Practice - Intermediate Data Durability (Mapper Output)
Practice Questions
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What happens to Mapper outputs if a TaskTracker fails?
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of data loss.
What is the primary purpose of heartbeat signals in MapReduce?
💡 Hint: Consider their role in maintaining system integrity.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of the heartbeat mechanism in MapReduce?
💡 Hint: Think about what heartbeats are meant to do in a monitoring context.
True or False: Intermediate data outputs can be re-accessed after a TaskTracker failure without any issues.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of data storage in MapReduce.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a MapReduce job that can tolerate higher failure rates without losing data. What strategies would you implement?
💡 Hint: Consider how to maintain data integrity while optimizing resource use.
Explain the potential bottlenecks caused by the heartbeat mechanism in a heavily loaded system. How can these be mitigated?
💡 Hint: Think about balancing communication with performance.
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