The Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP) certification is an excellent starting point for individuals new to programming. It validates your understanding of the basics of Python, such as syntax, data types, control structures, and functions. This certification is ideal for anyone looking to begin their journey into programming or establish a foundation in Python for further learning.
Who Can Take It?
The PCEP certification is perfect for:
- Beginners with no prior programming experience who want to learn Python.
- Students and career changers seeking to start a career in programming or software development.
- Professionals who want to establish a strong foundation in Python before advancing to more complex topics.
- Educators and trainers looking to benchmark basic Python programming skills.
This practice test features 25 multiple-choice questions designed to cover the key topics required for the PCEP exam. These include variables, data types, basic input/output, control flow, loops, functions, and error handling. Each question is accompanied by a detailed explanation to help you understand the correct answer and solidify your knowledge.
Whether you’re beginning your Python learning journey or preparing for the certification, this practice test will help you evaluate your skills and boost your confidence. Let’s dive in and take a step closer to earning your PCEP certification!
1. What is the output of the following Python code?
print(5 // 2)
A) 2
B) 2.5
C) 3
D) Syntax Error
2. Which of the following data types is immutable in Python?
A) List
B) Set
C) Dictionary
D) Tuple
3. What is the purpose of the pass statement in Python?
A) To pass values between functions
B) To create a new class
C) To serve as a no-operation (NOP) instruction
D) To exit a loop
4. How do you create a lambda function in Python?
A) lambda x: x + 1
B) function lambda x: x + 1
C) define lambda(x): return x + 1
D) lambda_function(x) => x + 1
5. Which of the following methods will remove the last item from a Python list and return it?
A) remove()
B) pop()
C) del
D) clear()
6. Which of the following operators is used for exponentiation in Python?
A) ^
B) **
C) exp()
D) pow()
7. What is the output of the following Python code?
my_str = "Hello, World!"
print(my_str[-1])
A) H
B) !
C) d
D) IndexError
8. How can you get the length of a list my_list in Python?
A) len(my_list)
B) my_list.len()
C) length(my_list)
D) my_list.length()
9. Which of the following statements is True about Python sets?
A) Sets are mutable, and elements are ordered.
B) Sets are mutable, and elements are unordered.
C) Sets are immutable, and elements are ordered.
D) Sets are immutable, and elements are unordered.
10. Which Python library is specifically designed for data manipulation and analysis?
A) NumPy
B) SciPy
C) Matplotlib
D) Pandas
11. What will the following code snippet output in Python?
for i in range(1, 5, 2):
print(i, end=" ")
A) 1 3
B) 1 2 3 4
C) 0 2 4
D) 1 3 5
12. How can you handle exceptions in Python?
A) Using the try and except blocks
B) Using the catch keyword
C) Using the error handler
D) Using the exception function
13. Which of the following is the correct way to read a file myfile.txt in Python?
A) open('myfile.txt', 'r')
B) file.read('myfile.txt')
C) read.file('myfile.txt')
D) openfile('myfile.txt')
14. What is the purpose of the __init__ method in Python classes?
A) To initialize static variables
B) To initialize the object’s attributes
C) To create class-level methods
D) To delete the object instances
15. How do you define a function my_function in Python?
A) define my_function():
B) function my_function() {}
C) def my_function():
D) func my_function() -> None:
16. Which of the following will correctly create a dictionary in Python?
A) my_dict = dict{1: 'apple', 2: 'banana'}
B) my_dict = {1: 'apple', 2: 'banana'}
C) my_dict = [1: 'apple', 2: 'banana']
D) my_dict = (1: 'apple', 2: 'banana')
17. What is the default value of the step parameter in Python's range() function?
A) 0
B) 1
C) None
D) -1
18. How can you concatenate two lists list1 and list2 in Python?
A) list1.concat(list2)
B) concat(list1, list2)
C) list1 + list2
D) list1.append(list2)
19. What will the enumerate() function return for a given list ['apple', 'banana', 'cherry']?
A) [(0, 'apple'), (1, 'banana'), (2, 'cherry')]
B) [('apple', 0), ('banana', 1), ('cherry', 2)]
C) {'apple': 0, 'banana': 1, 'cherry': 2}
D) ['apple', 'banana', 'cherry']
20. Which of the following methods can be used to add an element to a set in Python?
A) add()
B) append()
C) insert()
D) extend()
21. Which Python library provides functions to work with dates and times?
A) math
B) time
C) datetime
D) calendar
22. Which of the following Python code will correctly match an email address pattern using regular expressions?
import re
pattern = r'\b[A-Za-z0-9._%+-]+@[A-Za-z0-9.-]+\.[A-Z|a-z]{2,}\b'
result = re.match(pattern, 'test@example.com')
A) True
B) False
C) None
D) Error
23. How can you convert a bytes object b'Python' to a str object in Python?
A) str('Python')
B) 'Python'.decode('utf-8')
C) b'Python'.decode('utf-8')
D) str(b'Python', 'utf-8')
24. Which of the following functions will return the ASCII value of a character?
A) ord()
B) chr()
C) ascii()
D) char()
25. What will be the output of the following code snippet?
print(isinstance(1, object))
A) True
B) False
C) Error
D) None
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