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IIMT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, GREATER NOIDA

B TECH
PRE-UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION (EVEN SEM, 2023-24)
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SUBJECT: Blockchain Architecture Design SUBJECT CODE: KIT-061
COURSE: B. Tech BRANCH: IT SEM: VI
Date of Exam: 24/05/2024 Duration: 03:00 Hours Total Marks: 100
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Note: Attempt all Sections. If requires any missing data; then choose suitably.

SECTION-A

1. Attempt all questions in brief. 2 x 10 = 20

Q no. Question Marks CO

a. What do you mean by Blockchain? 2 1
b. What is Genesis Block? 2 1
c. What is permissioned blockchain? 2 2
d. Describe the “Mining” procedure used in Public Blockchain. 2 2
e. What is Hyperledger Fabric? 2 3
f. Difference between the term hyper ledger and blockchain 2 3
g. What is the role of a smart contract? 2 4
h. Mention the benefits of blockchain in the KYC process. 2 4
List down the Pros and Cons of using Blockchain in the Trade/Supply Chain
i. 2 5
System.
j. What type of record can be kept in blockchain? 2 5

SECTION-B

2. Attempt any three of the following: 10 x 3 = 30

Q no. Question Marks CO

a. Why blockchain is trustworthy? Explain the Benefits of Blockchain Technology 10 1

b. Explain the Scalability aspects of Blockchain consensus protocols. 10 2
What is a Smart Contract? Write the difference between a Smart contract and a
c. 10 3
Traditional contract.
How can blockchain technology solve the challenges faced by the finance
d. 10 4
industry?
What are the key principles in blockchain that help eliminate the security threats
e. 10 5
that need to be followed?

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SECTION C

3. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

Q no. Question Marks CO

Explain blockchain architecture. Differentiate digital money and distributed
a. 10 1
ledger.
Describe the centralized, decentralized, and distributed system architecture. Also,
b. give a brief comparison of these three architectures based on their unique 10 1
properties.
4. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

Q no. Questions Marks CO

Explain Proof of Work (PoW), Purpose of PoW, Features of PoW and How
a. 10 2
Does PoW Work?
What is permissioned blockchain? Explain design goals, and consensus protocols
b. 10 2
for permissioned blockchains.
5. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

Q no. Questions Marks CO

Describe the Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance (PBFT) consensus model
a. 10 3
adopted in Hyper-ledger Fabric.
Explain –
b. i) Hyperledger fabric SDK 10 3
ii) Hyperledger Composer Tool
6. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

Q no. Questions Marks CO

a. What are the benefits of blockchain technology in the financial sector? 10 4
b. Discuss blockchain in trade/supply chain with respect to trade/supply chain 10 4
finance, and invoice management.
7. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

Q no. Questions Marks CO

a. What do you understand by the Public Distribution System (PDS)? Give the 10 5
process flow for PDS.
b. Discuss Blockchain for Government concerning Digital identity, land records, 10 5
and other kinds of record-keeping between other government entities. Is it safe?
Justify your answer.

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