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Python Institute PCPP-32-101 Exam - Topic 7 Question 9 Discussion

Actual exam question for Python Institute's PCPP-32-101 exam

Question #: 9
Topic #: 7

[All PCPP-32-101 Questions]

What is a static method?

AA method that works on the class itself

BA method decorated with the @method trait

CA method that requires no parameters referring to the class itself

DA method that works on class objects that are instantiated

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Suggested Answer: A, C

Option A is true because PEP 8 recommends avoiding extraneous whitespace immediately inside parentheses, brackets or braces1.

Option C is true because PEP 8 recommends avoiding extraneous whitespace between a trailing comma and a following close parenthesis1.

by Kaitlyn at Jul 04, 2023, 01:48 AM

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Ashlyn

10 months ago

Yeah, @method trait is not a thing for static methods!

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Glynda

10 months ago

I thought static methods could only be used with instantiated objects?

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Alayna

11 months ago

Wait, are you sure it doesn't need any parameters?

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Erasmo

11 months ago

Totally agree, it's not tied to instance variables!

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Jacqueline

11 months ago

A static method works on the class itself.

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Samira

11 months ago

I feel confused about the options. I thought static methods could still take parameters, so I'm not sure about C.

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Val

11 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I believe static methods are associated with the class rather than its objects. So, A seems right to me.

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Michell

12 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about static methods not needing an instance of the class. Maybe that's related to option C?

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Florencia

12 months ago

I think a static method is one that works on the class itself, so I might go with option A.

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Jutta

12 months ago

Based on the information provided, I believe the correct answer is C. The consultant can only record the work package service W, as that is the service they were specifically staffed to.

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Elenore

12 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the differences between suppression lists and publication lists. I'll need to review those concepts again before deciding on the best approach.

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Earleen

12 months ago

Okay, let's think this through step-by-step. Neely is proposing a residual dividend plan, which would increase the volatility of dividends but also give the firm more access to internal funds for investment. The question is asking if his comments about this plan are correct. I'll need to carefully consider the pros and cons of this approach.

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Marya

12 months ago

Configuring and adding seem like safe bets, since they don't directly affect the running of the main system. I'll go with those.

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Emeline

1 year ago

Static methods? More like 'stay-tic' methods, am I right? *crickets* Anyway, I'm voting for A.

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Buck

1 year ago

Definitely, A) is the correct option.

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Flo

1 year ago

Yeah, I agree. Static methods are like that.

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Winifred

1 year ago

I think it's A) A method that works on the class itself.

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Caren

1 year ago

A method that works on class objects? That doesn't sound quite right. I'm leaning towards option A, but I wish this question had a bit more clarity.

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Izetta

1 year ago

The @method trait? What is this, a magic trick? I'm going to have to go with option A, it seems the most straightforward.

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Melvin

1 year ago

Hmm, I thought static methods didn't require any parameters. I'm not sure if option C is the right choice or not.

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Lachelle

1 year ago

C) A method that requires no parameters referring to the class itself

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Alesia

1 year ago

Static methods can work on the class itself or on class objects that are instantiated.

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Arminda

1 year ago

Hmm, maybe static methods can work on the class itself or on class objects that are instantiated.

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Jesusa

1 year ago

D) A method that works on class objects that are instantiated

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Sophia

1 year ago

D) A method that works on class objects that are instantiated

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Vicky

1 year ago

A) A method that works on the class itself

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Shawna

1 year ago

A) A method that works on the class itself

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Dan

1 year ago

I think the answer is A because static methods are called on the class itself, not on instances of the class.

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Ludivina

1 year ago

D) A method that works on class objects that are instantiated

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Carmelina

1 year ago

A) A method that works on the class itself

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Serina

1 year ago

I think it's A) because static methods are called on the class itself, not on instances of the class.

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Dyan

1 year ago

I'm pretty sure a static method is one that works on the class itself, not the object instances. Option A looks like the correct answer to me.

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Latrice

1 year ago

Yes, option A seems to be the correct answer.

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Sharen

1 year ago

I think you're right, a static method does work on the class itself.

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Antione

1 year ago

D) A method that works on class objects that are instantiated

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Lindsay

1 year ago

A) A method that works on the class itself

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