Q. In Kafka, what is the purpose of the 'key' in a message?

  • (A) Encrypts the message
  • (B) Determines the partition
  • (C) Assigns a consumer
  • (D) Stores the timestamp
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✅ Correct Answer: (B) Determines the partition
Explanation: The message key is used by Kafka to determine which partition a message goes to.

Published by Mr. Dubey ⭐ 110.47K Points at 13-Jun-2025 10:59 am in Apache Kafka

Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The message key is used by Kafka to determine which partition a message goes to.

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