Practice Machine Failures - 1.2.3.1 | Week 4: Classical Distributed Algorithms and the Industry Systems | Distributed and Cloud Systems Micro Specialization
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1.2.3.1 - Machine Failures

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Define clock drift.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about how clocks might gain or lose time.

Question 2

Easy

What is network latency?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider delays in internet communication.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is clock drift?

  • Rate of time loss or gain
  • Instantaneous time difference
  • A synchronization method

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider the measurement of time over an extended period.

Question 2

True or False: Fault tolerance prevents all failures in a distributed system.

  • True
  • False

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about the concept of redundancy.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a theoretical dual-layer synchronization protocol that combines external and internal synchronization strategies, discussing potential benefits and weaknesses.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think of scenarios requiring both precision and flexibility.

Question 2

Critically evaluate how you would apply fault tolerance in a large distributed application to address potential clock synchronization issues.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Explore how redundancy mitigates risks from single points of failure.

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