Practice Distributed Systems - Principles and Challenges - 11 | Module 11: Distributed Systems - Principles and Challenges | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the primary function of a client in the client-server model?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about who initiates the interaction.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of the peer-to-peer model.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how resources are managed.

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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 characteristic of a client-server model?

  • Decentralization
  • Centralized control
  • Peer-based interaction

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about who manages the requests.

Question 2

True or False: In a P2P network, clients always rely on a central server to function.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the resources are shared.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a simple algorithm for mutual exclusion in a peer-to-peer network without a centralized server. Discuss its advantages and potential drawbacks.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the token can be passed, and how does that facilitate access to critical sections?

Question 2

Discuss how to resolve deadlocks in a distributed system. Propose a method that can be implemented in real-time to avoid them.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What are the real implications of such a strategy on resource management?

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