A TCP server application is programmed to listen on port number P on host S. A…
GATE · 2021 · CS · Set 1 · Computer Science & IT
A TCP server application is programmed to listen on port number P on host S. A TCP client is connected to the TCP server over the network. Consider that while the TCP connection was active, the server machine S crashed and rebooted. Assume that the client does not use the TCP keepalive timer. Which of the following behaviors is/are possible?
- A.
If the client was waiting to receive a packet, it may wait indefinitely.
- B.
The TCP server application on S can listen on P after reboot.
- C.
If the client sends a packet after the server reboot, it will receive a RST segment.
- D.
If the client sends a packet after the server reboot, it will receive a FIN segment.
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