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?

<p>It enables data to be sent to multiple recipients (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To handle data representation accounting for different network architectures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Unidirectional communication only (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the rendezvous service play in remote communication?

<p>It acts as a matchmaker service connecting clients and servers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They are reserved for standard network services like HTTP and FTP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the special IP address 127.0.0.1 refer to?

<p>'127.0.0.1' refers to a loopback address pointing back to the local machine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To compile stub code from a given specification written in MIDL (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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