Practice Internal Clock Synchronization (1.4.2) - Classical Distributed Algorithms and the Industry Systems
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Internal Clock Synchronization

Practice - Internal Clock Synchronization

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the difference between clock drift and clock skew?

💡 Hint: Think about the stability of clocks over time.

Question 2 Easy

What role does NTP play in distributed systems?

💡 Hint: It's a protocol that many systems use.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of clock synchronization in distributed systems?

To prevent data corruption
To ensure uniformity of timestamps across nodes
To reduce network bandwidth usage

💡 Hint: Think about why timestamps are crucial in databases.

Question 2

True or False: Network latency can affect the accuracy of clock synchronization.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how messages travel between different systems.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple algorithm that could act as a basic form of clock synchronization in a small distributed system. Explain how it would work.

💡 Hint: Think about points of failure and how you'd maintain consistency.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the effectiveness of NTP in a microservice architecture where each service needs precise timing. Discuss potential weaknesses.

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of distributed architecture on timing needs.

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