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What is the primary function of a Distributed Hash Table (DHT)?
What is the primary function of a Distributed Hash Table (DHT)?
- To distribute (key, value) pairs over millions of peers (correct)
- To-centralize (key, value) pairs over a single peer
- To query databases with multiple keys
- To assign key-value pairs to a single peer
How are key-value pairs distributed among peers in a DHT?
How are key-value pairs distributed among peers in a DHT?
- Distributed by a central authority
- Distributed based on peer availability
- Randomly distributed
- Evenly distributed (correct)
What happens when a peer queries a DHT with a key?
What happens when a peer queries a DHT with a key?
- The peer is connected to a random peer
- The peer is disconnected from the network
- The DHT returns the value for the key (correct)
- The peer is redirected to a central database
What is the rule for assigning key-value pairs to peers in a DHT?
What is the rule for assigning key-value pairs to peers in a DHT?
What is a key characteristic of DHTs?
What is a key characteristic of DHTs?
What is the primary function of a Distributed Hash Table (DHT) in a P2P system?
What is the primary function of a Distributed Hash Table (DHT) in a P2P system?
In a DHT, what is the relationship between a key and a value?
In a DHT, what is the relationship between a key and a value?
What operation does Chord support?
What operation does Chord support?
What is the primary advantage of using consistent hashing over traditional hashing?
What is the primary advantage of using consistent hashing over traditional hashing?
What characteristic of a DHT makes it useful in a P2P system?
What characteristic of a DHT makes it useful in a P2P system?
How does Chord ensure load balancing across nodes?
How does Chord ensure load balancing across nodes?
What is NOT a characteristic of a DHT in a P2P system?
What is NOT a characteristic of a DHT in a P2P system?
What is the primary advantage of using a DHT in a P2P system?
What is the primary advantage of using a DHT in a P2P system?
What is the purpose of the identifier circle in Chord?
What is the purpose of the identifier circle in Chord?
What is the main difference between a DHT and other P2P systems?
What is the main difference between a DHT and other P2P systems?
What happens when a node joins or leaves the Chord network?
What happens when a node joins or leaves the Chord network?
What is the minimum information required by each node in the Chord protocol?
What is the minimum information required by each node in the Chord protocol?
