What is the primary role of a Controller broker in an Apache Kafka® cluster?

The correct answer is C. Manage the assignment of partitions to brokers. The controller broker manages partition leadership and assignments. It coordinates which broker is the leader for each partition and handles leader elections when brokers fail, ensuring cluster stability and availability.

Managing Brokers and Clusters

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AManage the replication of data across brokers
BHandle all client requests and responses
CManage the assignment of partitions to brokers
DStore and retrieve messages for consumers

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C
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D
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The controller broker manages partition leadership and assignments. It coordinates which broker is the leader for each partition and handles leader elections when brokers fail, ensuring cluster stability and availability.

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