Client-Server Model and Inter-Process Communication Quiz

What does IPC stand for in the context of client services?

• Integrated Process Communication

• Inter-Process Coordination

• Internal Process Control

• Inter-Process Communication

Which of the following is NOT a type of message passing?

• Asynchronous Message Passing

• Synchronous Message Passing

• Indirect Message Passing

• Direct Message Passing

What is the primary function of a client workstation?

• To manage server resources

• To handle user-facing elements of applications

• To perform network diagnostics

• To store large databases

Which operating systems are mentioned as being used by client workstations?

• Windows, UNIX/Linux, Mac OS, OS/2

• Windows, Android, iOS, Linux

• Windows, Solaris, FreeBSD, OS/2

• Windows, Ubuntu, Chrome OS, Mac OS

What is the role of a stub in RPC?

• To store data temporarily

• To encrypt messages

• To act as an intermediary for network communication

• To manage server load

Which of the following is a feature of direct communication?

• Sender and recipient must specify their names

• Messages are sent to a mailbox

• No links are established between processes

• Messages are passed asynchronously

What does the term 'binding' refer to in RPC?

• Establishing a connection between client and server

• The process of sending messages

• The way to format messages

• The method of encrypting data

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of RPC?

• Programming efficiency

• Transport independence

• Transparency in procedure calls

• Increased network complexity

What type of communication does a mailbox facilitate?

• Asynchronous communication

• Synchronous communication

• Indirect communication

• Direct communication

What is the purpose of the program number in RPC?

• To denote the specific procedure to be called

• To identify the group of related remote procedures

• To specify the version of the RPC protocol

• To identify the client application