Practice Christian's Algorithm (external, Point-to-point) (1.5.1) - Classical Distributed Algorithms and the Industry Systems
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Christian's Algorithm (External, Point-to-Point)

Practice - Christian's Algorithm (External, Point-to-Point)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does Christian's Algorithm aim to achieve?

💡 Hint: Think about what common problems arise when clocks are not synchronized.

Question 2 Easy

What does the client do first in Christian's Algorithm?

💡 Hint: Recall the steps taken by the client in the algorithm.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of Christian's Algorithm?

To synchronize clocks
To establish network protocols
To manage databases

💡 Hint: Think about what synchronization means in the context of distributed computing.

Question 2

True or False: Christian's Algorithm is robust against all types of network delays.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how network conditions can impact behavior.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate Christian's Algorithm in a high-latency network environment. Would you recommend this algorithm, or should alternatives be explored?

💡 Hint: Consider the performance implications of variable delays and explore other synchronization methods.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a hypothetical system that overcomes the limitations of Christian's Algorithm. What strategies would you implement?

💡 Hint: Think about how real systems like NTP or GPS manage time discrepancies.

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