PCPP2 Network Programming Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are valid ways to send or receive data?
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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socket.send()
recv(), send(), and sendall() are the primary methods for data transfer in Python sockets.
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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socket.send()
Why this is correct
Standard method to send bytes.
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socket.sendall()
Why this is correct
Standard method to send all data.
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socket.recv()
Why this is correct
Standard method to receive bytes.
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socket.transfer()
Why it's wrong here
Not a socket method.
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socket.push()
Why it's wrong here
Not a socket method.
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