Python Institute PCPP-32-101 Exam - Topic 3 Question 19 Discussion

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Question #: 19
Topic #: 3

Select the true statement related to PEP 257.

AString literals that occur immediately after another docstring are called attribute docstrings.

BAttribute docstrings and Additional docstrings are two types of extra docstrings that can be extracted by software tools.

CString Iiterals that occur in places other than the first statement in a module, function, or class definition can act as documentation They are recognized by the Python bytecode compiler and are accessible as runtime object attributes

DString literals that occur immediately after a simple assignment at the top level of a module are called complementary docstrings

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Suggested Answer: B

The true statement related to PEP 257 isOption B. According to PEP 257, string literals occurring elsewhere in Python code may also act as documentation. They are not recognized by the Python bytecode compiler and are not accessible as runtime object attributes (i.e. not assigned todoc), but two types of extra docstrings may be extracted by software tools: String literals occurring immediately after a simple assignment at the top level of a module, class, orinitmethod are called ''attribute docstrings''.String literals occurring immediately after another docstring are called ''additional docstrings''1.

by Sharen at Feb 08, 2024, 12:28 AM

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Barb

3 months ago

B seems a bit off too, I don't remember those terms being used.

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Pamella

3 months ago

Definitely not A, that's just wrong.

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Shasta

4 months ago

Wait, are there really "attribute docstrings"? Never heard of that.

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Eulah

4 months ago

I think option C sounds correct!

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Clement

4 months ago

PEP 257 is all about docstrings, right?

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Telma

4 months ago

I don't remember anything about "complementary docstrings" from my studies, so I'm leaning away from option D.

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Minna

4 months ago

I feel like I read something about additional docstrings being used in tools, so maybe option B is correct?

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Casie

5 months ago

I remember practicing a question about docstrings, and I think option C sounds familiar, but I can't recall the details.

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Shaunna

5 months ago

I think PEP 257 is about docstrings, but I'm not sure what the specific terms like "attribute docstrings" mean.

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Alba

5 months ago

This is a tricky one. I know PEP 257 covers docstring conventions, but I'm not confident I can distinguish all the different types. I'll have to make an educated guess on this one.

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Eliz

5 months ago

Okay, I remember learning about attribute docstrings and additional docstrings in PEP 257. I think option B sounds right, but I want to double-check the other choices just to be sure.

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Gayla

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know PEP 257 has to do with docstrings, but I'm not totally clear on the different types. I'll have to read the options closely.

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Edna

5 months ago

I'm pretty familiar with PEP 257, so I think I can handle this. Let me think through the options carefully.

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Alayna

5 months ago

This is a great question that gets at the heart of how 5G can enable the automation and digitization of industry. I feel confident I can provide a thorough explanation of the 5G features that are most relevant, like ultra-reliable low latency communication and network slicing to support diverse industrial use cases.

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Ressie

5 months ago

I'm a little confused by the wording of this question. Are the "managed compute endpoints" referring to something specific in the NSX architecture? I'll have to think about this one.

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Dante

2 years ago

I think D) String literals that occur immediately after a simple assignment at the top level of a module are called complimentary docstrings makes sense too.

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Dino

2 years ago

That's an interesting point, Glory. Could you explain your rationale behind that answer?

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Glory

2 years ago

I'm not sure about the right answer, but I think B) Attribute docstrings and Additional docstrings are two types of extra docstrings that can be extracted by software tools.

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Dante

2 years ago

I disagree with you, Dino. I believe the correct answer is C) String literals that occur in places other than the first statement in a module, function, or class definition can act as documentation.

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