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BCS613A

Model Question Paper with effect from 2022-23 (CBCS Scheme)

Note: 01. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.

*Bloom’s
Module -1 Taxonomy Marks
Level
Q.01 a Define Blockchain. Explain the network view of Blockchain with a neat diagram.
L2 10
b List and explain the generic elements of Blockchain.
L2 10

OR
Q.02 a Define Consensus. List the requirements and types of Consensus mechanism.
L2 8
b List and explain the Consensus Algorithms or mechanisms.
L2 8
c Explain benefits and limitations of blockchain.
L2 4

Module-2
Q. 03 a What are the methods of decentralization? Discuss.
L2 6
b Give the different Platforms for decentralization.
L1 6
c Explain full ecosystem decentralization of blockchain with a neat diagram.
L2 8
OR
Q.04 a Explain Asymmetric cryptography with suitable diagrams.
L2 10
b Explain Elliptic Curve Digital signature algorithm (ECDSA) with a practical
L3 10
example.

Module-3
Q. 05 a Define Bitcoin. Explain the generation of public key and private key in detail.
L2 10
b What is a Transaction? Explain the structure and life cycle of the transactions. L2 10

OR
Q. 06 a Explain a simplified model of an oracle interacting with smart contract on block
L2 8
chain.

b Briefly discuss about smart contracts on a blockchain. L2 6

Module-4

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Q. 07 a Explain the Ethereum Stack with a suitable diagram.
L2
A 6
b What is Ethereum Blockchain? Discuss with a state transition diagram.
L1 6
c Give the different types of Transactions in Ethereum and also explain the fields
L2 8
included in these transactions.

OR
Q. 08 a Briefly discuss about the operation of Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) with the
L2 10
help of a neat diagram.
b What are Contract creation transaction and Message call transaction? Explain with a
L2 10
suitable diagram.

Module-5
Q. 09 a Give the architecture of Hyperledger as a protocol and explain.
L2 10
b Discuss about the organization and categories of Hyperledger fabric architecture.
L2 10

OR
Q. 10 a Define Sawtooth lake. Explain the novel concepts of Sawtooth lake.
L2 10
b What is Corda. List and explain the components of the Corda.
L2 10

*Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Indicate as L1, L2, L3, L4, etc. It is also desirable to indicate the COs and POs to be
attained by every bit of questions.

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