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ECE 315: Client-Server Code in Unix

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What is the primary purpose of the listen primitive in TCP?

To listen for connection attempts at a specified security and precedence from any remote destination (correct)
To transmit data with a connection request
To disconnect a TCP connection
To establish an active connection with a specified remote destination

In a client-server architecture, which entity is responsible for initiating a connection request?

TCP Entity
Node B
Node A (correct)
IP Entity

What is the purpose of the IP entity in the TCP/IP protocol stack?

To encode data using ordered byte streams
To route data packets between networks (correct)
To manage the TCP connection state
To provide connection-oriented services

What is the primary difference between a connection request and an active connection establishment in TCP?

The initiator of the connection request (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the TCP entity in the TCP/IP protocol stack?

To provide connection-oriented services (A) Signup and view all the answers

In a TCP connection, what happens when a client initiates a connection request?

The server listens for connection attempts (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the application protocol in the TCP/IP protocol stack?

To request services from the TCP entity (D) Signup and view all the answers

In a TCP connection, what is the purpose of the disconnection process?

To terminate an existing connection (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using TCP in a client-server architecture?

Reliable, connection-oriented data transfer (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the MAC/PHY layer in the TCP/IP protocol stack?

To manage the communication medium (B) Signup and view all the answers

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