Consul 1.15 Key Value Store Practice Question
You need to ensure that a read operation from the KV store is strongly consistent. Which consistency mode should you specify?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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consistent
The 'consistent' consistency mode forces the leader to verify its leadership with a quorum of peers, ensuring strong consistency.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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default
Why it's wrong here
Default is eventually consistent.
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consistent
Why this is correct
Consistent forces a leader check for strong consistency.
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quorum
Why it's wrong here
Quorum is not a valid parameter name for this.
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stale
Why it's wrong here
Stale allows reading from any node, sacrificing consistency.
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