PCPP1 Library Modules Practice Question
You are using configparser and want to access a value that might not exist, but provide a default value if it is missing. Which method is most appropriate?
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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parser.get('section', 'option', fallback='val')
The get() method accepts a 'fallback' argument to return a default value if the option is missing.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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parser.get('section', 'option', fallback='val')
Why this is correct
The fallback parameter handles missing options gracefully.
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parser.get('section', 'option', default='val')
Why it's wrong here
The parameter is 'fallback', not 'default'.
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parser.get_or_default('section', 'option', 'val')
Why it's wrong here
No such method exists.
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parser.exists('section', 'option') ? ...
Why it's wrong here
This is not Python syntax.
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parser.get('section', 'option') or 'val'
Why it's wrong here
This would raise NoOptionError before the 'or' is evaluated.
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