Discuss WGU Foundations Of Programming (Python) (E010) Exam Topic 5 Question 4

Which symbol begins a single-line comment in Python?

A// double forward slash

B# pound symbol

C* asterisk

D% percent symbol

Suggested Answer: B

In Python, a single-line comment begins with the # symbol.

Example:

# This is a comment

print('Hello')

Python ignores the comment when the program runs. The Python documentation identifies # as the symbol used for comments.

Therefore, the correct answer isB. # pound symbol.

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24 comments · newest first

Carmela 2 days ago

Same here! The other options don't make sense for comments.

Theodora 7 days ago

I was unsure at first, but I remember using # in my code.

Ozell 12 days ago

Agreed! The # symbol is definitely used for comments.

Kimberlie 17 days ago

I think it's B) # pound symbol. That's the right one.

Lashaun 23 days ago

B) # is the only one that fits.

Denae 28 days ago

Asterisk and percent don't make sense for comments.

Thersa 1 month ago

I remember learning that in my first Python class.

Malcolm 1 month ago

Definitely B) #, it's the standard for comments.

France 1 month ago

A) // double forward slash seems wrong for Python.

Helga 2 months ago

Yeah, I feel confident about that too!

Corinne 2 months ago

I think it's B) # pound symbol.

Shonda 2 months ago

I thought it was A) // at first, but I guess not!

Lura 2 months ago

Yeah, I remember learning that too.

Barb 2 months ago

Wait, are you sure? I thought it was something else.

Thaddeus 2 months ago

Agreed, # is the right one!

Amalia 3 months ago

It's definitely B) # pound symbol.

Mari 3 months ago

I’m pretty sure it’s the pound symbol too, but I might be mixing it up with another language.

Idella 3 months ago

I definitely remember that comments start with a symbol, but I can't recall if it's the asterisk or the pound symbol.

Audry 3 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like it could be the double forward slash. That was in a similar question we did.

Glenna 3 months ago

I think it's the pound symbol, so that would be B. I remember it from the practice questions.

Carlton 4 months ago

I’m pretty confident it’s the # symbol, but I guess I should double-check my notes.

Jean 5 months ago

I’m a bit confused; could it be the // double forward slash? That seems familiar.

Mel 5 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think the answer is B.

Lelia 5 months ago

I think it's the # pound symbol, but I’m not completely sure.

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