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PCAP practice test 2026: Python Institute PCEP / PCAP

Python syntax, control flow, functions, collections and OOP. Topics: Python, Python Basics, Python Control Flow, Python Functions, Python Collections, Python OOP. Free, timed and scored instantly, with an explanation for every answer.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions are in the PCAP practice test?

40 questions in 65 minutes, weighted by the official exam areas: Modules and packages (12%): 6 questions; Exceptions (14%): 5 questions; Strings (18%): 8 questions; Object-oriented programming (34%): 12 questions; Miscellaneous: comprehensions, lambdas, closures, I/O (22%): 9 questions. Aim for 70% or more.

Is this PCAP mock exam free?

Free to take: sign in and sit it up to 2 times every 30 days (learners on a GeeksArray course have no limit). Every attempt draws a fresh set of questions.

Are these real PCAP exam questions?

No. They are original practice questions written against the official Python Institute PCEP / PCAP exam guide, so they cover the same areas and difficulty without copying the real exam.

What do I get after the test?

An estimated score, a breakdown by exam area so you know what to revise, and an explanation for every answer.

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