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ID,Question_Type,Question,Golden_Answer_Summary
1,Code,"Create a Python script that uses the `pyshp` library to read a shapefile and identifies any polygons that have fewer than 5 vertices. The script should print the record number of these 'small' polygons.","Imports `shapefile`, defines a function taking a filepath, uses `shapefile.Reader`, iterates through shapes using `sf.iterShapes()`, checks `shape.shapeType` and `len(shape.points)`, and prints the index `i` of matching polygons."
2,Common Chat,"What were the specific geopolitical and economic factors that led to the decline of the Hanseatic League's dominance in the Baltic Sea trade during the 15th century?","Mentions the rise of territorial states like Burgundy and Denmark, the Kalmar Union's challenge to Hanseatic control, the shift of trade routes towards the Atlantic, and internal conflicts within the league itself."
3,Code,"Write a JavaScript function that takes a DOM element as an argument and recursively traverses its children to find the element with the most CSS classes. Return that element.","Defines a recursive JS function. Initializes a `mostClassed` variable to the current element. Loops through `element.children`, makes a recursive call for each child, and updates `mostClassed` if the returned child has a greater `classList.length`."
4,Common Chat,"Describe the lifecycle and ecological role of the *Cordyceps* fungus, specifically its interaction with ghost moth larvae in the Himalayan region.","Explains that the fungus infects the larva underground, kills it, and then a fungal stroma grows out from the larva's head to the surface to release spores. It is a parasitic relationship."
5,Code,"Develop a C# function that calculates the Levenshtein distance between two strings, but with a twist: character substitutions have a weight of 2, while insertions and deletions have a weight of 1.","Initializes a 2D array (matrix) of size (len(s1)+1) x (len(s2)+1). Fills the matrix using nested loops, calculating costs for insertion, deletion, and substitution. The key logic is using a cost of 2 for substitutions (`s1[i-1] != s2[j-1]`) and 1 otherwise, then taking the minimum of the three possibilities."
6,Common Chat,"How did the introduction of the Bessemer process in the 1850s impact the architectural design and construction of bridges and early skyscrapers?","States that the Bessemer process made steel cheap and abundant. This allowed for the construction of much longer bridges (like the Eads Bridge) and taller buildings with steel skeletons instead of thick, load-bearing masonry walls, enabling the first skyscrapers."
7,Code,"Create a SQL query that, for a table named `sales` (with columns `product_id`, `sale_date`, `amount`), finds the 7-day rolling average of sales for each product.","Uses a window function `AVG(amount)`. The key components are `PARTITION BY product_id` to calculate averages independently for each product, and `ORDER BY sale_date ROWS BETWEEN 6 PRECEDING AND CURRENT ROW` to define the 7-day window."
8,Common Chat,"What are the primary challenges in successfully cryopreserving complex organs, like a kidney, compared to single cells like sperm or ova?","Mentions challenges like ice crystal formation causing mechanical damage to tissues, toxic effects of high concentrations of cryoprotectants, and ensuring uniform cooling and thawing across a large, complex structure with diverse cell types."
9,Code,"Write a Python function using the `Pillow` library to apply a sepia tone filter to an image. The function should not rely on any built-in filter functions, but instead manipulate the RGB values of each pixel directly.","Imports `Image` from `PIL`. Loads an image and its pixels. Uses nested loops to iterate through each pixel's (r, g, b) values. Applies the specific sepia transformation formulas to calculate new `tr`, `tg`, and `tb` values, and then updates the pixel with these new values, clamping them at 255."
10,Common Chat,"Explain the mechanics of how a differential gear system in a car allows the outer wheel to rotate faster than the inner wheel during a turn.","Describes that when a car turns, the outer wheel travels a longer distance than the inner wheel. The differential, using a set of pinion and side gears, allows this difference in speed by transferring rotational power while permitting the wheels to rotate at different RPMs."
11,Code,"Implement a rudimentary version of the `git diff` command in Go. The program should take two file paths as arguments and output the lines that are present in the first file but not the second.","The Go program should import `os`, `bufio`, and `fmt`. It reads all lines from the second file into a map for efficient lookup. Then, it reads the first file line by line, and for each line, it checks if it exists in the map. If it does not, the line is printed to standard output."
12,Common Chat,"What was the 'Great Emu War' in Australia in 1932, and what was its outcome?","Describes it as a military operation in Western Australia where soldiers with machine guns were deployed to cull emus that were damaging crops. The outcome was a failure; the emus proved difficult targets and the operation was widely ridiculed, ultimately being unsuccessful."
13,Code,"Write a Rust function that takes a slice of integers and returns a `HashMap` where the keys are the numbers and the values are their frequencies. The implementation should be done without using the `group_by` or `tally` methods, to test fundamental loop and map manipulation.","The Rust function imports `std::collections::HashMap`. It initializes a new `HashMap`. It then iterates through the input slice. For each number, it uses the `entry()` API with `or_insert(0)` to get the current count (or 0 if it's a new number) and increments it by 1."
14,Common Chat,"How does the Magnus effect explain the curving trajectory of a spinning ball in sports like soccer or baseball?","Explains that a spinning ball creates a pressure differential in the air around it. The side of the ball spinning in the same direction as the airflow experiences lower pressure, while the opposite side experiences higher pressure. This pressure difference creates a net force that pushes the ball, causing it to curve."
