PCPP1 Networking And Restful Apis Practice Question
When using the 'socket' module, what is the effect of calling 'socket.settimeout(5.0)' on a socket object?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It causes the operation to raise a socket.timeout after 5 seconds
The settimeout() method sets a timeout in seconds for subsequent socket operations. If the operation does not complete within the time, a socket.timeout exception is raised.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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It sets the send buffer size to 5.0 bytes
Why it's wrong here
This is not related to send buffer size.
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It causes the operation to raise a socket.timeout after 5 seconds
Why this is correct
This is the correct behavior for blocking operations.
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It blocks the thread for exactly 5 seconds
Why it's wrong here
It does not block the thread; it limits the block duration of I/O operations.
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It forces the socket to close after 5 seconds of inactivity
Why it's wrong here
It does not automatically close the socket.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Python Institute exam blueprint
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