PCPP1 Library Modules Practice Question
You are configuring logging using a dictConfig. You want to send logs to a RotatingFileHandler. Which key must you define in the 'handlers' section?
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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class
The 'class' key is required to specify the handler type, e.g., 'logging.handlers.RotatingFileHandler'.
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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destination
Why it's wrong here
The file path is specified via the 'filename' argument, not a destination key.
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type
Why it's wrong here
The key is 'class'.
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handler_type
Why it's wrong here
The key is 'class'.
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class
Why this is correct
The 'class' key identifies the handler implementation.
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