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CBSE Class 12 Computer Science 2026 — QuizCluster Solutions

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Python Revision Tour & Functions: Python Scope, Mutability and List Comprehensions

Section A•1 Marks•Chapter: Python Revision Tour & Functions

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Predict the output of the following Python code snippet and explain the behavior of mutable objects passed into functions: def process_data(val, records=[]): records.append(val * 2) return records print(process_data(5)) print(process_data(10)) print(process_data(15, [100])) print(process_data(20))

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Step 1: Default argument evaluation in Python

In Python, default arguments like `records=[]` are evaluated ONCE when the function definition is executed, creating a single persistent mutable list object shared across calls that don't pass an explicit argument.

Step 2: Stepwise trace of function calls

1. `process_data(5)`: Appends 10 to default list → returns `[10]`. 2. `process_data(10)`: Uses same default list and appends 20 → returns `[10, 20]`. 3. `process_data(15, [100])`: Uses explicit list `[100]`, appends 30 → returns `[100, 30]`. 4. `process_data(20)`: Reverts to shared default list, appends 40 → returns `[10, 20, 40]`.

Final Answer

Output: [10] [10, 20] [100, 30] [10, 20, 40]

Important Core Concept

Mutable default parameters persist across multiple function invocations in Python; use `None` as default sentinel to avoid shared state.

Common Student Pitfall

Assuming `records` is reset to empty list `[]` on each call.

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