Bounded Buffer Problem in Operating Systems

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In a client-server system, what does the server do when it receives a connection request from the client?

Creates multiple private communication ports for future use

Creates one private communication port and returns it to the client

Creates two private communication ports and returns the handle to one of them to the client (correct)

Returns the client's connection request without taking any action

Which statement accurately describes a socket in networking?

A socket is a type of firewall used to secure network connections

A socket is a physical device that enables communication between nodes

A socket is a unique identifier assigned by the server to each client

A socket is a combination of IP address and a randomly assigned port number (correct)

What does the term 'stub' refer to in the context of Remote Procedure Calls (RPC)?

An encryption mechanism for securing network traffic

Client-side proxy for the actual procedure on the server (correct)

A server-side proxy for handling client requests

A tool used for debugging network connections

Which of the following is true about MulticastSocket class?

It enables data to be sent to multiple recipients Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of External Data Representation (XDL) format in Remote Procedure Calls (RPC)?

To handle data representation accounting for different network architectures Signup and view all the answers

In a Pipe, which issue arises when considering communication between two processes?

Unidirectional communication only Signup and view all the answers

What role does the rendezvous service play in remote communication?

It acts as a matchmaker service connecting clients and servers Signup and view all the answers

Why are all ports below 1024 referred to as 'well known' ports?

They are reserved for standard network services like HTTP and FTP Signup and view all the answers

What does the special IP address 127.0.0.1 refer to?

'127.0.0.1' refers to a loopback address pointing back to the local machine Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Microsoft Interface Definition Language (MIDL) in Remote Procedure Calls (RPC)?

To compile stub code from a given specification written in MIDL Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

In a client-server system, what does the server do when it receives a connection request from the client?

Which statement accurately describes a socket in networking?

What does the term 'stub' refer to in the context of Remote Procedure Calls (RPC)?

Which of the following is true about MulticastSocket class?

What is the purpose of External Data Representation (XDL) format in Remote Procedure Calls (RPC)?

In a Pipe, which issue arises when considering communication between two processes?

What role does the rendezvous service play in remote communication?

Why are all ports below 1024 referred to as 'well known' ports?

What does the special IP address 127.0.0.1 refer to?

What is the purpose of Microsoft Interface Definition Language (MIDL) in Remote Procedure Calls (RPC)?

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