Which built-in Python module is most commonly used to establish low-level network connections, perform port scanning, or create custom TCP/UDP listeners?

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A requests
B socket
C os
D subprocess

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Answer: B. socket

Answer: B) socket
Explanation: The socket module provides access to the BSD socket interface. It allows security scripts to open connections, bind to local addresses, and send or receive raw packets, making it the foundation for building port scanners and network listeners.

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Which built-in Python module is most commonly used to establish low-level network connections, perform port scanning, or create custom TCP/UDP listeners?

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