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Question 1
Easy
What is mutual exclusion in a distributed system?
๐ก Hint: Think about resource access in a multi-process scenario.
Question 2
Easy
Name one benefit of mutual exclusion.
๐ก Hint: Consider scenarios where multiple accesses could lead to issues.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Question 1
What is the main purpose of mutual exclusion?
- To allow multiple processes simultaneous access
- To ensure only one process accesses a shared resource
- To speed up process execution
๐ก Hint: Consider the consequences of no mutual exclusion.
Question 2
True or False: Token-based algorithms can stall if the token is lost.
- True
- False
๐ก Hint: Reflect on how the token's existence affects system access.
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Challenge Problems
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Question 1
Discuss potential modifications or enhancements to Chubby to support higher-throughput mutual exclusion in environments with extremely high request rates.
๐ก Hint: Think about how you might split resources to allow parallel access.
Question 2
Propose a higher-level overview of how you would integrate a new mutual exclusion algorithm into a distributed system that currently uses centralized algorithms.
๐ก Hint: Consider both the technical and procedural changes required for integration.
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