H13-311_V3.5 · Question #262
What operating systems does Python support? (Multiple Choice)
The correct answer is A. DOS B. Linux C. Mac OSX D. Windows. Python is a cross-platform language, meaning it was designed from the ground up to run on multiple operating systems - all four choices (A through D) are correct. Linux and Mac OSX (macOS) are both Unix-based systems where Python is often pre-installed or natively supported…
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What operating systems does Python support? (Multiple Choice)
Options
- ADOS
- BLinux
- CMac OSX
- DWindows
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Explanation
Python is a cross-platform language, meaning it was designed from the ground up to run on multiple operating systems - all four choices (A through D) are correct. Linux and Mac OSX (macOS) are both Unix-based systems where Python is often pre-installed or natively supported, while Windows support makes Python accessible to the majority of desktop users. DOS support, though legacy and limited to older Python 2.x builds, is historically recognized in exam contexts as part of Python's broad compatibility story.
Since all four options are correct, there are no wrong distractors here - the trap is assuming Python is exclusive to one platform (e.g., Linux only), which it is not.
Memory tip: Think "Python is everywhere" - if you can name an OS, Python has likely run on it. For exams, default to selecting all options when asked about Python's OS support, as its cross-platform portability is one of its defining selling points.
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