10 Questions
What is the purpose of the RPC scheme mentioned in the text?
To implement a distributed file system
In the context of RPC mentioned in the text, where are the messages addressed to?
Distributed file system port on a server
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible disk operation in the RPC scheme described in the text?
stop()
What type of data does the return message in the RPC scheme typically contain?
Resulting data from the call
How are IPCs used in the Android operating system according to the text?
As RPC mechanisms between processes on the same system
Which framework in Android includes rich IPC mechanisms, as mentioned in the text?
Binder framework
What does Android define as a basic building block that provides utility to an Android application?
Application component
In Android applications, what can multiple application components be combined to achieve?
Provide functionality to an app
What is one of the key roles of an RPC daemon, based on the text provided?
Handle client requests for distributed file system operations
Why might several requests be needed for a whole file transfer in the RPC scheme mentioned?
To allow for transferring large files in smaller blocks
This quiz covers the concept of remote procedure call (RPC) communication in the context of separate systems. It discusses the structured messages exchanged in RPC, addressing an RPC daemon on a remote system, and containing identifiers for functions to execute.
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