PCEP Computer Programming and Python Fundamentals Practice Question
Which TWO of the following expressions evaluate to True? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Python Institute often tests the distinction between truthy/falsy values and the behavior of bool() with numeric zero, leading candidates to mistakenly think bool(0) returns True.
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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3 == 3
The equality operator '==' compares the two operands and returns True if they are equal. Since 3 is indeed equal to 3, the expression evaluates to True.
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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'a' > 'b'
Why it's wrong here
'a' < 'b' lexicographically.
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5 > 10
Why it's wrong here
False, 5 is not greater than 10.
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3 == 3
Why this is correct
True, equal.
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bool(0)
Why it's wrong here
0 is falsy.
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not False
Why this is correct
True.
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