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Network Programming: Sockets

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What is the primary function of the BSD Socket API?

To convert lines to uppercase
To enable BSD compliant communication over TCP/IP (correct)
To enable TCP/IP communication over UDP
To provide simple IP communication using TCP

What is the main difference between TCP Sockets and UDP Sockets?

TCP Sockets are used for client-server communication, while UDP Sockets are used for peer-to-peer communication
TCP Sockets are used for BSD compliant communication, while UDP Sockets are used for TCP/IP communication
TCP Sockets provide reliable IP communication, while UDP Sockets provide simple IP communication (correct)
TCP Sockets are used for input streams, while UDP Sockets are used for output streams

What is a stream in the context of socket programming?

A sequence of characters that flow into or out of a process (correct)
A sequence of packets that flow into or out of a network
A sequence of sockets that flow into or out of a server
A sequence of bytes that flow into or out of a process

What is the purpose of the inFromServer stream in a client-server application?

To read modified data from the server (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a client sends a line to the server in a TCP client-server application?

The server converts the line to uppercase and sends it back to the client (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the welcomeSocket in a TCP server?

To create a socket for incoming client requests (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the clientSocket in a TCP client?

To create a socket for outgoing client requests (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of BSD sockets?

They require a client-server architecture (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a client creates a socket and connects to a hostid and port in a TCP client-server application?

The client sends a request to the server and waits for a response (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the connectionSocket in a TCP server?

To read input from the client (D) Signup and view all the answers

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