Practice Peer-to-peer (p2p) Model (11.1.2) - Distributed Systems - Principles and Challenges
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Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Model

Practice - Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Model

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main characteristic of a P2P model?

💡 Hint: Think about how resources are shared among peers.

Question 2 Easy

Name one example of a P2P application.

💡 Hint: Consider popular file-sharing networks.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a defining feature of Peer-to-Peer networks?

Centralization of control
Equal responsibility among peers
Reliance on a single server

💡 Hint: Think about the roles in a network.

Question 2

True or False: In a P2P model, some nodes may act solely as clients.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember how roles are defined in P2P systems.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze the impact of decentralization on the efficiency of a P2P file-sharing system as compared to a centralized server approach.

💡 Hint: Consider both performance and reliability in your analysis.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a simple P2P resource discovery algorithm considering resource volatility and peer mobility.

💡 Hint: Think about how information circulates in a social network!

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