15,Code,"Develop a regular expression in Python to validate a password. The password must be between 8 and 16 characters, contain at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one digit, and one special character from the set `[!@#$%^&*]`.","The regex uses positive lookaheads: `(?=.*[a-z])`, `(?=.*[A-Z])`, `(?=.*\\d)`, and `(?=.*[!@#$%^&*])`. The main part of the expression, `[A-Za-z\\d!@#$%^&*]{8,16}`, then matches the allowed characters and enforces the length constraint."
16,Common Chat,"What are the key differences in the papermaking process between traditional Japanese Washi paper and modern, wood-pulp based paper?","Washi is traditionally handmade from the inner bark of specific plants (like gampi, mitsumata), resulting in long, strong, intertwined fibers. Modern paper is machine-made from wood pulp, which has shorter fibers and often uses more chemicals for processing."
17,Code,"Create a Java method that takes a directory path and returns a list of all files within that directory (and its subdirectories) that have a `.log` extension and contain the word 'ERROR'.","The method uses `java.nio.file.Files.walk()` to recursively traverse the directory. It then filters the stream of paths to keep only regular files ending with `.log`. A final filter reads the content of each log file (e.g., using `Files.readString()`) to check if it contains the word 'ERROR', and collects the results into a `List<File>` or `List<Path>`."
18,Common Chat,"Explain the concept of 'gene drive' and its potential application in controlling mosquito-borne diseases like malaria.","A gene drive is a genetic engineering technique that makes a specific trait more likely to be inherited than normal. For malaria control, it could be used to spread a gene that makes mosquitoes sterile or resistant to the malaria parasite, causing the target mosquito population to crash or be unable to transmit the disease."
19,Code,"Write an R script that uses the `ggplot2` package to create a scatter plot of the `mpg` dataset (`cty` vs `hwy` variables), but with a third dimension represented by the color of the points, corresponding to the `class` of the vehicle.","The script must first load the `ggplot2` library. The solution uses the `ggplot()` function, with the core aesthetic mapping being `aes(x=cty, y=hwy, color=class)`. This is then combined with `+ geom_point()` to render the scatter plot."
20,Common Chat,"What is the historical and cultural significance of the 'Sator Square' palindrome found in various locations across Europe, including the ruins of Pompeii?","It's a five-word Latin palindrome (SATOR AREPO TENET OPERA ROTAS). Its significance is debated; theories include it being an early Christian symbol (as the letters can be rearranged into a cross spelling 'Pater Noster'), a Mithraic symbol, or simply a complex word puzzle. Its presence in Pompeii proves its pre-Christian origin."
21,Code,"Create a Python script to scrape the titles of all the articles listed on the main page of Hacker News (news.ycombinator.com). Use the `requests` and `BeautifulSoup` libraries.","The script imports `requests` and `BeautifulSoup`. It makes a GET request to the Hacker News URL. It then parses the HTML response. The core logic is to find all elements that contain the titles, which are typically in a `<span>` with class `titleline`, and then extract the text from the `<a>` tag within that span."
22,Common Chat,"How does SONAR (Sound Navigation and Ranging) technology differentiate between a submarine, a whale, and a shipwreck on the seafloor?","It differentiates based on the properties of the returned echo. A submarine has a distinct, hard, metallic signature and defined shape. A whale, being organic, has a softer return signal and a biological shape. A shipwreck has a complex, irregular shape and acoustic signature. Advanced SONAR uses the signal's strength, frequency shift, and shape to classify objects."
23,Code,"Write a C++ program that implements a simple linked list from scratch, including functions for appending a node, prepending a node, and deleting a node by value.","The solution must define a `Node` struct (with data and a `next` pointer). It then needs a `LinkedList` class with a `head` pointer. `append` iterates to the end and adds a new node. `prepend` sets the new node as the head. `delete` requires traversing the list while keeping track of the previous node to re-link the list after finding the node to delete."
24,Common Chat,"What were the main innovations of the 'Movable Type' printing press invented by Johannes Gutenberg, and how did it differ from earlier printing methods in Asia?","Gutenberg's main innovations were the combination of durable metal alloy type, an oil-based ink that adhered well to metal, and a screw press adapted from wine presses for even pressure. While movable type (ceramic/wood) existed in Asia, Gutenberg's system was more durable and efficient, allowing for true mass production."
25,Code,"Develop a Python function that connects to a given SQLite database file and executes a query to count the number of tables in the database.","The function imports `sqlite3`. It connects to the database path provided. It creates a cursor, then executes the SQL query `SELECT name FROM sqlite_master WHERE type='table';`. The number of tables is the count of rows returned by `cursor.fetchall()`."
26,Common Chat,"Explain the biological mechanism that allows tardigrades (water bears) to survive extreme conditions like dehydration and vacuum exposure through cryptobiosis.","In cryptobiosis, tardigrades retract their limbs, lose over 95% of their body water, and their metabolism lowers to an undetectable level. They produce special proteins (like TDPs - Tardigrade-Disordered Proteins) that form a glass-like state inside their cells, protecting cellular structures from damage until conditions improve."
27,Code,"Write a JavaScript function that debounces another function. It should take a function and a delay time (in ms) as arguments and return a new function that will only execute after it has not been called for the specified delay period.","The outer function `debounce` returns an inner anonymous function. A `timeoutId` variable is maintained in the outer scope. Inside the returned function, `clearTimeout(timeoutId)` is called first, then a new `setTimeout` is created to call the original function (`func.apply(this, args)`) after the specified `delay`."
