PCPP2 Interprocess Communication Practice Question
You are using the subprocess.run() function to execute an external command. Which argument ensures that the command's stdout is captured as a string rather than printed to the console?
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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capture_output=True
Setting capture_output=True automatically sets stdout and stderr to subprocess.PIPE.
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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capture_output=True
Why this is correct
This captures standard output and error automatically.
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text=True
Why it's wrong here
This decodes output to string but does not capture it by itself.
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stdout=True
Why it's wrong here
stdout must be set to subprocess.PIPE.
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shell=True
Why it's wrong here
Shell=True executes the command through the shell.
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pipe=True
Why it's wrong here
There is no pipe=True argument.
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redirect=True
Why it's wrong here
There is no redirect=True argument.
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