PCEP-30-01 Exam Information and Guideline
Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
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Exam Specification:
- Exam Name: Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP-30-01)
- Exam Code: PCEP-30-01
- Exam Duration: 45 minutes
- Exam Format: Multiple-choice questions
Course Outline:
1. Introduction to Python Programming
- Overview of Python and its key features
- Installing Python and setting up the development environment
- Writing and executing Python programs
2. Python Syntax and Data Types
- Understanding Python syntax and code structure
- Working with variables, data types, and operators
- Using built-in functions and libraries
3. Control Flow and Decision Making
- Implementing control flow structures: if-else statements, loops, and conditional expressions
- Writing programs to solve simple problems using decision-making constructs
4. Data Structures in Python
- Working with lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries
- Manipulating and accessing data within data structures
5. Functions and Modules
- Creating functions and defining parameters
- Importing and using modules in Python programs
6. File Handling and Input/Output Operations
- Reading from and writing to files
- Processing text and binary data
7. Exception Handling
- Handling errors and exceptions in Python programs
- Implementing try-except blocks and raising exceptions
8. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics
- Understanding the principles of object-oriented programming
- Defining and using classes and objects
Exam Objectives:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of Python programming concepts, syntax, and code structure.
2. Apply control flow structures and decision-making constructs in Python programs.
3. Work with various data types and manipulate data using built-in functions.
4. Use functions, modules, and libraries to modularize and organize code.
5. Perform file handling operations and input/output operations in Python.
6. Handle errors and exceptions in Python programs.
7. Understand the basics of object-oriented programming (OOP) in Python.
Exam Syllabus:
The exam syllabus covers the following topics (but is not limited to):
- Python syntax and code structure
- Variables, data types, and operators
- Control flow structures and decision-making constructs
- Lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries
- Functions and modules
- File handling and input/output operations
- Exception handling
- Object-oriented programming (OOP) basics