PCPP1 Library Modules Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are required to successfully write a row to a CSV file?
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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An instance of csv.writer.
You need an open file object and a csv.writer instance.
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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A list of strings to write.
Why it's wrong here
While needed for writerow(), it is not a structural requirement of the setup phase.
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An instance of csv.writer.
Why this is correct
The writer object handles the formatting.
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A call to csv.close().
Why it's wrong here
csv has no close() method.
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A predefined dialect.
Why it's wrong here
The default dialect is sufficient.
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A file object opened in write mode.
Why this is correct
The writer needs a file stream.
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