Confluent CCAAK Exam - Topic 5 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for Confluent's CCAAK exam

Question #: 2
Topic #: 5

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A broker in the Kafka cluster is currently acting as the Controller.

Which statement is correct?

AIt can have topic partitions.

BIt is given precedence for replication to and from replica followers.

CAll consumers are allowed to fetch messages only from this server.

DIt is responsible for sending leader information to all producers.

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Suggested Answer: A

The Controller broker is a regular broker that also takes on additional responsibilities for managing cluster metadata, such as leader elections and partition assignments. It still hosts topic partitions and participates in replication like any other broker.

by Deandrea at Jun 16, 2025, 08:07 AM

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Clay

2 months ago

Replication precedence is a key role for the controller, no doubt!

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Lashunda

2 months ago

Wait, are you sure about that? I thought it could handle some partitions.

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Jamal

3 months ago

Totally agree, it's all about managing the cluster!

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Carlee

3 months ago

It definitely sends leader info to producers.

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Staci

3 months ago

The controller doesn't have topic partitions.

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Stephaine

3 months ago

I believe the Controller does send leader information to producers, but I need to double-check that detail.

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Adell

4 months ago

I feel like all consumers fetching messages only from the Controller seems too restrictive, but I could be wrong.

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Kris

4 months ago

I remember something about the Controller being involved in replication, but I can't recall if it has precedence for that.

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Caitlin

4 months ago

I think the Controller can have topic partitions, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right answer.

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Cassie

4 months ago

The controller in Kafka is responsible for managing the cluster, so I believe the correct answer is B - it is given precedence for replication to and from replica followers. I feel good about this one.

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Marylin

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the specifics of the controller's responsibilities in Kafka. I'll need to review my notes to refresh my memory on this topic before selecting an answer.

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Elli

5 months ago

Okay, let's think this through. The question is asking about the capabilities of the Kafka broker that is acting as the controller. I'm pretty confident I know the correct answer, but I'll double-check my understanding.

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Floyd

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key details about the Kafka controller before answering.

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Raina

8 months ago

This question is easy, the answer is clearly B. The Controller gets special treatment for replication.

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Cruz

7 months ago

Actually, the correct answer is B. The Controller is given precedence for replication.

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Kirk

7 months ago

No, I believe it's D. The Controller sends leader information to all producers.

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Chau

7 months ago

I think the answer is A. The Controller can have topic partitions.

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Alison

8 months ago

A is a silly option. The Controller doesn't have topic partitions, it manages the cluster itself.

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Barrett

8 months ago

Haha, C is definitely wrong. Consumers can fetch messages from any broker, not just the Controller.

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Kenneth

8 months ago

B) It is given precedence for replication to and from replica followers.

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Cyril

8 months ago

A) It can have topic partitions.

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Raymon

8 months ago

I agree with both of you. The Controller plays a crucial role in managing the Kafka cluster.

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Shawna

8 months ago

D seems correct to me. The Controller is responsible for sending leader information to producers, right?

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Socorro

7 months ago

Correct, the Controller is responsible for sending leader information to producers.

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Valentin

7 months ago

The Controller does handle leader information for producers.

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Alex

7 months ago

That's true. The Controller is in charge of managing leader information.

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Dana

7 months ago

Yes, you are correct. The Controller sends leader information to producers.

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Charolette

8 months ago

I believe A) It can have topic partitions is also correct because the Controller can manage topic partitions.

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Corazon

8 months ago

I think the correct statement is D) It is responsible for sending leader information to all producers.

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Margot

9 months ago

I think the correct answer is B. As the Controller, the broker has special responsibilities for replication and leadership.

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Queenie

8 months ago

User 3: That's right, it is given precedence for replication to and from replica followers.

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Kati

8 months ago

User 2: Yes, the Controller broker does have special responsibilities for replication and leadership.

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Wade

8 months ago

User 1: I think the correct answer is B.

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