Python Control Flow - Practice Questions 2026 - Free Online Course

Mastering Python requires more than just reading syntax; it requires the ability to logic through complex decision-making structures. This Python Control Flow practice course is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Whether you are preparing for a technical interview or a certification exam, these practice tests provide the rigorous training needed to master loops and conditionals.

Why Serious Learners Choose These Practice Exams

Serious learners understand that coding proficiency is a muscle built through repetition and problem-solving. Unlike standard tutorials, these practice exams challenge your ability to predict output, identify logical fallacies, and optimize code efficiency. We provide a massive, original question bank that simulates real-world coding hurdles, ensuring that you don't just memorize patterns but actually understand the underlying mechanics of Python.

Course Structure

The course is strategically organized into six distinct levels to ensure a smooth but challenging learning curve:

Basics / Foundations: This section focuses on the fundamental syntax of if, elif, and else statements. You will practice simple boolean logic and understanding how indentation dictates code execution in Python.
Core Concepts: Here, we dive deeper into standard loop structures, specifically for and while loops. You will tackle iterator behavior and the basic usage of range functions to control loop cycles.
Intermediate Concepts: This level introduces loop control statements such as break, continue, and pass. You will learn how to manipulate the flow of a loop mid-execution and handle nested conditional logic.
Advanced Concepts: Focus on sophisticated patterns including nested loops, list comprehensions with conditionals, and the elusive else clause used with loops. These are the areas where most beginners struggle.
Real-world Scenarios: Apply your knowledge to practical problems. These questions mimic tasks like data filtering, input validation, and building menu-driven programs, testing your ability to write functional logic.
Mixed Revision / Final Test: A comprehensive evaluation that pulls from all previous sections. This timed environment tests your speed and accuracy across the entire spectrum of Python control flow.

Sample Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the output of the following code snippet?

Python

x = [1, 2, 3]

for i in x:

if i == 2:

continue

print(i, end=" ")

Option 1: 1 2 3
Option 2: 1 2
Option 3: 1 3
Option 4: 1
Option 5: Error
Correct Answer: Option 3
Correct Answer Explanation: The continue statement skips the remainder of the current iteration and moves to the next item in the loop. When i equals 2, the print function is skipped, resulting in "1 3 ".
Wrong Answers Explanation: * Option 1 is wrong because it ignores the if condition entirely.
- Option 2 is wrong because it suggests the loop stopped at 2, which would only happen with a break statement.
- Option 4 is wrong because it suggests the loop stopped early.
- Option 5 is wrong because the syntax is perfectly valid Python.

Question 2

How many times will the word "Hello" be printed?

Python

count = 0

while count < 3:

print("Hello")

count += 1

else:

print("Hello")

Option 1: 2
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 4
Option 4: 1
Option 5: 0
Correct Answer: Option 3
Correct Answer Explanation: The while loop runs 3 times (for count = 0, 1, and 2). In Python, the else block attached to a loop executes once the loop condition becomes false. Therefore, 3 prints from the loop plus 1 print from the else block equals 4.
Wrong Answers Explanation: * Option 1 is wrong because the loop condition includes 0, 1, and 2.
- Option 2 is wrong because it fails to account for the else block.
- Option 5 and 4 are wrong because the initial condition (0 < 3) is true, ensuring multiple iterations.