PCPP1 Library Modules Practice Question
In the csv module, how do you specify that the CSV file uses a semicolon (;) as a delimiter?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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csv.reader(f, delimiter=';')
The delimiter parameter in the csv.reader or csv.writer function is used for this purpose.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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csv.reader(f, char=';')
Why it's wrong here
There is no char parameter.
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csv.reader(f, sep=';')
Why it's wrong here
The parameter is named 'delimiter'.
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csv.reader(f, quotechar=';')
Why it's wrong here
quotechar is for the character used to quote fields.
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csv.reader(f, delimiter=';')
Why this is correct
This sets the correct field delimiter.
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