Practice Clock Skew (Δt) - 1.3.1 | Week 4: Classical Distributed Algorithms and the Industry Systems | Distributed and Cloud Systems Micro Specialization
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1.3.1 - Clock Skew (Δt)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is clock skew?

💡 Hint: Think of it as the time discrepancy we see at a specific instance.

Question 2

Easy

Define clock drift.

💡 Hint: Consider how clocks get out of sync as time passes.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What does clock skew represent?

  • A rate of time change
  • An instantaneous time difference
  • A synchronization protocol

💡 Hint: Focus on what skew specifically measures.

Question 2

True or False: Clock drift is the instantaneous difference between two clocks.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the distinction between skew and drift.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Imagine a distributed system with multiple nodes. What strategies would you use to mitigate risks associated with clock skew in financial transactions?

💡 Hint: Consider how crucial consistent timing is in transactions.

Question 2

Explain how variations in network latency could lead to skew discrepancies in a global application. What measures would you take to ensure reliability?

💡 Hint: Relate this to time sensitivity in operations across different time zones.

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