PCEP Practice Question: Data Types, Variables, Basic I/O and Operators
Which three of the following are Python arithmetic operators? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Python Institute often tests the distinction between arithmetic operators and bitwise operators, trapping candidates who mistake the vertical bar or ampersand for arithmetic symbols due to their visual similarity to plus or multiplication signs.
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+
The plus sign (+) is a standard Python arithmetic operator used for addition. It performs numeric addition when both operands are numbers, and also supports string concatenation, but its primary role in arithmetic contexts is addition.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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+
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Addition operator
- ✗
|
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Bitwise OR operator
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-
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Subtraction operator
- ✗
&
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Bitwise AND operator
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*
Why this is correct
Multiplication operator
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