Code No: R194205D R19 Set No.

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IV B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, April– 2023
BLOCK CHAINTECHNOLOGY
(Elective V for CSE & IT, Open Elective for Other Branches)

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Answer any FIVE Questions

ONE Question from Each unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
*****
UNIT I
1 a) What is Blockchain? Give the challenges of Blockchain in Indian Scenario. [7]
b) What are the restrictions on Sharing Ledgers? Explain. [8]
(OR)
2 a) Describe the history of Blockchain. [7]
b) Discuss about evolution of Computer Applications. [8]

UNIT II
3 Explain about life cycle of Blockchain transaction in detail with a neat
diagram. [15]
(OR)
4 Describe mining and finalization processes of blockchain. [15]

UNIT III
5 Discuss about typical solution architecture for enterprise use cases. [15]
(OR)
6 Describe Blockchain Solutions Reference Architecture. [15]

UNIT IV
7 Explain about Smart Contract Programming and Integrated Development
Environment. [15]
(OR)
8 Discuss about OpenZeppelin Contracts Wizard in detail Give its merits and
demerits. [15]

UNIT V
9 Explain the Following:
a) Hyperledger Fabric [7]
b) Initial Coin Offering [8]
(OR)
10 Explain the Following:
a) Zero-Knowledge Proofs [7]
b) Use Case – Car Ownership Tracking [8]

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 Code No: R194205D R19 Set No. 2
IV B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, April– 2023
BLOCK CHAINTECHNOLOGY
(Elective V for CSE & IT, Open Elective for Other Branches)

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Answer any FIVE Questions

ONE Question from Each unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
*****
UNIT I
1 a) What are Blockchain characteristics? Explain. [7]
b) Explain about public Blockchain environments. [8]
(OR)
2 a) Write a brief introduction on Blockchain technologies. [7]
b) Describe type of players in Blockchain ecosystem. [8]

UNIT II
3 What are various types of Blockchain nodes? Explain in detail. [15]
(OR)
4 What is a Consensus mechanism? What are Consensus Mechanisms in
Blockchain? Explain. [15]

UNIT III
5 Describe approach for designing Blockchain applications. [15]
(OR)
6 Explain in detail about types of Blockchain applications. Describe the role
of Token in Blockchain applications. [15]

UNIT IV
7 Discuss about Truffle Framework and Ganache. How Blockchain is
implemented using it? [15]
(OR)
8 Describe Ethereum Accounts and My Ether Wallet in detail. [15]

UNIT V
9 Explain the Following:
a) Hyperledger Blockchain [7]
b) Oracles [8]
(OR)
10 Explain the Following:
a) FabCar Use Case implementation [7]
b) Self-Sovereign identity [8]

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 Code No: R194205D R19 Set No. 3
IV B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, April– 2023
BLOCK CHAINTECHNOLOGY
(Elective V for CSE & IT, Open Elective for Other Branches)

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Answer any FIVE Questions

ONE Question from Each unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
*****
UNIT I
1 a) What is the principle on which Blockchain technology is based on? Explain. [7]
b) Distinguish between centralized and decentralized applications. [8]
(OR)
2 a) What is Consortium blockchain? Explain characteristics of Consortium
blockchain. [7]
b) What are challenges articulated in Blockchain? Explain. [8]

UNIT II
3 What is hashing in Blockchain? Explain The Relationship of Proof of Work
in Hashing. [15]
(OR)
4 Explain in detail about data storage on Blockchain. [15]

UNIT III
5 Discuss about Blockchain Relevance evaluation framework in detail. [15]
(OR)
6 Describe architecture with Blockchain platforms. Focus on obstacles for use
of Blockchain. [15]

UNIT IV
7 Discuss about Ethereum Tool Stack and Ethereum Virtual Machine. Give
their merits and demerits. [15]
(OR)
8 Which consensus algorithm does Ethereum use? Explain it. [15]

UNIT V
9 Explain the Following:
a) Invoking Chaincode functions using client application [7]
b) Blockchain with IoT and AI/ML [8]
(OR)
10 Explain the Following:
a) Nodes in Hyperledger fabric [7]
b) Blockchain cloud offerings [8]

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 Code No: R194205D R19 Set No. 4
IV B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, April– 2023
BLOCK CHAINTECHNOLOGY
(Elective V for CSE & IT, Open Elective for Other Branches)

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Answer any FIVE Questions
ONE Question from Each unit
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
*****
UNIT I
1 a) Explain about scenarios for Blockchain. [7]
b) What is a Blockchain fork? What are types of Blockchain forks? [8]
(OR)
2 a) Who are participants on Blockchain? Explain about players in market. [7]
b) Discuss about opportunities using Blockchain. [8]

UNIT II
3 What is a Merkle Tree? What is a Merkle Root? Describe working of
Merkle trees. [15]
(OR)
4 Define Smart Contracts. How Smart Contracts work? What are benefits and
applications of Smart Contracts? Explain. [15]

UNIT III
5 What are obstacles for use of Blockchain? Explain bout Cryptographic
tokens. [15]
(OR)
6 Discuss about architectural considerations for Blockchain based systems in
detail. [15]

UNIT IV
7 What is the difference between Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchain? How to
mine Ethers? [15]
(OR)
8 What is Metamask? Explain about Tuna Fish use case implementation. [15]

UNIT V
9 Explain the Following:
a) Blockchain and its future potential [7]
b) Hyperledger fabric transaction flow [8]
(OR)
10 Explain the Following:
a) Quantum computing and Blockchain [7]
b) Inter Planetary File System (IPFS) [8]

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