Practice The Hirschberg and Sinclair (HS) Algorithm - 1.2.2 | 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 HS algorithm improve upon compared to LCR?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the algorithms differ in handling messages.

Question 2

Easy

What is the message complexity of the HS algorithm?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the factors that affect how messages are exchanged in the algorithm.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a key benefit of the HS algorithm over LCR?

  • More complex implementation
  • Better message complexity
  • Single-direction communication

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how complexities are defined in algorithms.

Question 2

True or False: The HS algorithm allows messages to be sent in one direction only.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recerf to the communication structure of the algorithm.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

How would the efficiency of the HS algorithm compare to a more traditional voting mechanism? Consider factors like message complexity, stability, and performance.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how different communication styles affect efficiency.

Question 2

What modifications would you suggest to improve the HS algorithm’s resilience to errors or topology changes?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how similar algorithms cope with changing environments.

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