Practice Core Principle (the 'cut') (2.4.1) - Classical Distributed Algorithms and the Industry Systems
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Core Principle (The 'Cut')

Practice - Core Principle (The 'Cut')

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a global state in the context of distributed systems?

💡 Hint: Think about what components it includes in a distributed system.

Question 2 Easy

What does a 'cut' signify in the Chandy-Lamport algorithm?

💡 Hint: Relate this to when states are recorded.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the Chandy-Lamport algorithm?

To achieve synchronization
To capture a consistent global state
To improve system performance

💡 Hint: Focus on what the algorithm's main goal is.

Question 2

Inconsistent snapshots can arise from which issues?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens if processes take snapshots at arbitrary times.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a scenario where the incorrect usage of the 'cut' would significantly affect system reliability during a snapshot operation.

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of out-of-order message receptions.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critically analyze the effects of dropping the requirement for FIFO in the channels utilized by the Chandy-Lamport algorithm and explain the resulting issues.

💡 Hint: Reflect back to the necessity of process synchronization.

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