Practice Variable Network Latency (1.2.2) - Classical Distributed Algorithms and the Industry Systems
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Variable Network Latency

Practice - Variable Network Latency

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Question 1 Easy

Define clock drift.

💡 Hint: Think about the reason why clocks can become inaccurate over time.

Question 2 Easy

What does NTP stand for?

💡 Hint: It's a protocol that synchronizes the time in distributed systems.

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Question 1

What does NTP stand for?

Network Time Protocol
Network Transfer Protocol
Network Timing Protocol

💡 Hint: Think about the main purpose of this protocol.

Question 2

Clock drift can lead to inaccuracies over time. True or False?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the consequence of drift on clock accuracy.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A distributed database experiences frequent clock skew across its nodes. Propose a robust synchronization mechanism to address this issue, considering scalability and fault tolerance.

💡 Hint: Focus on a balance between accuracy and the resilience of your proposed solution.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how variable network latency could affect a financial transaction processing system. What steps would you take to mitigate the risks?

💡 Hint: Consider how financial accuracy depends on precise timing and synchronization.

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