Chapter C5. Use Cases of Blockchain: Vocational Education Training Flashcards

1
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Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) main tasks:

A
  • service for the state (sovereign duties)
  • service for private business
  • critical partner and advisor for politics ( overall interest for regional economy)
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Smart Contracts are

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codified rules translated into computer code, executed and run on a blockchain.

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Why blockchain technology is suitable to the VET use-case (benefits)?

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• Easy: Web application for verification is compatible with every modern web browser can be use immediately.
• Data Privacy: Only hash values , no personal Data is stored
• Security: Blockchain guarantees a high degree of transactional security , with little effort.
• Open: From the beginning on many participants and automated. Processes
and secure connection of third parties designed via APIs.
•Conserving ressources: Minimum energy consumption through Proof of Authority.

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An example of a consensus mechanism is

________.

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Proof of Work

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5
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_____ Contracts are codified rules translated into computer code, executed and run on a blockchain.

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Smart

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The _______ mechanism “Proof of Authority” offers the advantage that it conserves resources.

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consensus

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Q

Consensus mechanisms on the blockchain are…

Select one or more:

a.
Proof of Steak

b.
Proof of Stake

c.
Proof of Authority

d.
Proof of Work

A

b, c and d

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Blockchain technology strives to promote trust within a network of different participants that do not necessarily trust each other.

Select one:
True
False

A

true

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Blockchain technology is tamper-proof due to the required consensus and centralized storage of data.

Select one:
True
False

A

false

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The Blockchain…

Select one or more:

a.
is a distributed database

b.
is not controlled by one single institution

c.
is controlled by one single institution

d.
consists of a hierarchical network of participants

A

a and b

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In a blockchain network, a copy of all transaction is stored on all machines.

Select one:
True
False

A

true

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Consensus mechanisms on the blockchain are…

Select one or more:

a.
Proof of Citizenship

b.
Proof of Work

c.
Proof of Austerity

d.
Proof of Authority

A

b and d

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The Blockchain…

Select one or more:

a.
consists of a network of equal partners

b.
is a centralized database

c.
is controlled by one single institution

d.
is not controlled by one single institution

A

a and d

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Q

Blockchain technology does not allow for pseudonymized transparency.

Select one:
True
False

A

false

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When it comes to blockchain technology, trust occurs, amongst others, due to an unchangeable, immutable transactional record.

Select one:
True
False

A

true

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Blockchain-Technology…

Select one or more:

a.
supports digital trust within a network of participants

b.
allows pseudonymized transparency

c.
requires an intermediary

d.
is tamper-proof

A

a, b and d