Practice Core Principle (The 'Cut') - 2.4.1 | Week 4: Classical Distributed Algorithms and the Industry Systems | Distributed and Cloud Systems Micro Specialization
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2.4.1 - Core Principle (The 'Cut')

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a global state in the context of distributed systems?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about what components it includes in a distributed system.

Question 2

Easy

What does a 'cut' signify in the Chandy-Lamport algorithm?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Relate this to when states are recorded.

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 function of the Chandy-Lamport algorithm?

  • To achieve synchronization
  • To capture a consistent global state
  • To improve system performance

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Focus on what the algorithm's main goal is.

Question 2

Inconsistent snapshots can arise from which issues?

  • True
  • False

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider what happens if processes take snapshots at arbitrary times.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Create a scenario where the incorrect usage of the 'cut' would significantly affect system reliability during a snapshot operation.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider the implications of out-of-order message receptions.

Question 2

Critically analyze the effects of dropping the requirement for FIFO in the channels utilized by the Chandy-Lamport algorithm and explain the resulting issues.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Reflect back to the necessity of process synchronization.

Challenge and get performance evaluation