What does the first argument to socket.socket() specify?

The protocol number, such as IPPROTO_TCP

The socket type, such as SOCK_STREAM for TCP

The address family, such as AF_INET for IPv4

Why is it important to call close() on a socket after finishing communication?

To reset the socket to a reusable state

To encrypt the connection for security

To flush the send buffer and ensure all data is sent

To release the file descriptor and free system resources

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PCPP-32-101 4.2 Work with Sockets in Python PCPP-32-1 Practice Questions (Page 4)

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Questions 16–20

16application · medium
A script connects to a server and then waits for data. If the server does not respond within 5 seconds, the script should raise a timeout exception. Which code snippet correctly sets a timeout on the socket?
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17foundation · easy
What does the first argument to socket.socket() specify?
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18foundation · easy
Why is it important to call close() on a socket after finishing communication?
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19foundation · easy
Which method is used to properly close a socket connection?
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20application · medium
A script sends a large HTTP request body to a server. The developer is concerned that send() may not send all data in one call. Which method should be used to ensure all data is sent?
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PCPP-32-101 4.2 Work with Sockets in Python PCPP-32-1 Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

A script connects to a server and then waits for data. If the server does not respond within 5 seconds, the script should raise a timeout exception. Which code snippet correctly sets a timeout on the socket?

What does the first argument to socket.socket() specify?

Why is it important to call close() on a socket after finishing communication?

Which method is used to properly close a socket connection?

A script sends a large HTTP request body to a server. The developer is concerned that send() may not send all data in one call. Which method should be used to ensure all data is sent?

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