This question evaluates proficiency in shell scripting for environment setup, understanding of Python virtual environments and common commands used for creating and activating environments and installing packages, as well as the ability to recognize generated artifacts and terminal output.

Shell script for setting up a Python virtual environment during a tech screen
Explain what each line of the provided shell script does. What are the advantages of using shell scripting for environment setup and automation? Run the script in the terminal—describe the output and any artifacts it creates.
Cover mkdir, python -m venv, source, pip install, and discuss reproducibility + brevity.