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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
Define termination in the context of distributed systems.
💡 Hint: Think about the end of a task or a job.
Question 2
Easy
What does a global state consist of?
💡 Hint: Consider both what each process is doing and the messages being sent.
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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 primary purpose of termination in distributed systems?
- To optimize performance
- To detect completion of processes
- To manage resources
💡 Hint: Think about why we monitor processes in a network.
Question 2
True or False: A global state includes only the local state of processes.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Remember what else a global state contains.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design a real-world distributed system, such as a financial transaction system, and explain how to monitor termination using the Chandy-Lamport algorithm.
💡 Hint: Think about the stages of a transaction — initiation, processing, and final confirmation.
Question 2
Critique the effectiveness of the Chandy-Lamport method in high-frequency trading systems where milliseconds are crucial. What are the potential drawbacks?
💡 Hint: Consider transaction volume and speed as important factors.
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