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PCAP Strings Practice Question

Exhibit

name = "Alice"
age = 25
txt = f"{name:>10} is {age:03d} years old."
print(txt)

Refer to the exhibit. What is printed?

⚠ Common exam trap

Python Institute often tests the subtle distinction between string padding (spaces) and numeric zero-padding, and the fact that the `>` alignment specifier applies to strings while `0` padding applies only to numbers, causing candidates to overlook the leading spaces or the zero-padded age.

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

✓

' Alice is 025 years old.'

The Python code uses an f-string with the format specifier `:>10s}` for the name and `:03d}` for the age. The `>10s` right-aligns the string 'Alice' in a field of width 10, producing 5 leading spaces. The `03d` formats the integer 25 as a zero-padded three-digit string '025'. The final output is `' Alice is 025 years old.'`.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • ✓

    ' Alice is 025 years old.'

    Why this is correct

    Correct: name right-aligned, age zero-padded.

  • ✗

    ' Alice is 25 years old.'

    Why it's wrong here

    Same as C.

  • ✗

    'Alice is 25 years old.'

    Why it's wrong here

    This would be left-aligned.

  • ✗

    ' Alice is 25 years old.'

    Why it's wrong here

    Missing zero-padding.

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