Server / Client commands

Question 1

What does socket() do?

Answer 1

Creates a socket (an endpoint for communication).
This is for both server and client

Question 2

What does bind() do?

Answer 2

Associates the socket with an IP address and port number.
Only for server

Question 3

What does listen() do?

Answer 3

Marks the socket as passive, ready to accept incoming connections.
Only for server

Question 4

What does accept() do?

Answer 4

Accepts an incoming connection and creates a new socket for communication.
Only for server

Question 5

What does close() do?

Answer 5

Closes the socket, releasing its resources.
for both server and client

Question 6

What does connect() do?

Answer 6

Connects the client socket to the server’s address. (can read/write after connecting)
only for client