Which socket function associates a socket with a specific local IP address and port number?
Options
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A.
bind()
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B.
listen()
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C.
accept()
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D.
recv()
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E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
A.
bind()
Detailed Explanation
Correct Answer: bind().The bind() system call assigns a local IP address and port number to a socket. It is commonly used by servers to associate themselves with a specific port.