Practice Network Programming (18) - Network Programming

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Question 1.
What is a socket in network programming?
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Think about it as a door for data to enter.
Question 2.
Name one well-known port for HTTP.
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It's a common protocol on the web.
3Question 3.
What does TCP stand for?
- Transmission Control Protocol
- Transmission Connection Protocol
- Transport Control Protocol
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Think about what it controls.
4Question 4.
True or False: UDP guarantees the delivery of packets.
- True
- False
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Consider the speed versus reliability question.
Question 5.
Design a simple TCP server application that echoes client messages and explain the code structure.
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Remember to use try-catch blocks for handling exceptions.
Question 6.
Propose how to overcome packet loss in a UDP application. What strategies would you implement?
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Consider how you ensure delivery without a connection.

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