PCPP1 Best Practices And Coding Conventions Practice Question
Which TWO practices ensure secure handling of sensitive environment configurations?
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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Add '.env' to your '.gitignore' file.
Using .env files and ignoring them in version control is the 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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Commit .env files to the code repository.
Why it's wrong here
Never commit secrets to Git.
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Store secrets in code comments.
Why it's wrong here
Comments are visible to everyone.
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Share the '.env' file via email.
Why it's wrong here
Insecure communication.
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Add '.env' to your '.gitignore' file.
Why this is correct
Prevents accidental commits.
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Use a library like 'python-dotenv' to load configuration.
Why this is correct
Safely manages local environment variables.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Python Institute exam blueprint
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