The compiled Python bytecode is stored in les having names ending with:

The correct answer is C. pyc. Python compiles source code into bytecode and stores it in files with the .pyc extension (option C) - the "c" stands for "compiled." These files are typically placed in a __pycache__ directory and allow Python to skip re-parsing unchanged source files on subsequent runs. A…

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The compiled Python bytecode is stored in les having names ending with:

Options

Apy
Bpyb
Cpyc
Dpc

How the community answered

(26 responses)

A
4% (1)
B
15% (4)
C
77% (20)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

Python compiles source code into bytecode and stores it in files with the .pyc extension (option C) - the "c" stands for "compiled." These files are typically placed in a __pycache__ directory and allow Python to skip re-parsing unchanged source files on subsequent runs.

A (.py) - that's the source code file itself, not the compiled output.
B (.pyb) - not a real Python file extension; a plausible-looking distractor.
D (.pc) - also not a valid Python extension; another invented option.

Memory tip: Think .py + c for compiled → .pyc. The pattern mirrors other languages: Java uses .class, C uses .o - Python uses .pyc.

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