6. Databases and Networking

Distributed Systems — Quiz

Test your understanding of distributed systems with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the primary challenge of achieving global clock synchronization in a large-scale distributed system?

Question 2

In the context of distributed systems, what is the main advantage of using a microservices architecture over a monolithic architecture?

Question 3

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Paxos algorithm for distributed consensus?

Question 4

Consider a distributed system where a client needs to perform an operation that modifies data across multiple independent services. Which of the following mechanisms is most appropriate to ensure the atomicity of this operation?

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a distributed ledger technology (DLT) like blockchain in a distributed system?
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