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Python if‑elif‑else Review Questions – Test Your Understanding

Review your knowledge of Python if‑elif‑else conditional statements with structured questions. Great for beginners preparing for exams, quizzes, or coding interviews.

🔍 Review Questions

  1. What is the purpose of the 'if' statement in Python?

  2. Answer

    The 'if' statement is used for conditional execution. It evaluates a condition and executes its block of code only if the condition is True.

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  3. When should you use 'elif' instead of separate 'if' statements?

  4. Answer

    'elif' should be used when checking multiple exclusive conditions where only one block should execute. Separate 'if' statements check independently and multiple blocks could execute.

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  5. What is the purpose of the 'else' clause in conditionals?

  6. Answer

    The 'else' clause provides a default block of code that executes when all preceding 'if' and 'elif' conditions evaluate to False.

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  7. What is a nested conditional and when would you use one?

  8. Answer

    A nested conditional is an 'if' statement inside another 'if' statement. It's used when you need to check additional conditions only after a primary condition is met.

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  9. How does Python determine which block to execute in an if-elif-else chain?

  10. Answer

    Python evaluates conditions from top to bottom. It executes the first block where the condition is True, skips all remaining conditions, and executes the 'else' block only if all conditions were False.

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  11. What are some common mistakes beginners make with Python conditionals?

  12. Answer

    Common mistakes include: 1. Forgetting colons after conditions 2. Using assignment (=) instead of comparison (==) 3. Incorrect indentation of blocks 4. Over-nesting conditionals unnecessarily 5. Not covering all possible cases

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  13. How can you test multiple conditions in a single 'if' statement?

  14. Answer

    Use logical operators: 'and' (both true), 'or' (either true), 'not' (inverse). Parentheses can group conditions for clarity and proper evaluation order.

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