SSL and WebSockets in Python

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What is the main purpose of SSL in network communication?

Real-time communication

Handling errors

Ensuring data integrity (correct)

Creating persistent connections

Which technology has superseded SSL, offering better encryption and more security features?

Transport Layer Security (TLS) (correct)

Socket programming

HTTP connections

WebSockets

How does WebSockets differ from regular HTTP connections?

It is based on a request-response model

It establishes a persistent connection for real-time communication (correct)

It uses UDP instead of TCP

It requires explicit request and response for every message sent

What type of encryption protocols can sockets be used with to provide secure communication over a network?

SSL/TLS Signup and view all the answers

Which module in Python is used to create a WebSocket server?

websockets Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main challenges in socket programming according to the text?

Error handling Signup and view all the answers

In the context of sockets, what does TCP stand for?

Transmission Control Protocol Signup and view all the answers

Which type of protocol is UDP in the context of sockets?

Connectionless and unreliable Signup and view all the answers

In what way do WebSockets enable communication between a client and server?

Through bidirectional, real-time interaction without explicit requests Signup and view all the answers

How do sockets contribute to the scalability of applications?

By allowing handling of multiple connections simultaneously Signup and view all the answers

What feature of sockets makes them suitable for applications requiring high-speed data transfer?

Using low-level network protocols Signup and view all the answers

Which transport protocol is known for being connectionless and unreliable in the context of sockets?

UDP Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of binding the socket in socket programming?

To specify the IP address and port number Signup and view all the answers

Why do server sockets enter a listening state in socket programming?

To wait for incoming connections from client sockets Signup and view all the answers

What role does the 'Accepting connections' step play in socket programming?

To create a new socket object for handling a client connection Signup and view all the answers

How do sockets enable devices to communicate over a network?

By offering a reliable, flexible, and efficient communication method Signup and view all the answers

What is one key advantage of using sockets in network programming?

Providing a reliable and efficient means of inter-device communication Signup and view all the answers

In network programming, why is it important to close the sockets after communication is complete?

To release the resources used by the connection Signup and view all the answers