PCPP1 Best Practices And Coding Conventions Practice Question
In a team environment, which PEP 8 guideline should be applied to maintain consistent indentation when mixing spaces and tabs?
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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Use spaces exclusively for indentation.
PEP 8 states that spaces are the preferred indentation method over tabs to ensure cross-platform consistency.
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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Use spaces exclusively for indentation.
Why this is correct
Spaces are the preferred indentation method according to PEP 8.
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Use tabs exclusively, as they are more efficient for file size.
Why it's wrong here
While tabs are valid in Python, PEP 8 recommends spaces.
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Always use a combination of tabs and spaces to allow personal editor configuration.
Why it's wrong here
PEP 8 explicitly discourages mixing tabs and spaces.
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Default to the indentation used by the first author of the module.
Why it's wrong here
Consistency should follow PEP 8, not just the first contributor.
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