B.TechSemester 72023-24Blockchain Architecture DesignKCS714

Blockchain Architecture Design (KCS714) - AKTU Question Paper 2023-24

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This is the official AKTU Blockchain Architecture Design Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 7, academic session 2023-24. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech

Semester:Semester 7

Session:2023-24

University:AKTU / UPTU

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Blockchain Architecture Design (KCS714) — complete question paper · 100 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all q u e s t i o n s i n b r i e f .

a
Define distributed ledgers. 2 1
b
List the types of records that are present in the Blockchain database. 2 1
c
Define the way to verify the accuracy of new transactions that are added to a Blockchain. 2 2
d
List the general types of Blockchain. 2 2
e
Mention the key design features of Hyperledger Fabric model. 2 3
f
Differentiate between Blockchain and hyperledger. 2 3
g
List the feature of Blockchain that make its application useful in financial services. 2 4
h
Describe how Blockchain eliminates the problems associated with KYC. 2 4 i. Name some use cases for Blockchain application in identity management. 2 5 j. Mention the cryptographic algorithms used in Blockchain. 2 5

Section BAttempt any three o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :

a
Explain the architecture of Blockchain. Also define blocks in Blockchain architecture. 10 1
b
Define the need of consensus mechanism in Blockchain. Also expl ain different types of consensus algorithms used in Blockchain. 10 2
c
Define policy. Discuss the policies that are needed in Hyperledger. 10 3
d
Discuss the security and privacy issues in Blockchain. 10 4
e
Explain how Blockchain uses cryptography and how cryptography provides trustless environment in Blockchain network

Section CAttempt any one p a r t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :

a
Explain the key principles of Blockchain that are helpful in eliminating the security threats that need to be followed. 10 1
b
Explain the security and privacy protocols used in Blockchain architecture. 10 1
a
Explain Merkle root. Explain the way it is implemented in the Blockchain. 10 2
b
Explain Proof of Work (PoW). Also differentiate between PoW and PoS. 10 2
a
Describe Hyperledger Fabric. Mention the key design features of Hyperledger Fabric model. 10 3
b
Briefly discuss the Hyperledger Fabric architecture. 10 3
a
Discuss application of Blockchain in financial software and sys t e m s w i t h r e s pe c t t o K Y C ( K no w Your Customer). 10 4
b
List the problems associated with traditional supply chain mana gement. Discuss the role of decentralization in supply chain management to overcome these problems. 10 4
a
Explain government adoption of B lockchain in healthcare sector and energy resource management in smart city. 10 5
b
Discuss the role of Blockchain for government with respect to d igital identity, land records and other kinds of record keeping. 10 5

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