PCPP1 Graphical User Interface Programming Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are valid ways to configure a widget's appearance after it has been created?
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['bg'] = 'blue'
Widget appearance can be configured via the config() method, using dictionary-style access, or by directly calling attribute-specific methods if they exist (though config is standard).
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['bg'] = 'blue'
Why this is correct
Dictionary-style access is supported for configuration.
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widget.config(bg='blue')
Why this is correct
config() is the standard way to update attributes.
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widget.configure(bg='blue')
Why this is correct
configure() is an alias for config().
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widget.set_bg('blue')
Why it's wrong here
This method does not exist.
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widget.style = 'blue'
Why it's wrong here
Styles are not set via direct attribute assignment like this.
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