PCEP Control Flow, Loops, Lists and Logic Practice Question

What does the following code print?

x = 10

if x > 5:
    if x > 15:
        print("A")

else:

print("B")

else:

print("C")

⚠ Common exam trap

Python Institute often tests the misconception that the outer else (printing 'C') will execute when the inner condition fails, but candidates must remember that the outer else only runs if the outer condition is false.

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The code first checks if x > 5, which is true because x = 10. Then it checks if x > 15, which is false, so the else branch of the inner if-else executes, printing 'B'. The outer else is skipped entirely.

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

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No output
Why it's wrong here
There is output.
✗
C
Why it's wrong here
Would require x<=5.
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B
Why this is correct
Correct output.
✗
A
Why it's wrong here
Would require x>15.

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