PCPP1 Library Modules Practice Question
When parsing an XML document using xml.etree.ElementTree, you want to find all 'item' tags that are immediate children of the root element. Which method is most efficient for this?
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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root.findall('item')
The findall() method with a direct path is the standard way to retrieve specific children.
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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root.findall('item')
Why this is correct
findall('item') retrieves direct children matching the tag name.
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root.iter('item')
Why it's wrong here
iter() searches the entire subtree, not just immediate children.
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root.find('item')
Why it's wrong here
find() only returns the first match.
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root.get('item')
Why it's wrong here
get() is used for attribute values.
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