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CCAAK · Question #55
Which model does Kafka use for consumers?
The correct answer is C. Pull. Kafka uses a pull model for consumers, where consumers poll the broker to retrieve messages at their own pace. This model gives consumers more control over flow and backpressure, improving scalability and reliability.
Apache Kafka Fundamentals
Question
Which model does Kafka use for consumers?
Options
- APush
- BPublish
- CPull
- DEnrollment
How the community answered
(52 responses)- A2% (1)
- B10% (5)
- C85% (44)
- D4% (2)
Explanation
Kafka uses a pull model for consumers, where consumers poll the broker to retrieve messages at their own pace. This model gives consumers more control over flow and backpressure, improving scalability and reliability.
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#consumer model#pull-based#message consumption
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