you try to open a ZIP file in ‘w’ mode that already exists?
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Which method returns the list of files inside a ZIP archive?
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Which function reads the contents of a file within a ZIP?
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What is required before calling ZipFile methods?
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Which class is used to work with ZIP files in Python?
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How do you compress files using Python?
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What is the default compression type in zipfile.ZipFile()?
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How to enable compression while writing ZIP files?
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Can zipfile be used to handle password-protected ZIPs?
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This zipfile quiz introduces Python learners to working with ZIP archives — creating, extracting, reading, and managing them efficiently. Master compression techniques for automation, file packaging, and deployment workflows using built-in Python tools.
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