28,Common Chat,"What is the 'P vs NP' problem in computer science, and why is its resolution so significant? Please explain it in layman's terms.","In layman's terms: 'P' problems are easy for computers to solve quickly (like sorting a list). 'NP' problems are easy for computers to *check* if an answer is right (like checking a solved Sudoku). The 'P vs NP' question asks if every problem that's easy to check is also easy to solve. If P=NP, many hard problems in logistics, cryptography, and science would become easy to solve, revolutionizing the world. Most experts believe P!=NP."
29,Code,"Create a Bash script that monitors the memory usage of a specific process (given by its PID). If the memory usage exceeds a certain threshold (e.g., 500MB), the script should log a warning message to a file.","The script takes a PID as an argument. It uses a `while true` loop. Inside the loop, it gets the memory usage (resident set size, RSS) for the PID from the `ps` command (e.g., `ps -o rss= -p $PID`). It compares this value (in KB) to a threshold. If it's greater, it appends a warning message with a timestamp to a log file. A `sleep` command is used to control the check interval."
30,Common Chat,"How does a blockchain achieve consensus without a central authority, specifically referencing the 'Proof of Work' mechanism used by Bitcoin?","Proof of Work (PoW) requires participants (miners) to solve a computationally difficult puzzle. The first one to solve it gets to propose the next block of transactions. Because solving the puzzle requires significant computational effort (work), it's expensive to cheat. Other participants easily verify the solution and accept the block, creating a consensus that is computationally secured."
31,Code,"Write a Python function that takes a list of URLs and uses `asyncio` and `aiohttp` to fetch them concurrently. It should return a dictionary where keys are the URLs and values are the first 100 characters of the response text.","The function must be `async def`. It imports `asyncio` and `aiohttp`. Inside, it creates an `aiohttp.ClientSession`. It defines a nested `async` function to fetch a single URL. It uses `asyncio.gather()` to run fetch tasks for all URLs concurrently. The results are then processed into the required dictionary format."
32,Common Chat,"What are the key arguments in the philosophical debate between 'compatibilism' and 'libertarianism' regarding free will?","Libertarianism argues that free will is real and incompatible with determinism; our choices are not pre-determined. Compatibilism argues that free will and determinism are compatible; one can be considered 'free' if their actions are based on their own desires and intentions, even if those desires are themselves determined by prior causes."
33,Code,"Implement a basic Trie data structure in Python from scratch. It should have `insert` and `search` methods.","The solution requires two classes: `TrieNode` (with a `children` dictionary and an `is_end_of_word` boolean) and `Trie`. The `Trie.insert` method iterates through each character of a word, creating new `TrieNode`s as needed. The `Trie.search` method traverses the trie based on the input word's characters, returning `False` if a character path doesn't exist and checking `is_end_of_word` at the end."
34,Common Chat,"Describe the process of nitrogen fixation by rhizobia bacteria in the root nodules of leguminous plants.","It's a symbiotic relationship. The plant provides nutrients to the bacteria, which live in nodules on the plant's roots. The bacteria take nitrogen gas (N2) from the air and, using an enzyme called nitrogenase, convert it into ammonia (NH3), a form of nitrogen that the plant can absorb and use for growth."
35,Code,"Write a SQL query to find the second highest salary from an `employees` table. The query should work even if there are duplicate salary values.","A robust way is to use `DENSE_RANK()` or `LIMIT`/`OFFSET`. A common method is: `SELECT MAX(salary) FROM employees WHERE salary < (SELECT MAX(salary) FROM employees);`. Another is `SELECT DISTINCT salary FROM employees ORDER BY salary DESC LIMIT 1 OFFSET 1;`."
36,Common Chat,"What was the purpose and structure of the 'Antikythera mechanism', and what does it tell us about ancient Greek engineering?","It was an ancient analog computer. Its purpose was to predict astronomical positions, eclipses, and the dates of Olympic Games. Its structure was a complex system of bronze gears. It tells us that ancient Greek engineering was far more sophisticated than previously thought, demonstrating advanced knowledge of astronomy and mechanics."
37,Code,"Create a C# console application that acts as a simple TCP echo server, listening on port 7777.","The C# code uses the `System.Net` and `System.Net.Sockets` namespaces. It creates a `TcpListener` on a specific IP address (like `IPAddress.Any`) and port. It enters a loop, accepts a `TcpClient`, gets the network stream, reads data from the client into a byte buffer, and writes the same data back to the stream, 'echoing' it."
38,Common Chat,"How do gravitational waves, as predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity, get detected by observatories like LIGO?","LIGO is a laser interferometer. It splits a laser beam down two long, perpendicular arms. The beams reflect off mirrors and recombine. A passing gravitational wave stretches one arm and compresses the other slightly, causing the light waves to fall out of sync. This creates a detectable interference pattern."
39,Code,"Write a JavaScript function that takes a string of text and returns the most frequently occurring word. The function should be case-insensitive and ignore punctuation.","The function first converts the string to lowercase and uses a regex `replace()` to remove punctuation. It then `split()`s the string into an array of words. It uses a map or object to store word frequencies while iterating through the array. Finally, it loops through the frequency map to find the word with the highest count."
