WGU Foundations of Programming Python Exam - Topic 5 Question 4 Discussion

Actual exam question for WGU's Foundations of Programming Python exam

Question #: 4
Topic #: 5

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Which symbol begins a single-line comment in Python?

A// double forward slash

B# pound symbol

C* asterisk

D% percent symbol

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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.

by Gussie at May 07, 2026, 09:43 AM

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Idella

9 hours ago

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

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Audry

6 days 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.

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Glenna

11 days ago

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

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Carlton

16 days ago

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

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Jean

2 months ago

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

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Mel

2 months ago

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

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Lelia

2 months ago

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

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