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

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

def divide(a, b):
    try:
        result = a / b
        print('Result:', result)
    except ZeroDivisionError:
        print('Cannot divide by zero')
    except TypeError:
        print('Unsupported operand')

divide(10, 0)

What is the output when the following code is executed?

try:
    print(1/0)

except ZeroDivisionError:

print("Cannot divide by zero")

⚠ Common exam trap

Python Institute often tests the distinction between an unhandled exception (crash) and a caught exception (graceful handling). In this case, the exception is caught, so the program does not crash.

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Correct answer & explanation

✓

Cannot divide by zero

The code inside the try block attempts to divide by zero, which raises a ZeroDivisionError. The except block catches this exception and executes its print statement, outputting 'Cannot divide by zero'.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

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

✓
Cannot divide by zero
Why this is correct
ZeroDivisionError is caught.
✗
The program crashes with an unhandled exception
Why it's wrong here
Exception is handled.
✗
Result: 0
Why it's wrong here
The division does not execute.
✗
Unsupported operand
Why it's wrong here
TypeError is not raised.

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

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