40,Common Chat,"What is 'Occam's Razor' and how is it applied as a heuristic principle in scientific methodology?","Occam's Razor is the principle that, when presented with competing hypotheses about the same prediction, one should select the one that makes the fewest assumptions. In science, it's used as a guide to develop theories, preferring simpler explanations over more complex ones until evidence suggests otherwise."
41,Code,"Write a Python script using `scikit-learn` to train a simple logistic regression model on the Iris dataset. The script should then print the accuracy of the model on the test set.","The script imports `load_iris`, `train_test_split`, `LogisticRegression`, and `accuracy_score`. It loads the dataset, splits it into training and testing sets, initializes a `LogisticRegression` model, calls the `.fit()` method on the training data, calls the `.predict()` method on the test data, and finally prints the `accuracy_score` comparing the predictions to the true test labels."
42,Common Chat,"What are the primary distinctions between the legal systems of 'common law' (as in the UK, USA) and 'civil law' (as in much of Europe)?","Common law relies heavily on judicial precedent (past court rulings) as a source of law. Civil law is based on comprehensive, codified statutes and legal codes. In common law, judges act as arbiters who interpret law, while in civil law, their role is often more inquisitorial, to establish the facts of the case."
43,Code,"Implement a Queue data structure in Java using two Stacks. Include `enqueue` and `dequeue` methods.","The `QueueWithStacks` class has two `Stack` members. The `enqueue` method simply pushes the item onto the first stack. The `dequeue` method is more complex: if the second stack is empty, it pops every element from the first stack and pushes it onto the second stack (reversing the order). Then, it simply pops from the second stack, which is now in the correct FIFO order."
44,Common Chat,"How does RNA interference (RNAi) work as a mechanism for gene silencing, and what are its potential therapeutic uses?","RNAi is a natural cellular process where small RNA molecules (like siRNA or miRNA) bind to specific messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules. This binding leads to the degradation of the mRNA, preventing it from being translated into a protein, effectively 'silencing' the gene. Therapeutically, it could be used to shut down genes that cause diseases like cancer or viral infections."
45,Code,"Write a Go program that can recursively calculate the factorial of a number, but will return an error if the input number is negative.","The Go function imports `fmt` and `errors`. It checks if the input `n` is less than 0, and if so, returns 0 and an error created with `errors.New()`. The base case is when `n` is 0, returning 1 and `nil`. The recursive step calls the function with `n-1` and multiplies the result by `n`."
46,Common Chat,"What were the social and economic consequences of the 'Tulip Mania' bubble in the Netherlands during the 17th century?","It was a speculative bubble where tulip bulb prices reached extreme highs. Its collapse led to financial ruin for many investors and merchants. While its overall impact on the Dutch economy is debated by historians, it serves as a historical archetype of a financial bubble and its social consequences included a loss of trust in markets and personal bankruptcies."
47,Code,"Create a regular expression that can find and extract all email addresses from a given block of text.","A good regex for this is `[a-zA-Z0-9._%+-]+@[a-zA-Z0-9.-]+\\.[a-zA-Z]{2,}`. This captures the username part, the `@` symbol, the domain name, and the top-level domain with at least two characters."
48,Common Chat,"Explain the concept of 'quantum entanglement' in a simple, non-mathematical way.","Imagine you have two coins that are linked. When you flip them, if one lands heads, the other *instantly* lands tails, and vice-versa, no matter how far apart they are. Quantum entanglement is this spooky connection between particles. Measuring a property of one particle instantly influences the corresponding property of the other, faster than the speed of light."
49,Code,"Write a Rust function to find the nth Fibonacci number using recursion.","The function `fibonacci(n: u32) -> u32` checks for the base cases: if `n` is 0 or 1, it returns `n`. Otherwise, it makes two recursive calls: `fibonacci(n - 1) + fibonacci(n - 2)`. This is a classic but inefficient recursive solution."
50,Common Chat,"What is the 'observer effect' in physics, and how does it relate to the wave-particle duality of matter?","The observer effect is the principle that the act of measuring a quantum system inevitably disturbs it. For wave-particle duality, it means that when you try to measure which path a particle (like an electron) takes, you force it to behave like a particle. If you don't measure it, it behaves like a wave, passing through multiple paths at once."
51,Code,"Create a Python script that takes a screenshot of the current screen and saves it as 'screenshot.png'. Use the `mss` library.","The script imports `mss` and `mss.tools`. It uses a `with mss.mss() as sct:` block. Inside, it calls `sct.grab(sct.monitors[1])` to capture the primary monitor. The result is then saved to a file using `mss.tools.to_png()`."
52,Common Chat,"What is the 'Fermi Paradox', and what are some of the leading hypotheses that attempt to resolve it?","The Fermi Paradox is the contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial life existing and the lack of any evidence for it. Leading hypotheses include: the 'Great Filter' (intelligent life inevitably destroys itself), the 'Rare Earth' hypothesis (conditions for complex life are extremely rare), or the 'Zoo Hypothesis' (aliens are observing us without contact)."
53,Code,"Write a JavaScript function to deeply flatten a nested array. For example, `[1, [2, [3, 4], 5]]` should become `[1, 2, 3, 4, 5]`.","A modern and concise solution uses the built-in `flat()` method with `Infinity` as the argument: `function deepFlatten(arr) { return arr.flat(Infinity); }`. A recursive solution would check if an element is an array and concatenate its flattened version if so."
