PCPP1 Networking And Restful Apis Practice Question
Which TWO of the following exceptions might be raised during socket operations?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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TimeoutError
ConnectionRefusedError and TimeoutError are standard exceptions in network programming when connections fail.
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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ImportError
Why it's wrong here
Raised when imports fail.
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ValueError
Why it's wrong here
Raised for type/value mismatches.
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TimeoutError
Why this is correct
Raised when an operation exceeds the time limit.
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KeyError
Why it's wrong here
Raised for dictionary key lookups.
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ConnectionRefusedError
Why this is correct
Raised if the server rejects the connection.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Python Institute exam blueprint
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