PCEP Practice Question: Data Types, Variables, Basic I/O and Operators
Which THREE of the following are arithmetic operators in Python?
⚠ Common exam trap
The PCEP exam often tests the distinction between arithmetic operators and bitwise or special-purpose operators, so candidates may mistakenly select `&` or `@` because they resemble arithmetic symbols, but they are not part of the core arithmetic operator set.
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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//
The double slash `//` is Python's floor division operator, which performs division and rounds down to the nearest integer. It is one of the standard arithmetic operators in Python, alongside `+`, `-`, `*`, `/`, `%`, and `**`.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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//
Why this is correct
Floor division operator.
- ✗
@
Why it's wrong here
Matrix multiplication operator (not basic arithmetic).
- ✗
&
Why it's wrong here
Bitwise AND operator.
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+
Why this is correct
Addition operator.
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**
Why this is correct
Exponentiation operator.
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