Practice - Consistency Solutions (General Techniques)
Practice Questions
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What is replication in distributed databases?
💡 Hint: Think about why having multiple copies of the same data might be important.
Define quorum protocols.
💡 Hint: What does the term 'quorum' mean in a voting context?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of replication in distributed databases?
💡 Hint: Think about how copies can help when a server goes down.
True or False: Quorum protocols allow operations to be validated by any replica.
💡 Hint: Consider what 'quorum' means regarding majority rules.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a scenario where you would need to implement both replication and anti-entropy. Describe how you'd ensure consistency across nodes.
💡 Hint: Think about how data flows in an online shopping system.
Explain a situation where using Last Write Wins could lead to adverse effects. Propose an alternative conflict resolution approach.
💡 Hint: Consider how well teams communicate about the changes.
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