PCEP Control Flow, Loops, Lists and Logic Practice Question
How many times will the following loop print 'Hi'?
for i in range(3):
print('Hi')⚠ Common exam trap
Python Institute often tests the off-by-one misconception where candidates think `range(3)` includes 3, leading them to choose 4 iterations, or they mistakenly count from 1 instead of 0.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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3
The loop `for i in range(3):` iterates exactly three times because `range(3)` generates the sequence 0, 1, 2. Each iteration executes `print('Hi')`, so 'Hi' is printed three times. Option B is correct.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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2
Why it's wrong here
Counts from 0 to 2, not 1 to 2.
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3
Why this is correct
Correct number of iterations.
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0
Why it's wrong here
Loop runs.
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4
Why it's wrong here
Range(3) stops at 2.
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