PCPP1 Graphical User Interface Programming Practice Question
How do you set a specific font for a widget?
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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widget.config(font=('Arial', 12))
The 'font' parameter accepts a tuple or string defining font family, size, and style.
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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widget.set_font('Arial', 12)
Why it's wrong here
set_font() does not exist.
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widget.style('Arial', 12)
Why it's wrong here
style() is not a widget method.
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widget.font = 'Arial 12'
Why it's wrong here
Direct attribute assignment is not the standard way to set fonts.
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widget.config(font=('Arial', 12))
Why this is correct
The font parameter is the standard way to set typography.
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