PCEP Computer Programming and Python Fundamentals Practice Question
An application requires different messages based on temperature. Given: temp = 25
if temp > 30:
print('Hot')elif temp > 20:
print('Warm')else:
print('Cool')What is the output?
⚠ Common exam trap
The PCEP exam often tests the misconception that `elif` is optional or that the `else` block will execute even when a preceding `elif` is True, leading candidates to incorrectly choose 'Cool'.
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
✓
Warm
The condition `temp > 30` is False (25 is not greater than 30), so the first `if` block is skipped. The `elif temp > 20` condition is True (25 > 20), so the `print('Warm')` statement executes, outputting 'Warm'. Option D is correct.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
No output
Why it's wrong here
One condition will execute.
- ✗
Hot
Why it's wrong here
Temp is not above 30.
- ✗
Cool
Why it's wrong here
Temp is above 20.
- ✓
Warm
Why this is correct
Temp is above 20, below 30.
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