Practice What is a Socket? - 18.2.1 | 18. Network Programming | Advanced Programming
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Question 1

Easy

What is a socket?

💡 Hint: Think of it as a connection point.

Question 2

Easy

List the two types of sockets.

💡 Hint: Consider reliable vs. fast communication.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What defines a socket?

  • IP address + Hostname
  • IP address + Port number
  • Hostname + Port number

💡 Hint: Remember the two essential components that create a socket.

Question 2

True or False: UDP provides guaranteed data delivery.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the reliability of TCP compared to UDP.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a simple chat application architecture that uses both TCP and UDP. Explain when you would choose each protocol in your application.

💡 Hint: Think about the requirements for real-time interactions and data integrity.

Question 2

Illustrate an attack scenario where sockets can be exploited. What precautions can you take to mitigate these risks?

💡 Hint: Consider how securing endpoints and monitoring requests can enhance security.

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