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BCS613A TIE SIMP Questions
Set by CSE -TIE review team- Based on 50+ IA question papers, MQP, Tb
Study any 8 questions from each module
Module 2
1. What is decentralization? Explain the importance, benefits, and challenges of
decentralization in blockchain.
2. Compare centralized, distributed, and decentralized systems with suitable examples.
3. Explain the working of a decentralized network.
4. Is decentralization secure? Justify your answer with reasons.
5. Explain decentralization using blockchain. How is blockchain used to achieve
decentralization?
6. Differentiate between distributed systems and decentralized systems.
7. Discuss the two methods of decentralization: disintermediation and contest-driven
decentralization.
8. Explain the framework proposed by Arvind Narayanan for evaluating
decentralization.
9. What is decentralized consensus? How does it work without a central authority?
10. Explain how blockchain enables decentralization in industries like healthcare and
finance.
11. Discuss the importance of full ecosystem decentralization. What are its components
(storage, communication, computation)?
Module 1
1. Define Blockchain. Explain the network view of Blockchain with a neat diagram.
2. List and explain the generic elements of Blockchain.
3. Explain how blockchain accumulates blocks.
4. With a neat diagram, explain the CAP Theorem. How does it apply to blockchain
networks?
5. With a neat diagram, discuss the Byzantine Generals Problem. How does blockchain
overcome this problem?
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6. What is Consensus? List its requirements and explain different types of consensus
mechanisms.
7. Write a note on Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance (PBFT).
8. Compare centralized, decentralized, and distributed systems with examples.
9. Discuss the different tiers in blockchain technology.
10. Explain the features and applications of blockchain technology.
11. Explain the benefits and limitations of blockchain technology.
Module 3
1. What is Bitcoin? Explain the architecture of the Bitcoin system.
2. Describe the Bitcoin transaction life cycle with a neat diagram.
3. Explain the components of a Bitcoin transaction (transaction inputs and outputs).
4. What is a Bitcoin wallet? Describe the different types of wallets.
5. How are addresses generated in Bitcoin using public and private keys?
6. Explain the role of ECDSA (Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm) in Bitcoin.
7. Differentiate between hot wallets and cold wallets. What are their advantages and
disadvantages?
8. Discuss the structure and purpose of the Bitcoin block.
9. What is a Merkle Tree? How is it used in Bitcoin blocks?
10. Explain the concept of Proof-of-Work in the context of Bitcoin mining.
11. What are UTXOs (Unspent Transaction Outputs) in Bitcoin? How are they managed
and used?
Module 4
Module 4 – Important Questions
1. What is Ethereum? Compare Ethereum with Bitcoin.
2. Explain the architecture of Ethereum and the role of the Ethereum Virtual Machine
(EVM).
3. Describe the Ethereum Stack. What are the components used to develop dApps?
4. Explain how smart contracts work in Ethereum. How are they written and executed?
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5. Discuss the differences between Ethereum accounts: externally owned accounts and
contract accounts.
6. What are the major releases of Ethereum? Discuss the evolution from Frontier to
Serenity.
7. What is Gas in Ethereum? How is it calculated and why is it important?
8. Explain the Ethereum consensus mechanism and the use of the GHOST protocol.
9. Discuss the structure of an Ethereum transaction. What fields are included?
10. What is a Hard Fork? Explain with reference to the DAO Hack and the Ethereum–
Ethereum Classic split.
11. What is the world state in Ethereum? Explain the account state components: nonce,
balance, storageRoot, and codeHash.
Module - 05
1. What is Hyperledger? Explain its goals, architecture, and key components.
2. Compare Hyperledger with public blockchain platforms like Ethereum and Bitcoin.
3. Describe the Hyperledger Fabric architecture and its modular approach.
4. What is the role of chaincode in Hyperledger Fabric? How is it deployed and
executed?
5. Explain the consensus mechanism used in Hyperledger Fabric. How does it differ
from PoW?
6. What are the key projects under Hyperledger? Briefly explain Fabric, Sawtooth Lake,
and Iroha.
7. Explain the concept and working of Sawtooth Lake. What is the role of Transaction
Families and PoET?
8. What is the role of the Sumeragi consensus algorithm in Hyperledger Iroha?
9. Describe the tools available in the Hyperledger ecosystem (e.g., Fabric SDK, Fabric
Chain Tool, Blockchain Explorer).
10. What is the reference architecture of Hyperledger? Discuss Hyperledger services and
APIs.
11. How does Hyperledger ensure privacy, confidentiality, and modularity in business
blockchain networks?
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