Practice - Lamport’s Algorithm (Timestamp-based, Decentralized)
Practice Questions
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What is the primary goal of Lamport's Algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about what mutual exclusion ensures in programming.
Define a logical timestamp.
💡 Hint: Consider what might be needed to order events without physical clocks.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does Lamport's Algorithm primarily address?
💡 Hint: Remember its primary function.
True or False: Lamport's Algorithm uses physical timestamps for ordering requests.
💡 Hint: Consider how it maintains order without real-time clocks.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a distributed system using Lamport's Algorithm with five processes. If an event leads to timestamp collisions, how can those be resolved while still maintaining fairness?
💡 Hint: Think about how multiple processes could be perceived as equal.
What would happen if one of the processes in Lamport's Algorithm becomes non-responsive? Discuss the implications on mutual exclusion and potential solutions.
💡 Hint: What role does communication play in the algorithm?
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