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| 1 | Why is computer clock synchronization necessary ? Short answers |
| 2 | What is a leap second and why is it used ? Short answers |
| 3 | Explain Cristian`s algorithm for clock synchronisation Short answers |
| 4 | Suppose there are three processses A ,B and C. All clock runs at the same rate but initially A`s clock reads 10, B`s clock reads 0 and C`s clock reads 5. At time 10 by A`s clock, A sends a message to B, this message takes 4 units of time to reach B. B then waits one unit of time and then sends a message onto C which takes 2 units of time to reach C.
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| 5 | Explain in detail the Bully algorithm for electing a leader. Short answers |
| 6 | With examples define what a transaction is. Short answers |
| 7 | What is a nested transaction ? Short answers |
| 8 | What is the two - phase commit algorithm ? Short answers |
| 9 | Why is the two - phase commit algorithm used in distributed transactions ? Short answers |
| 10 | Describe all illustrate the client - server architecture of one major Internet application ( for example , the web, email or Netnews). Short answers |
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