Practice Christian's Algorithm (External, Point-to-Point) - 1.5.1 | Week 4: Classical Distributed Algorithms and the Industry Systems | Distributed and Cloud Systems Micro Specialization
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1.5.1 - Christian's Algorithm (External, Point-to-Point)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does Christian's Algorithm aim to achieve?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about what common problems arise when clocks are not synchronized.

Question 2

Easy

What does the client do first in Christian's Algorithm?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Recall the steps taken by the client in the algorithm.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the purpose of Christian's Algorithm?

  • To synchronize clocks
  • To establish network protocols
  • To manage databases

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about what synchronization means in the context of distributed computing.

Question 2

True or False: Christian's Algorithm is robust against all types of network delays.

  • True
  • False

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider how network conditions can impact behavior.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate Christian's Algorithm in a high-latency network environment. Would you recommend this algorithm, or should alternatives be explored?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider the performance implications of variable delays and explore other synchronization methods.

Question 2

Design a hypothetical system that overcomes the limitations of Christian's Algorithm. What strategies would you implement?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about how real systems like NTP or GPS manage time discrepancies.

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