Practice The Nature of Sockets and Inter-Process Communication - 1.1 | Module 3: Linux Network Programming | Computer Network
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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a socket?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about its role in connecting applications.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of socket and describe its purpose.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on connection reliability.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a socket in network programming?

  • To connect to a database
  • To establish a communication endpoint
  • To store data
  • To encrypt data

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how applications connect over a network.

Question 2

True or False: SOCK_DGRAM sockets provide reliable data delivery.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Review the differences between TCP and UDP.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Consider a scenario where you need to design a service to stream live video. Which socket type would you choose (TCP or UDP) and why?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what is more critical for video – speed or reliability.

Question 2

You are tasked with developing a secure messaging application. Explain the importance of choosing SOCK_STREAM for this type of application.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the implications of lost or unordered messages in messaging.

Challenge and get performance evaluation