GATE CS 2015 Set 2 — Question 33

MCQ+1 / -0.33EasySocket ProgrammingTransport LayerComputer Networks

Computer Networks → Transport Layer → Socket Programming

Last updated 5 September 2026

Question

Identify the correct order in which a server process must invoke the function calls accept, bind, listen, and recv according to UNIX socket API.

Correct answer (B) bind, listen, accept, recv Solution The standard sequence of system calls for a TCP server is: 1. socket() : Create the socket. 2. bind() : Bind the socket to a local address and port. 3. listen() : Put the socket in passive mode to listen for connections. 4. accept() : Block and wait for an incoming connection request. 5. recv() : Receive data from the connected client. Therefore, the correct order is bind, listen, accept, recv . Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) bind, listen, accept, recv Solution The standard sequence of system calls for a TCP server is: 1. socket() : Create the socket. 2. bind() : Bind the socket to a local address and port. 3. listen() : Put the socket in passive mode to listen for connections. 4. accept() : Block and wait for an incoming connection request. 5. recv() : Receive data from the connected client. Therefore, the correct order is bind, listen, accept, recv .

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