How well can you print?

What this Python output-prediction question tests

This is an easy Python question that asks you to read a code snippet and predict its output. It directly tests your familiarity with Python's syntax, operator precedence, and built-in functions.

Questions of this type are common in technical interviews because they reveal how carefully a candidate reads code and whether they understand how Python evaluates expressions. Even experienced developers can stumble if they misremember operator behaviour or the exact semantics of a language feature. The best approach is to trace through the code mentally or on paper, one line at a time, keeping track of variable state and return values.

• Python operator precedence and associativity
• Built-in function behaviour
• String and numeric type coercion
• Control flow and function calls