10 Questions
What is the primary function of the BSD Socket API?
To enable BSD compliant communication over TCP/IP
What is the main difference between TCP Sockets and UDP Sockets?
TCP Sockets provide reliable IP communication, while UDP Sockets provide simple IP communication
What is a stream in the context of socket programming?
A sequence of characters 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
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
What is the purpose of the welcomeSocket in a TCP server?
To create a socket for incoming client requests
What is the purpose of the clientSocket in a TCP client?
To create a socket for outgoing client requests
What is a characteristic of BSD sockets?
They require a client-server architecture
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
What is the purpose of the connectionSocket in a TCP server?
To read input from the client
This quiz covers the basics of sockets in network programming, including their role in sending and receiving messages, and their relationship with the operating system.
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