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PCAP™ - Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP-31-0x)Exam Syllabus OverviewProvided by CertCraft InstituteThe PCAP - Certified Associate in Python Programming certification validates the ability to accomplish coding tasks related to the basics of Python programming. It confirms that the candidate has acquired the skills and knowledge necessary to work with Python's core syntax, data types, control flow, functions, modules, and basic object-oriented programming.This syllabus outlines the core areas assessed in the PCAP-31-0x certification exam.1. Python FundamentalsPython interpreter and execution modelCode structure, indentation, and commentsBasic input/output operationsWorking with strings and string methodsThe use of variables and simple expressionsNaming conventions and style guide (PEP 8)2. Control Flow - Loops and Conditionalsif, if-else, if-elif-else statementswhile and for loopsbreak, continue, and pass statementsLoop nesting and iteration over sequencesLogical, comparison, and membership operators3. Data Types, Collections, and OperationsNumeric types: int, float, complexSequence types: strings, lists, tuplesMapping and set types: dictionaries, setsList and dictionary operations and methodsIndexing, slicing, and basic data manipulationType casting and type checking4. Functions and Exception HandlingDefining and calling functionsParameters, arguments, and return valuesScope and lifetime of variables (local/global)Lambda functions and default parametersHandling exceptions using try-exceptUsing finally and else with exception handling5. Modules and PackagesImporting standard and custom modulesThe Python Standard Library (math, random, etc.)Using from.import, import asCreating and organizing your own modulesBasics of Python packages and namespaces6. Basics of Object-Oriented ProgrammingUnderstanding classes and objectsDefining classes and constructors (__init__)Instance and class attributesMethods and self referenceInheritance basics and method overridingExam FormatNumber of Questions: ~40Type: Single and multiple-choiceDuration: 65 minutesPassing Score: Typically around 70% (may vary by testing provider)Delivery: Online proctored or authorized testing centersPrerequisites: None (basic Python knowledge is recommended)

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