How Should a Web Application Be Designed to Work on a Platform

question 58

Multiple Choice

How should a web application be designed to work on a platform where up to 1000 requests per second can be served?

• A) Use algorithms like random early detection to deny excessive requests.
• B) Set a per-user limit (for example, 5 requests/minute/ user) and deny the requests from the users who have reached the limit.
• C) Only 1000 user connections are allowed; further connections are denied so that all connected users can be served.
• D) All requests are saved and processed one by one so that all users can be served eventually.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Set Point

The threshold at which a stimulus is strong enough to elicit a response or reaction.

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time, a concept also known as the threshold of sensation.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of stimulation that must be achieved in order for a stimulus to be detected 50% of the time.

Taste Cells

Specialized sensory cells located on the taste buds of the tongue, responsible for perceiving different flavors such as sweet, salty, bitter, and sour.