PCEP Computer Programming and Python Fundamentals Practice Question

Exhibit

x = 10
y = 5
if x > y:
    print("x greater")
elif x == y:
    print("equal")
else:
    print("y greater")

Refer to the exhibit. What is printed?

⚠ Common exam trap

The PCEP exam often tests the sequential evaluation of if-elif-else chains, where candidates mistakenly think multiple branches can execute or that the else branch runs when a prior condition is true.

Answer choices

Why each option matters

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Correct answer & explanation

✓

x greater

The code defines x = 10 and y = 5. The if-elif-else structure first checks if x > y, which is true (10 > 5), so it prints 'x greater' and skips the remaining conditions. Therefore, option B 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.

✗
None
Why it's wrong here
Something is printed.
✓
x greater
Why this is correct
The if condition is satisfied.
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equal
Why it's wrong here
The elif is not evaluated because the if was true.
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y greater
Why it's wrong here
The else only runs if all conditions are false.

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PCEP Computer Programming and Python Fundamentals Practice Question

Exhibit

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