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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is clock skew?
๐ก Hint: Think about what happens when two clocks are compared at the same time.
Question 2
Easy
Define clock drift.
๐ก Hint: Consider how timepieces can become less accurate.
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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 main purpose of clock synchronization in distributed systems?
- To enhance security
- To maintain consistent time across clocks
- To improve network speed
๐ก Hint: Think about what synchronization achieves.
Question 2
True or False: Clock drift can lead to significant operational failures.
- True
- False
๐ก Hint: Reflect on the concept of drift and its implications.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Propose a scenario in which a lack of proper clock synchronization could lead to a catastrophic failure in a distributed system. Describe the potential outcome.
๐ก Hint: Consider critical systems that rely on accurate timestamps for operations.
Question 2
Develop a comparison table to describe how various synchronization algorithms (like NTP, Christian's Algorithm, and Berkley's Algorithm) handle clock synchronization challenges in terms of accuracy, complexity, and use cases.
๐ก Hint: Focus on metrics that highlight their strengths and weaknesses.
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