Practice Vector Timestamps: Capturing Full Causality - 1.6.3 | Week 4: Classical Distributed Algorithms and the Industry Systems | Distributed and Cloud Systems Micro Specialization
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1.6.3 - Vector Timestamps: Capturing Full Causality

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the primary purpose of vector timestamps?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about how these timestamps relate to events.

Question 2

Easy

How does a process increment its vector timestamp?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider what occurs during a local operation.

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 function of a vector timestamp in distributed systems?

  • Capture absolute time
  • Ensure event independence
  • Track causality between events

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about what allows you to order events.

Question 2

True or False? Vector timestamps can only capture partial ordering of events.

  • True
  • False

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Remember the difference to Lamport timestamps.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a distributed application that requires vector timestamps and explain its architecture.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about how collaboration works in real-time environments.

Question 2

Explain how a failure in one process could impact vector synchronization in a distributed system.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider the effect of isolation of processes on the overall system's view.

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