Networking Basics: Understanding Sockets
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What is a socket in the context of networking?

  • A physical device used to connect to a network
  • An end-point of a two-way communication link between two programs on the network (correct)
  • A specific type of server application
  • A protocol for secure data transmission

    • How does a server application typically handle connection requests from a client?

  • By listening to a specific port (correct)
  • By establishing multiple dedicated connections
  • By assigning local port numbers to the server
  • By sending connection requests to the client

    • What does the client do during the connection process?

  • Uses a specific type of server application
  • Is assigned a local port number and binds a socket to it (correct)
  • Establishes multiple dedicated connections to the server
  • Sends connection requests to the server

    • Which Java class represents one end of a two-way connection between your Java program and another program on the network?

    <p>Socket class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you are writing server software, what class would you be interested in, according to the text?

    <p>ServerSocket class</p> Signup and view all the answers

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