54,Common Chat,"How does the 'Coriolis effect' influence global wind patterns and the rotation of hurricanes?","The Coriolis effect, caused by the Earth's rotation, deflects moving objects (like air) to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This deflection is what initiates the cyclonic spin of large weather systems like hurricanes and contributes to global wind circulation patterns."
55,Code,"Write a C++ function that reverses a null-terminated string in place. Do not use any standard library string functions.","The function `void reverse(char* str)` uses two pointers. One pointer, `start`, is initialized to the beginning of the string. The other pointer, `end`, is moved to the last character of the string. Then, in a loop, the characters at `start` and `end` are swapped, and the pointers are moved towards each other until they cross."
56,Common Chat,"What is the 'Laffer Curve' in economics, and what are the main criticisms of its application in fiscal policy?","The Laffer Curve is a theoretical model suggesting a relationship between tax rates and tax revenue, where revenue is zero at 0% and 100% tax rates, and maximal at some point in between. Criticisms are that the exact shape of the curve and the location of the revenue-maximizing rate are unknown and highly debated, making its direct application to set tax policy speculative and risky."
57,Code,"Write a Python script that connects to a public FTP server, lists the files in the root directory, and then disconnects.","The script imports `FTP` from the `ftplib` library. It instantiates an FTP object with the server address (e.g., `FTP('ftp.dlptest.com')`). It then calls the `.login()` method (often with no arguments for anonymous access), `.retrlines('LIST')` to list files, and `.quit()` to close the connection."
58,Common Chat,"What is the 'placebo effect', and what are the current scientific understandings of the psychological and physiological mechanisms behind it?","The placebo effect is a beneficial health outcome arising from a person's belief that they are receiving a treatment, even if the treatment is inert. Mechanisms are thought to involve psychology (expectation and conditioning) and neurobiology (the release of endogenous opioids and dopamine in the brain), which can genuinely modulate symptoms like pain."
59,Code,"Write a SQL query that uses a Common Table Expression (CTE) to find all employees who earn more than their direct manager. Assume an `employees` table with `id`, `name`, `salary`, and `manager_id`.","The query starts with `WITH ManagerSalaries AS (...)`. The CTE selects the `id` and `salary` of all employees who are managers. The main query then joins the `employees` table (aliased as `e`) with the `ManagerSalaries` CTE (aliased as `m`) on `e.manager_id = m.id`. The `WHERE` clause filters for `e.salary > m.manager_salary`."
60,Common Chat,"What is 'Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem' and what are its implications for mathematics and philosophy?","In simple terms, Gödel's First Incompleteness Theorem states that in any formal mathematical system that is consistent and includes basic arithmetic, there will always be true statements that cannot be proven within that system. This implies that no formal system of mathematics can ever prove all possible mathematical truths, and that truth is a broader concept than provability."
61,Code,"Create a Python function that implements the Bubble Sort algorithm.","The function should take a list as input. It uses two nested loops. The outer loop iterates from the end of the list towards the beginning, and the inner loop 'bubbles' the largest element to its correct position in each pass by comparing adjacent elements and swapping them if they are out of order."
62,Common Chat,"Explain the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.","Fission is the process of splitting a large, unstable atomic nucleus (like Uranium-235) into smaller nuclei, releasing energy. Fusion is the process of combining two light atomic nuclei (like hydrogen isotopes) into a heavier nucleus, releasing even more energy. Fission is used in power plants today; fusion powers the sun."
63,Code,"Write a JavaScript function to check if a string is a palindrome.","A simple and effective solution is to chain string methods: `str.split('').reverse().join('')`. The function compares this reversed string with the original string. It should also handle converting the string to a consistent case (e.g., lowercase) to ignore case differences."
64,Common Chat,"What is the main function of the mitochondria in a cell?","The primary function of mitochondria is cellular respiration. They generate most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is used as the main source of chemical energy for the cell's metabolic activities."
65,Code,"Write a C++ program to find the factorial of a number.","The program should include a function, often recursive, to calculate the factorial. The base case for the recursion is when the number is 0 or 1, where the factorial is 1. Otherwise, it returns the number multiplied by the factorial of the number minus one. The `main` function would take user input and call this function."
66,Common Chat,"Who wrote 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?","The novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' was written by Harper Lee."
67,Code,"Create a simple HTML page with a heading that says 'Hello, World!'.","The solution requires the basic HTML boilerplate: `<!DOCTYPE html>`, `<html>`, `<head>`, and `<body>`. Inside the `<body>` tag, it must contain an `<h1>` tag with the text 'Hello, World!' inside it."
68,Common Chat,"What is the capital of France?","The capital of France is Paris."
69,Code,"Write a Python function to calculate the area of a circle given its radius.","The function must import the `math` module. It takes `radius` as an argument. The core logic is `return math.pi * (radius ** 2)` or `return math.pi * radius * radius`."
70,Common Chat,"What is photosynthesis?","Photosynthesis is the process used by plants, algae, and some bacteria to convert light energy into chemical energy, through a process that converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose (sugar) and oxygen."
71,Code,"Create a CSS rule to make all `p` elements red.","The CSS rule consists of the `p` selector followed by a declaration block in curly braces `{}`. Inside the block, the property `color` is set to the value `red`. The full rule is `p { color: red; }`."
72,Common Chat,"What is the law of supply and demand?","The law of supply and demand is a fundamental economic principle. It states that for a given resource, if the supply is low and demand is high, the price will be high. Conversely, if supply is high and demand is low, the price will be low."
