Session 6 Module A - Test Solutions¶
Advanced Composition Patterns - Answer Key¶
Question 1: Pipeline Error Handling¶
Correct Answer: C) Retry with exponential backoff and circuit breaker protection
Explanation: The PipelineOrchestrator implements sophisticated error handling with configurable retry policies, exponential backoff to prevent system overload, and circuit breaker integration to protect against cascading failures while maintaining pipeline reliability.
Question 2: Load Distribution Algorithm¶
Correct Answer: C) Workload calculation considering active tasks and agent capacity
Explanation: The ParallelProcessor uses intelligent workload calculation that considers each agent's current active tasks and capacity limits to ensure balanced load distribution and optimal resource utilization across the agent pool.
Question 3: Dynamic Agent Selection Factors¶
Correct Answer: B) Capability scores, performance metrics, and availability status
Explanation: The DynamicAssembly system performs multi-factor analysis including capability matching scores, historical performance metrics, and real-time availability status to select the most suitable agents for specific tasks.
Question 4: CLI Status Information¶
Correct Answer: B) Comprehensive execution details including stage status, timing, and error information
Explanation: The AtomicCLI provides comprehensive pipeline visibility with detailed stage execution status, timing information, error details, and performance metrics for effective monitoring and debugging.
Question 5: Pipeline Reliability Mechanisms¶
Correct Answer: B) Circuit breaker integration with configurable retry policies and failure tracking
Explanation: Advanced composition patterns ensure reliability through circuit breaker integration that prevents cascading failures, configurable retry policies for different error types, and comprehensive failure tracking for analysis and optimization.
Key Concepts Summary¶
Advanced Composition Patterns¶
- Pipeline orchestration enables sequential processing with sophisticated error handling
- Parallel processing provides load-balanced execution with fault tolerance
- Dynamic assembly allows runtime composition based on capability matching
Error Handling and Reliability¶
- Circuit breaker patterns prevent cascading failures in distributed agent systems
- Exponential backoff reduces load on failing components while allowing recovery
- Configurable retry policies handle different error types appropriately
Operational Excellence¶
- Comprehensive monitoring provides visibility into pipeline execution and performance
- CLI integration enables DevOps workflows and automated deployment patterns
- Load balancing optimizes resource utilization across agent pools