PCEP Computer Programming and Python Fundamentals Practice Question
Which THREE of the following code snippets will successfully print the string 'Hello, World!'? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The PCEP exam often tests the distinction between string delimiters and the need for escaping quotes, trapping candidates who assume that any quote pair can contain the same quote character without escaping.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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print('''Hello, World!''')
Triple-quoted strings in Python, using three single quotes ('''), can span multiple lines but also work for single-line strings. The code print('''Hello, World!''') outputs the string exactly as 'Hello, World!' without any syntax error, as the triple quotes properly delimit the string.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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print('''Hello, World!''')
Why this is correct
Triple quotes are valid for strings.
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print("He said, "Hello!"")
Why it's wrong here
Unescaped double quotes inside double-quoted string cause error.
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print("Hello, World!")
Why this is correct
Valid double-quoted string.
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print('It's a beautiful day')
Why it's wrong here
Single quote inside single-quoted string ends prematurely.
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print('Hello, World!')
Why this is correct
Valid single-quoted string.
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