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Question 1
Easy
What role does a Proposer play in the Paxos algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to propose a value.
Question 2
Easy
What is the key purpose of the Prepare phase?
💡 Hint: Consider what the Proposer needs to do first.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What role does the Acceptor play in Paxos?
- It proposes values.
- It votes on proposed values.
- It determines which value is chosen.
💡 Hint: Think about who votes and who proposes.
Question 2
True or False: Only one value can be chosen in Paxos for any specific consensus instance.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Reflect on the safety property of Paxos.
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Challenge Problems
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Question 1
Explain how Paxos can maintain safety despite the presence of crash failures. Consider the implications of receiving conflicting messages from different Acceptors.
💡 Hint: Focus on what guarantees are in place for Acceptors' responses and proposals.
Question 2
Discuss the limitations of the Paxos algorithm in terms of real-world implementations. Mention specific scenarios where Paxos may struggle.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the conditions leading to contention and how Paxos addresses those.
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