Python Institute Exam PCAP-31-03 Topic 4 Question 63 Discussion

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

Question #: 63
Topic #: 4

[All PCAP-31-03 Questions]

What is the expected behavior of the following code?

x = 8 ** (1/3)

y = 2. if x < 2.3 else 3.

print(y)

Ait outputs 2.0

Bit outputs 2. 5

Cthe code is erroneus and it will not execute

Dit outputs 3.0

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Suggested Answer: A, D

by Rhea at Apr 27, 2024, 10:02 PM

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Penney

13 days ago

I'm not sure, but I think the code is erroneous and will not execute

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Heike

14 days ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is D) it outputs 3.0

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Wait, wait, wait... I think the answer is B) it outputs 2.5. Hear me out, okay? The expression 8 ** (1/3) evaluates to 2.0, and then the 'if x < 2.3 else 3.' part should give us 2.0 as the final result. Easy peasy!

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Cheryl

16 days ago

I think the answer is A) it outputs 2.0

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Murray

16 days ago

Hmm, let's see... I'm pretty sure the output is going to be 3.0. I mean, come on, the question says 'if x < 2.3 else 3.', and we all know that 8 ** (1/3) is greater than 2.3, so the else part should kick in. This is a no-brainer!

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Lovetta

20 days ago

I'm not sure, but I think the code is erroneous and will not execute

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Pa

22 days ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is D) it outputs 3.0

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Sylvie

25 days ago

I think the answer is A) it outputs 2.0

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Python Institute Exam PCAP-31-03 Topic 4 Question 63 Discussion

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