Practice Algorithm Steps (Iterative) - 2.4.2 | Week 8: Cloud Applications: MapReduce, Spark, and Apache Kafka | Distributed and Cloud Systems Micro Specialization
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2.4.2 - Algorithm Steps (Iterative)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is an iterative algorithm?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about algorithms that refine results over time.

Question 2

Easy

Name one benefit of in-memory processing in Spark.

πŸ’‘ Hint: How does keeping data in RAM affect performance?

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 primary advantage of in-memory computation in Apache Spark?

  • Faster processing due to reduced disk I/O
  • Manual data management
  • Increased complexity

πŸ’‘ Hint: How does RAM compare with disk storage for speed?

Question 2

True or False: RDDs are mutable data structures.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: What does immutability imply for the data structure?

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Assume you are designing a new machine learning algorithm. How would you structure it to utilize the advantages of Spark's iterative processing?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how RDDs allow parallel tasks to run in memory.

Question 2

Evaluate the trade-offs between using traditional MapReduce and Apache Spark for processing large datasets iteratively. Include considerations of speed, resource usage, and implementation complexity.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on the performance differences and resource management.

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