Practice - Clock Skew (Δt)
Practice Questions
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What is clock skew?
💡 Hint: Think of it as the time discrepancy we see at a specific instance.
Define clock drift.
💡 Hint: Consider how clocks get out of sync as time passes.
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What does clock skew represent?
💡 Hint: Focus on what skew specifically measures.
True or False: Clock drift is the instantaneous difference between two clocks.
💡 Hint: Remember the distinction between skew and drift.
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Challenge Problems
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Imagine a distributed system with multiple nodes. What strategies would you use to mitigate risks associated with clock skew in financial transactions?
💡 Hint: Consider how crucial consistent timing is in transactions.
Explain how variations in network latency could lead to skew discrepancies in a global application. What measures would you take to ensure reliability?
💡 Hint: Relate this to time sensitivity in operations across different time zones.
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