Which socket function is used by a TCP server to accept an incoming client connection?
Options
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A.
bind()
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B.
accept()
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C.
connect()
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D.
socket()
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E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
B.
accept()
Detailed Explanation
Correct Answer: accept().The accept() system call accepts a pending connection request on a listening socket and returns a new socket descriptor for communication with the connected client.