PCEP Practice Question: Data Types, Variables, Basic I/O and Operators

Order the steps to debug a Python script using print statements.

Drag steps to the numbered slots on the right, or tap a step then tap a slot.

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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

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1. Insert print statements, 2. Run the script, 3. Analyze the output, 4. Remove print statements

Debugging with print involves inserting prints, running, analyzing, and cleaning up.

Answer analysis

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

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1. Insert print statements, 2. Run the script, 3. Analyze the output, 4. Remove print statements
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because you first add prints to inspect variables, then run to see output, analyze to find issues, and finally clean up by removing prints.
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1. Insert print statements, 2. Remove print statements, 3. Run the script, 4. Analyze the output
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because removing prints before running and analyzing defeats the purpose of debugging; you need the prints present to see the output.
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1. Run the script, 2. Insert print statements, 3. Analyze the output, 4. Remove print statements
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because you must insert prints before running to get useful debug information; running first without prints yields no insight.
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1. Analyze the output, 2. Insert print statements, 3. Run the script, 4. Remove print statements
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because you cannot analyze output before running the script with prints; analysis must follow the run.

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