Practice Essential Linux Socket System Calls And Libraries (1.3) - Linux Network Programming
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Essential Linux Socket System Calls and Libraries

Practice - Essential Linux Socket System Calls and Libraries

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of the socket() function?

💡 Hint: Think about what a socket represents in networking.

Question 2 Easy

Name one core header file used in socket programming.

💡 Hint: Consider the file managing socket definitions.

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Question 1

What does the connect() function do?

Prepares a socket to accept connections
Initializes a socket connection to a server
Sends a data packet to a client

💡 Hint: Think about the manner in which a client interacts with a server.

Question 2

True or False: bind() is used by clients to connect to a server.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the roles of clients and servers in connections.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simplified flow diagram to illustrate the lifecycle of a TCP socket from creation to closure while incorporating error handling steps.

💡 Hint: Visualize the step-by-step process and consider key actions where errors can occur.

Challenge 2 Hard

Write a brief code snippet demonstrating how to send a message using a TCP socket and handle potential errors. Explain it.

💡 Hint: Think about how critical feedback is during data transmission.

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