73,Code,"Write a Java method to find the maximum element in an array of integers.","The method initializes a variable `max` to the first element of the array. It then iterates through the rest of the array from the second element. Inside the loop, it compares the current element to `max`. If the current element is greater, it updates `max`."
74,Common Chat,"What is the theory of relativity?","This is a broad topic, but a good summary mentions Albert Einstein and the two parts: Special Relativity (describes how space and time are relative and that the speed of light is constant) and General Relativity (describes gravity as a curvature of spacetime caused by mass and energy)."
75,Code,"Write a SQL query to select all columns from a table named 'customers'.","The SQL query uses the `SELECT` statement with the wildcard character `*` to indicate all columns, followed by `FROM` and the table name. The correct query is `SELECT * FROM customers;`."
76,Common Chat,"What are the three primary colors of light?","The three primary colors of light (additive primaries) are Red, Green, and Blue (RGB). When combined, they produce white light."
77,Code,"Create a Python class for a `Dog` with a `name` attribute and a `bark` method.","The solution uses the `class` keyword to define `Dog`. It includes an `__init__` method that takes `name` as an argument and sets `self.name`. It also has a `bark` method that returns a string, like `f'{self.name} says woof!'`."
78,Common Chat,"What is the difference between a virus and a bacterium?","Bacteria are single-celled, living organisms that can reproduce on their own. Viruses are not considered living; they are much smaller and are essentially genetic material (DNA or RNA) in a protein coat that must infect a living host cell to replicate."
79,Code,"Write a JavaScript function that returns the current date, formatted as 'YYYY-MM-DD'.","The function creates a new `Date` object. It then gets the year, month, and day. A key part is adding 1 to the month (since it's 0-indexed) and using `padStart(2, '0')` on the month and day to ensure they are two digits. Finally, it concatenates them with hyphens."
80,Common Chat,"What is the internet?","The internet is a massive, global network of interconnected computers and computer networks that use the standard Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) to link devices worldwide. It allows for the exchange of data and communication."
81,Code,"Write a C# program that reads a line of text from the console and prints it back out.","The program uses `Console.WriteLine()` to prompt the user. It reads the user's input using `Console.ReadLine()` and stores it in a string variable. Finally, it prints the stored string back to the console, often with a prefix like 'You wrote: '."
82,Common Chat,"What is an operating system?","An operating system (OS) is the core software that manages all the hardware and software resources of a computer. It provides common services for computer programs and acts as an interface between the user and the computer hardware. Examples include Windows, macOS, and Linux."
83,Code,"Create a SQL query to insert a new record into a 'products' table.","The query uses the `INSERT INTO` statement, followed by the table name and a list of columns in parentheses. Then, the `VALUES` keyword is used, followed by a list of corresponding values for the new record in parentheses. For example: `INSERT INTO products (name, price) VALUES ('Gadget', 99.99);`"
84,Common Chat,"What is machine learning?","Machine learning is a subfield of artificial intelligence (AI). It is the study of computer algorithms that can improve automatically through experience and by the use of data. It involves building models from sample data (training data) to make predictions or decisions without being explicitly programmed."
85,Code,"Write a Python function that takes two numbers and returns their sum.","The function is defined using `def`. It takes two arguments, `a` and `b`. The body of the function simply contains the statement `return a + b`."
86,Common Chat,"What is a CPU?","A CPU, or Central Processing Unit, is the primary component of a computer that acts as its 'brain'. It performs most of the processing inside a computer, executing the instructions of a computer program."
87,Code,"Write an HTML button that shows an alert when clicked.","The solution is an HTML `<button>` element. It uses the `onclick` attribute to execute a piece of JavaScript. The value of the `onclick` attribute should be `alert('Button Clicked!')` or similar."
88,Common Chat,"What is DNA?","DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known organisms and many viruses. It is a double helix structure."
89,Code,"Write a CSS rule to set the background color of the body to light grey.","The CSS rule uses the `body` selector. The declaration block contains the `background-color` property set to a light grey value, such as `#dddddd` or `lightgrey`."
90,Common Chat,"What is a black hole?","A black hole is a region of spacetime where gravity is so strong that nothing—no particles or even light—can escape from it. It is formed when a massive star collapses at the end of its life."
91,Code,"Write a simple 'for' loop in Python that prints numbers from 1 to 5.","The solution uses a `for` loop with the `range()` function. The correct syntax is `for i in range(1, 6):`, as `range` is exclusive of the upper bound. Inside the loop, `print(i)` is called."
92,Common Chat,"What is the chemical formula for water?","The chemical formula for water is H₂O, representing two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom."
93,Code,"Write a JavaScript arrow function that takes a name and returns a greeting.","The solution uses the arrow function syntax `=>`. It should be a single line: `const greet = (name) => \`Hello, ${name}!\`;`, using template literals for easy string formatting."
94,Common Chat,"What is the most spoken language in the world by number of native speakers?","By number of native speakers, the most spoken language is Mandarin Chinese."
95,Code,"Create a SQL query to delete records from a 'users' table where the 'status' is 'inactive'.","The query uses the `DELETE FROM` statement followed by the table name. A `WHERE` clause is essential to specify which records to delete, to avoid deleting all records. The correct clause is `WHERE status = 'inactive';`."
96,Common Chat,"What is the largest planet in our solar system?","The largest planet in our solar system is Jupiter."
