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Confluent CCAAK Exam - Topic 5 Question 2 Discussion

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

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

Which statement is correct?

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.


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33 comments · newest first
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Clay 10 months ago
Replication precedence is a key role for the controller, no doubt!
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Lashunda 10 months ago
Wait, are you sure about that? I thought it could handle some partitions.
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Jamal 10 months ago
Totally agree, it's all about managing the cluster!
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Carlee 10 months ago
It definitely sends leader info to producers.
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Staci 11 months ago
The controller doesn't have topic partitions.
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Stephaine 11 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 11 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 11 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago
This question is easy, the answer is clearly B. The Controller gets special treatment for replication.
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Cruz 1 year ago
↳ replying to Raina
Actually, the correct answer is B. The Controller is given precedence for replication.
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Kirk 1 year ago
↳ replying to Raina
No, I believe it's D. The Controller sends leader information to all producers.
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Chau 1 year ago
↳ replying to Raina
I think the answer is A. The Controller can have topic partitions.
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Alison 1 year ago
A is a silly option. The Controller doesn't have topic partitions, it manages the cluster itself.
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Barrett 1 year ago
Haha, C is definitely wrong. Consumers can fetch messages from any broker, not just the Controller.
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Kenneth 1 year ago
↳ replying to Barrett
B) It is given precedence for replication to and from replica followers.
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Cyril 1 year ago
↳ replying to Barrett
A) It can have topic partitions.
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Raymon 1 year ago
I agree with both of you. The Controller plays a crucial role in managing the Kafka cluster.
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Shawna 1 year ago
D seems correct to me. The Controller is responsible for sending leader information to producers, right?
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Socorro 1 year ago
↳ replying to Shawna
Correct, the Controller is responsible for sending leader information to producers.
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Valentin 1 year ago
↳ replying to Shawna
The Controller does handle leader information for producers.
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Alex 1 year ago
↳ replying to Shawna
That's true. The Controller is in charge of managing leader information.
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Dana 1 year ago
↳ replying to Shawna
Yes, you are correct. The Controller sends leader information to producers.
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Charolette 1 year ago
I believe A) It can have topic partitions is also correct because the Controller can manage topic partitions.
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Corazon 1 year ago
I think the correct statement is D) It is responsible for sending leader information to all producers.
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Margot 1 year 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 1 year ago
↳ replying to Margot
User 3: That's right, it is given precedence for replication to and from replica followers.
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Kati 1 year ago
↳ replying to Margot
User 2: Yes, the Controller broker does have special responsibilities for replication and leadership.
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Wade 1 year ago
↳ replying to Margot
User 1: I think the correct answer is B.
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