This document is an exam for a blockchain technology course. It contains 5 questions with 3 parts each about key concepts in blockchain. Question 1 asks about blocks, differences between blockchain and traditional databases, and types of blockchains. Question 2 covers features of blockchain, differences between permissioned and permissionless blockchains, and components of blockchain. Question 3 addresses popular blockchain platforms, differences between blockchain and databases, and proof of work vs proof of stake protocols. Question 4 discusses if blockchain is good for banks, challenges of blockchain, and characteristics of consortium blockchains. Question 5 covers where blockchains are stored, types of blockchain records, advantages of cryptocurrency, and smart contracts in Ethereum.
This document is an exam for a blockchain technology course. It contains 5 questions with 3 parts each about key concepts in blockchain. Question 1 asks about blocks, differences between blockchain and traditional databases, and types of blockchains. Question 2 covers features of blockchain, differences between permissioned and permissionless blockchains, and components of blockchain. Question 3 addresses popular blockchain platforms, differences between blockchain and databases, and proof of work vs proof of stake protocols. Question 4 discusses if blockchain is good for banks, challenges of blockchain, and characteristics of consortium blockchains. Question 5 covers where blockchains are stored, types of blockchain records, advantages of cryptocurrency, and smart contracts in Ethereum.
This document is an exam for a blockchain technology course. It contains 5 questions with 3 parts each about key concepts in blockchain. Question 1 asks about blocks, differences between blockchain and traditional databases, and types of blockchains. Question 2 covers features of blockchain, differences between permissioned and permissionless blockchains, and components of blockchain. Question 3 addresses popular blockchain platforms, differences between blockchain and databases, and proof of work vs proof of stake protocols. Question 4 discusses if blockchain is good for banks, challenges of blockchain, and characteristics of consortium blockchains. Question 5 covers where blockchains are stored, types of blockchain records, advantages of cryptocurrency, and smart contracts in Ethereum.
This document is an exam for a blockchain technology course. It contains 5 questions with 3 parts each about key concepts in blockchain. Question 1 asks about blocks, differences between blockchain and traditional databases, and types of blockchains. Question 2 covers features of blockchain, differences between permissioned and permissionless blockchains, and components of blockchain. Question 3 addresses popular blockchain platforms, differences between blockchain and databases, and proof of work vs proof of stake protocols. Question 4 discusses if blockchain is good for banks, challenges of blockchain, and characteristics of consortium blockchains. Question 5 covers where blockchains are stored, types of blockchain records, advantages of cryptocurrency, and smart contracts in Ethereum.
BE - SEMESTER–VII (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2021 Subject Code:3171618 Date:27/12/2021 Subject Name:Blockchain Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70 Instructions: 1. Attempt all questions. 2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary. 3. Figures to the right indicate full marks. 4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed. MARKS Q.1 (a) What do you mean by blocks in block chain technology? 03 (b) Blockchain is a distributed database. How does it differ from 04 traditional databases? (c) Briefly discuss what are the different types of Block chains? 07
Q.2 (a) List the key features of blockchain? 03
(b) Differentiate between permissioned blockchain v/s 04 permissioned less blockchain. (c) Explain Components of the blockchain. 07 OR (c) Explain and Difference between Bit coin block chain and 07 Ethereum Block chain? Q.3 (a) Name some popular platforms for developing blockchain 03 applications. (b) What is the difference between blockchain and database? 04 (c) Explain Proof-of-work v/s Proof-of-stake protocol. 07 OR Q.3 (a) What are the limitations of blockchain? 03 (b) What are the Merkle trees? What is its importance in 04 blockchain? (c) Explain in detail types of cryptocurrency. 07 Q.4 (a) Justify Answer Is block chain good for banks? 03 (b) What are the challenges of blockchain technology? 04 (c) Discuss Key characteristics of Consortium Blockchain in detail. 07 OR Q.4 (a) What is encryption? What is its role in Blockchain? 03 (b) What is Consensus algorithm? What are the types of consensus 04 algorithms? (c) Explain in detail Digital Signature in blockchain. 07 Q.5 (a) Where is a block chain stored? What are the types of records 03 that are present in the block chain database? (b) Briefly discuss advantage of Cryptocurrency. 04 (c) Discuss in detail Smart Contract in Ethereum. 07 OR Q.5 (a) List out the real time application of Block chain. 03 (b) What is a ledger? Is Blockchain an incorruptible ledger? 04 (c) What is Cryptocurrency? Explain Conventional vs. digital 07 currency. *************