97,Code,"Write a Java class `Car` with a constructor that initializes `make` and `model` properties.","The solution is a public class `Car`. It has string properties `make` and `model`. The constructor is a public method named `Car` that takes two string arguments and assigns them to the class properties using `this.make = make;` and `this.model = model;`."
98,Common Chat,"What is gravity?","Gravity is the fundamental force of attraction that acts between any two objects with mass or energy. The more mass an object has, the stronger its gravitational pull. It's what keeps planets in orbit and what keeps us on the ground."
99,Code,"Write a Python list comprehension to create a list of squares from 0 to 9.","A list comprehension is a concise way to create lists. The correct syntax is `squares = [x**2 for x in range(10)]`. This iterates through numbers 0 to 9 and appends the square of each number to the list."
100,Common Chat,"What is the boiling point of water at sea level?","The boiling point of water at sea level is 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit)."
101,Advanced Code,"Create a Python program that implements a command-line-based inventory management system. The system should be modular, with separate logic for `main.py`, `inventory.py`, and `item.py`.","The solution must have three distinct parts. `item.py`: an `Item` class with id, name, quantity, price. `inventory.py`: an `Inventory` class to manage a dictionary of Items, with methods to add, remove, update, save, and load from CSV. `main.py`: uses `argparse` to handle command-line commands like `add`, `list`, `remove` which call the `Inventory` methods."
102,Advanced Code,"Create a Python logger that can be safely used by multiple threads to write to the same file without corrupting the output. It should support different log levels (INFO, DEBUG, ERROR).","The solution uses Python's `logging` module. The key to thread safety is using a `threading.Lock()` object. The logger's `emit` method (or a custom handler) should acquire the lock before writing to the file and release it immediately after, ensuring that log messages from different threads are not interleaved."
103,Advanced Code,"Write a script that scrapes headlines from a news site, but includes a rate-limiting mechanism to avoid sending too many requests per second. Store results in a JSON file.","The script uses `requests` and `BeautifulSoup`. The rate-limiting is achieved by using `time.sleep()` inside the loop that makes requests. For example, `time.sleep(1)` waits for one second between each request. The scraped data is stored in a list of dictionaries and finally written to a file using `json.dump()`."
104,Advanced Code,"Plugin-Based Calculator: Design a command-line calculator where operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide, power) are implemented as separate 'plugin' files that are dynamically loaded at runtime.","The main program iterates through a 'plugins' directory. It uses `importlib.import_module()` to dynamically load each Python file as a module. Each plugin file is expected to have a specific function (e.g., `execute(a, b)`). The main program stores these functions in a dictionary keyed by the operation name and calls the appropriate one based on user input."
105,Advanced Code,"Markdown to HTML Converter: Write a program that converts a subset of Markdown (headings, bold, italics, lists) into a corresponding HTML file.","The program reads a text file line by line. It uses regular expressions to find and replace Markdown syntax. For example, `re.sub(r'\\*\\*(.*?)\\*\\*', r'<strong>\\1</strong>', line)` for bold, and similar patterns for headings (`# `), italics (`*`), and list items (`- `). The logic must handle converting a block of list items into a single `<ul>` tag."
106,Advanced Code,"Miniature Blockchain Implementation: Create a simple blockchain where users can add transactions. The program must implement Proof-of-Work to add a new block.","The solution requires a `Block` class (with index, timestamp, transactions, previous_hash, and nonce) and a `Blockchain` class. The `Blockchain` manages the chain of blocks. The Proof-of-Work is a method that repeatedly hashes the block's data with an increasing `nonce` until the resulting hash meets a difficulty target (e.g., starts with a certain number of zeros)."
107,Advanced Code,"Image Watermarking Tool: Create a CLI tool that takes an image and a text string, and applies the text as a semi-transparent watermark on the image using the Pillow library.","The script uses `argparse` for command-line arguments. It imports `Image`, `ImageDraw`, and `ImageFont` from `PIL`. It opens the base image, creates a new transparent layer of the same size, and uses `ImageDraw.Draw` to write the text onto the transparent layer. Finally, it composites the transparent watermark layer onto the original image using `Image.alpha_composite()`."
108,Advanced Code,"Contact Book with Database: An application to manage contacts (name, phone, email), storing the data in a SQLite database. The user should be able to add, search, and delete contacts.","The program uses the `sqlite3` module. It defines functions to create the table if it doesn't exist, to `INSERT` new contacts, to `SELECT * FROM contacts WHERE name LIKE ?` for searching, and to `DELETE FROM contacts WHERE name = ?` for deleting. The main part of the program is a loop that prompts the user for commands and calls the appropriate function."
109,Advanced Code,"Chat Application (TCP): Implement a simple command-line chat server and client using Python's `socket` library. The server should be able to handle multiple clients concurrently.","The server script creates a `socket`, binds it to an address, and listens. It uses a `while True` loop to accept new connections. To handle multiple clients, it must use threading or `select`. For each client, it starts a new thread that continuously receives messages and broadcasts them to all other connected clients. The client script connects to the server and has two threads: one for sending user input and one for receiving and printing messages from the server."
110,Advanced Code,"Regular Expression Tester: A GUI application (using `tkinter` or `PyQt`) where a user can input a regular expression and a test string, and the application highlights all matches.","Using `tkinter`, the UI has an `Entry` for the regex, a `Text` widget for the test string, and another `Text` widget for the output. A button triggers the evaluation. The core logic uses `re.finditer()` to find all matches of the regex in the string. It then iterates through the match objects, using their `.start()` and `.end()` methods to get indices, and applies a colored tag to the corresponding text in the output widget."
