PCEP Computer Programming and Python Fundamentals Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are built-in Python data types?
⚠ Common exam trap
The PCEP exam often tests the distinction between the exact built-in type name (`dict`) and its common descriptive name (`dictionary`), or between a built-in type (`list`) and a module-provided type (`array`), to catch candidates who rely on general programming knowledge rather than precise Python syntax.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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tuple
`tuple` is a built-in immutable sequence type in Python, used to store ordered collections of items. It is defined by parentheses or the `tuple()` constructor and is a core data type alongside `list`, `set`, and `dict`.
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tuple
Why this is correct
tuple is a built-in immutable sequence type.
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array
Why it's wrong here
array is from the array module, not a built-in type.
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list
Why this is correct
list is a built-in sequence type.
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set
Why this is correct
set is a built-in mutable set type.
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dictionary
Why it's wrong here
The correct type name is dict, not dictionary.
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