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What are the main differences between client and server processes in the context of computing and networking?
Why do server processes need to be continuously running for their services to be available?
How are sockets defined and identified in the context of networking?
Which statement is true about client sockets in comparison to server sockets?
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Why do computers communicate through software processes instead of directly with each other?
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What is the role of servers in the communication process between clients and servers?
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What is the primary purpose of server processes in computing and networking?
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Which type of sockets remain open as long as the server process is running?
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Why can client processes start and stop without affecting the overall system?
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Which statement best describes the role of sockets in networking?
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What is the significance of port numbers in socket identification?
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In networking, what happens when a client socket is closed?
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What differentiates client sockets from server sockets in terms of lifespan?
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Why do client processes need to initiate communication in networking?
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What is the significance of the DNS (Domain Name System) in computer networking?
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What is the primary function of the HTTP protocol in web communication?
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How do browsers resolve domain names to IP addresses?
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What is the purpose of Telnet and NS lookup tools in networking?
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Why is it essential for cybersecurity programmers to have a deep understanding of network concepts?
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Which component of a URL indicates the specific file or folder being accessed?
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What does the status code '404' represent in the context of HTTP responses?
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In terms of networking, what does the term 'packet communication' refer to?
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Why is understanding the TCP IP stack essential in network communication?
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Which protocol between TCP and UDP requires the sender to handle responses or retransmissions?
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What is a key feature that distinguishes TCP from UDP in terms of message delivery?
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Which component is included in both TCP and UDP packets for error detection?
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What port number is commonly used by services like DNS for simpler communication needs?
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Which network protocol is likened to a FedEx delivery service in terms of ensuring reliable message delivery?
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What is the primary difference between TCP and UDP messages in terms of reliability?
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In networking, where does TCP place the responsibility for ensuring message delivery?
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What is a characteristic that makes UDP a simpler alternative to TCP in networking?
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What type of information do UDP packets lack compared to TCP packets for data integrity?
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Study Notes
- Networking Concepts are being discussed before getting into practical Python code for network interfaces.
- Explanation of what a client, server, and socket are in the context of computing and networking.
- Processes in computing refer to anything that runs on a computer, such as programs like Python scripts or Microsoft Word.
- Computers communicate through software processes, not directly with each other.
- Clients are processes that initiate communication and request services, like web browsers accessing remote servers.
- Servers are processes that continuously run, waiting for incoming connections and responding to requests.
- Client processes can start and stop without affecting the overall system, while server processes need to be continuously running for their services to be available.
- Servers listen for incoming connections and respond based on their purpose, ending connections as needed.
- Sockets provide virtual channels for communication between client and server processes.
- Two types of sockets: client sockets for connecting to remote servers and server sockets for listening for incoming connections.
- Client sockets disappear once the connection is closed, while server sockets remain open as long as the server process is running.
- Sockets are identified by a combination of IP address and port number, with port numbers ranging from 0 to 65,365.
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Description
Learn about the fundamentals of networking before diving into Python code for network interfaces. Understand the roles of clients, servers, and sockets in computing and networking, as well as the significance of processes in computer operations.