PCPP2 Network Programming Practice Question
You are building an application using SSL/TLS. Which module must be used to wrap a standard socket to provide encrypted communication?
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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ssl
The ssl module provides the necessary wrappers to enable TLS/SSL over standard socket objects.
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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cryptography
Why it's wrong here
cryptography is a third-party library, not part of the standard library for basic wrapping.
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hashlib
Why it's wrong here
hashlib is for cryptographic hashing, not network encryption.
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ssl
Why this is correct
The ssl module provides the wrap_socket or context-based wrapping functionality.
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socket.ssl
Why it's wrong here
The ssl module is a separate standard library module, not a sub-module of socket.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Python Institute exam blueprint
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