111,Advanced Code,"API Wrapper and Data Plotter: Write a Python class that wraps a public API (e.g., a weather or stock API). Include a function that fetches data and uses `matplotlib` to plot it.","The class `APIWrapper` has an `__init__` with the API key and base URL. It has a method like `fetch_data()` that uses the `requests` library to make a GET request and returns the JSON response. Another method, `plot_data()`, calls `fetch_data()`, processes the resulting JSON to extract relevant lists (e.g., dates and prices), and uses `matplotlib.pyplot` to create and show a plot (`plt.plot()`, `plt.xlabel()`, `plt.show()`)."
112,Advanced Code,"File System Watcher: A script that monitors a directory for changes (new files, modified files, deleted files) and logs these events to the console.","A good solution uses the `watchdog` library. It requires defining an event handler class that inherits from `watchdog.events.FileSystemEventHandler`. Methods like `on_created`, `on_modified`, and `on_deleted` are overridden to print log messages. The main part of the script sets up an observer to watch a specific path and schedules the event handler, then keeps the script running in a loop with `time.sleep()`."
113,Advanced Code,"Basic ORM (Object-Relational Mapper): Create a simple ORM that can map Python objects to tables in a SQLite database, handling basic create, read, and update operations.","The solution defines a base `Model` class. Subclasses (e.g., `User(Model)`) define their fields. The `Model` class uses introspection (`__dict__`) to get field names and values. The `save()` method dynamically generates an `INSERT` or `UPDATE` SQL statement. Class methods like `find()` would generate `SELECT` statements. Metaclasses can be used for more advanced implementations to link the class to a table name."
114,Advanced Code,"Dijkstra's Algorithm Visualizer: An application that represents a graph and allows a user to select a start and end node, then visually highlights the shortest path found by Dijkstra's algorithm.","The implementation requires a graph data structure (adjacency list). The core is Dijkstra's algorithm, which uses a priority queue to always visit the next closest node. For visualization (e.g., with `pygame` or `networkx`+`matplotlib`), the algorithm must be modified to yield or record the state (visited nodes, current path) at each step, allowing the UI to redraw the graph with updated colors for nodes and edges at each step of the process."
115,Advanced Code,"Two-Factor Authentication Simulator: A program that generates a QR code (using `qrcode`) for a secret key, and the user must provide a valid time-based one-time password (TOTP) to 'log in'.","The script uses the `pyotp` library. It generates a random base32 secret key. It creates a `pyotp.TOTP` object with this secret. It uses the `provisioning_uri` method to get a URI, which is then used by the `qrcode` library to generate and display a QR code. Finally, it prompts the user for a code and uses the `totp.verify()` method to check if it's correct."
116,Advanced Code,"Configuration File Parser: Write a parser for a custom configuration file format (e.g., INI-like). The parser should load the configuration into a Python dictionary.","The function reads the file line by line. It ignores comments (lines starting with '#') and blank lines. When it encounters a section header (e.g., `[Database]`), it sets the current dictionary key. For subsequent lines containing key-value pairs (e.g., `key = value`), it splits the line at the `=` and stores the pair in the dictionary under the current section."
117,Advanced Code,"Genetic Algorithm for Optimization: Implement a genetic algorithm to solve a simple optimization problem, like finding the maximum value of a mathematical function.","The solution requires several components: a function to create an initial population (random solutions), a 'fitness' function to evaluate how good each solution is, a 'selection' function (like tournament or roulette wheel) to choose parents, a 'crossover' function to combine parents into offspring, and a 'mutation' function to introduce random changes. The main loop runs for a set number of generations, applying these steps to evolve the population towards an optimal solution."
118,Advanced Code,"L-System Fractal Generator: A program that uses L-systems (Lindenmayer systems) to generate and draw fractal patterns like the Koch snowflake or a fractal plant using `turtle` graphics.","The program defines rules for an L-system (e.g., 'F' -> 'F+F-F+F'). It starts with an axiom (e.g., 'F'). It iteratively applies the rules to the string for several generations, creating a long instruction string. It then uses Python's `turtle` module to interpret this string: 'F' means move forward, '+' means turn right, '-' means turn left, etc., drawing the fractal."
119,Advanced Code,"Tarball Archiver: Write a script that can create and extract `.tar.gz` archives without using the `shutil.make_archive` function, by using the `tarfile` and `gzip` libraries directly.","For creation, the script uses `tarfile.open` with the filename and mode `w:gz`. It then uses the `tar.add()` method to add files or directories to the archive. For extraction, it uses `tarfile.open` with mode `r:gz` and then calls the `tar.extractall()` method to extract the contents to a specified path."
120,Advanced Code,"Sudoku Solver: A program that takes a 9x9 Sudoku puzzle as input (with empty cells represented by 0) and solves it using a backtracking algorithm.","The core of the program is a recursive `solve()` function. This function finds the next empty cell on the board. It then tries placing each valid number (1-9) in that cell. A number is valid if it doesn't already exist in the same row, column, or 3x3 subgrid. For each valid number, it makes a recursive call to `solve()`. If the recursive call returns `True`, a solution has been found. If it tries all numbers and none lead to a solution, it backtracks by resetting the cell to 0 and returning `False`."