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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Hannah

21 days ago

Wow, this question is really getting me all worked up. I think I need to take a deep breath and step away from the computer for a minute. But before I do, let me just say that I'm 100% sure the answer is D) it outputs 3.0. Trust me, I've got this!

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Arthur

28 days ago

You know what, I'm feeling a little hungry. Maybe I should've grabbed a snack before tackling this question. Anyways, I'm going to go with D) it outputs 3.0. Why, you ask? Well, because the question said 'if x < 2.3 else 3.', and 8 ** (1/3) is definitely greater than 2.3, so the else part should give us 3.0. Simple as that!

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Murray

20 days ago

I think you're right, D) it outputs 3.0 seems like the correct answer.

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Edelmira

1 months ago

Nah, nah, nah... I'm going with C) the code is erroneus and it will not execute. I mean, come on, who does 8 ** (1/3) and expects to get a valid result? That's just asking for trouble, my friend. This question is trying to trick us, I tell ya!

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Callie

3 days ago

I'm sticking with C) the code is erroneous and it will not execute

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Desmond

13 days ago

No way, it's definitely D) it outputs 3.0

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Jerrod

15 days ago

I think it's A) it outputs 2.0

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Penney

2 months ago

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

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Heike

2 months ago

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

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Meghan

2 months ago

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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Rory

21 days ago

Yeah, that makes sense. The final result should be 2.5.

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Jenelle

1 months ago

I agree with you, it should output 2.5.

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Cheryl

2 months ago

I think the answer is A) it outputs 2.0

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Murray

2 months 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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