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Question 188 of 498
PCEP Control Flow, Loops, Lists and Logic Practice Question
Arrange the steps to install a third-party Python package using pip.
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Correct answer & explanation
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1. Ensure pip is installed. 2. Run 'pip install package_name'. 3. Verify the installation by importing the package in Python.
Installing packages with pip involves checking pip, running install, and verifying.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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1. Ensure pip is installed. 2. Run 'pip install package_name'. 3. Verify the installation by importing the package in Python.
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because pip must be available before installing a package, and verification confirms successful installation.
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1. Run 'pip install package_name'. 2. Check if pip is installed. 3. Verify the installation.
Why it's wrong here
This order is incorrect because you cannot run pip install if pip is not yet installed or verified.
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1. Verify the installation by importing the package. 2. Ensure pip is installed. 3. Run 'pip install package_name'.
Why it's wrong here
This order is illogical because you cannot verify an installation before installing the package.
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1. Download the package manually from a website. 2. Run 'pip install' with the downloaded file. 3. Check pip version.
Why it's wrong here
This order is incorrect because pip handles downloading automatically, and checking pip version is not a verification step.
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Last reviewed: Jun 11, 2026
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