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  1. Which algorithm is usually preferred when you want to allow short bursts while enforcing an average rate?
  2. Where is a rate limiter commonly placed in production?
  3. Why is Redis often used for distributed rate limiting?
  4. A rate limiter should always fail closed if Redis is unavailable, regardless of product requirements.
  5. What status code is most commonly returned when a client exceeds the configured limit?
  6. What is the main weakness of a fixed-window limiter?

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