Practice LeLann-Chang-Roberts (LCR) Algorithm - 1.2.1 | Module 3: Leader Election in Cloud, Distributed Systems and Industry Systems | Distributed and Cloud Systems Micro Specialization
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the LCR Algorithm aim to accomplish?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what coordination involves in a distributed system.

Question 2

Easy

Explain what happens when a process receives an ID that is greater than its own.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the comparison of IDs.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary goal of the LCR Algorithm?

  • To coordinate processes
  • To maintain fault tolerance
  • To elect a unique leader

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the term 'leader' in distributed systems.

Question 2

True or False: The LCR algorithm has a linear message complexity.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the scenarios involving message forwarding.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You are tasked with adapting the LCR algorithm to account for possible abrupt process failures. Describe how you would implement a failover mechanism.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what methods can be used to monitor process health.

Question 2

Critique the efficiency of the LCR algorithm in a dynamic environment where processes can frequently join or leave the network. What improvements would you suggest?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look into methods that handle changes in network topology.

Challenge and get performance evaluation