Intermediate
Web & Software Development
Q58 / 100
What is the CAP theorem's impact on web service design?
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The correct answer is B) Web services must trade off between consistency and availability during network partitions — most web services choose AP (availability+partition) with eventual consistency
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Correct Answer
Web services must trade off between consistency and availability during network partitions — most web services choose AP (availability+partition) with eventual consistency
Explanation
AP systems (most web services): remain available with eventual consistency during partitions. CP systems (financial: bank balances): refuse service rather than return stale data. Choice drives architecture decisions.
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