Multiple choice

When a message exchange is _____, both the sender and the receiver must come together to complete the transfer.

  1. synchronous

  2. asynchronous

  3. congruous

  4. none of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

In synchronous message passing, the sending process blocks until the receiving process is ready to accept the message. This rendezvous requires both processes to be actively involved at the same time. Asynchronous messaging allows the sender to continue without waiting.