Python Institute Exam PCAP-31-03 Topic 3 Question 85 Discussion

Actual exam question for Python Institute's PCAP-31-03 exam

Question #: 85
Topic #: 3

Assuming that the code below has been executed successfully, which of the following expressions will always evaluate to True? (Select two answers)

import random

v1 = random. random()

v2 = random. random()

Alen(random.sample([1,2,3],2)) > 2

Bv1 == v2

Crandom.choice([1,2,3]) >=1

Dv1 >= 1

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Suggested Answer: C, D

by Wendell at Mar 06, 2025, 05:51 AM

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Lennie

1 months ago

Wait, are we supposed to be picking the answers or making funny comments? I'm torn between cracking jokes about the random module and actually trying to solve this problem. Decisions, decisions...

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Option D is tempting, but I don't think it's a safe bet. The random.random() function can return any value between 0 and 1, so there's no guarantee that v1 will always be greater than or equal to 1. Gotta think this through carefully.

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Kara

3 days ago

C) random.choice([1,2,3]) >=1

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Emmanuel

4 days ago

B) v1 == v2

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Rolande

16 days ago

A) len(random.sample([1,2,3],2)) > 2

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Nieves

1 months ago

Haha, option A is a bit of a trap, isn't it? You'd think selecting two random numbers from a list of three would always be less than 2, but I guess the random module has a few surprises up its sleeve.

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Tammara

2 months ago

I'm feeling lucky with option C! Random.choice() will always return one of the values in the list, and they're all greater than or equal to 1, so this should be a guaranteed winner.

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Jestine

9 days ago

User1: Hmm, I see your point. It's a tough choice between B and C then.

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Jaime

13 days ago

User3: I agree with User2, option B seems like a strong contender. Random numbers can definitely be equal.

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Shayne

24 days ago

User2: I'm not so sure about that. I'm leaning towards option B because v1 and v2 are generated randomly, so they could be equal.

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Blythe

1 months ago

User1: I think option A is also a safe bet. If we sample 2 elements from a list of 3, the length will always be greater than 2.

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Luis

2 months ago

Hmm, option B? The random.random() function generates a random float between 0 and 1, so the chance of v1 being equal to v2 is pretty slim. Gotta go with the odds on this one.

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Altha

1 months ago

User 2: A) len(random.sample([1,2,3],2)) > 2

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Sharen

1 months ago

User 1: B) v1 == v2

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Gearldine

2 months ago

I'm not sure about B) v1 == v2, because v1 and v2 are random numbers and may or may not be equal.

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Jeannetta

2 months ago

I agree with Stanton, because the length of a sample of 2 elements from [1,2,3] will always be greater than 2.

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Stanton

2 months ago

I think A) len(random.sample([1,2,3],2)) > 2 will always evaluate to True.

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Amalia

3 months ago

I believe option C is also True, as it checks for the existence of a method 'get' in object B.

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Emeline

3 months ago

I'm not sure about option D, but I think option B is also True.

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Python Institute Exam PCAP-31-03 Topic 3 Question 85 Discussion

Contribute your Thoughts:

Lennie

Graciela

Kara

Emmanuel

Rolande

Nieves

Tammara

Jestine

Jaime

Shayne

Blythe

Luis

Altha

Sharen

Gearldine

Jeannetta

Stanton

Amalia

Emeline