In Paxos, which of the following decisions does not require a quorum (majority)?
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Problem
In Paxos, which of the following decisions does not require a quorum (majority)?
Step-by-step solution
In the Paxos consensus algorithm, collecting OKs (acknowledgments) during the Election (first) phase does not require a quorum. A quorum is only required for deciding a value or sending a decision.
Answer
Collecting OKs during the Election (first) phase in a round