Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU 3171618 Blockchain Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · IT Engineering · Semester 7 · Subject code 3171618
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define
1)Block
2)Nonce
3)Altcoin
(b)
4 marks
Which are different use cases of cryptocurrencies?
(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers
Discuss various components of blockchain

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q1c

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Write various applications of blockchain
(b)
4 marks
Describe consensus mechanism in blockchain
(c)
7 marks
Explain concept of decentralization and distribution in blockchain
(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers
Describe smart contract with suitable example of any industry

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q5c OR

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What is bitcoin mining?
(b)
4 marks
Discuss different types of smart contracts
(c)
7 marks
Analyze Ethereum blockchain and discuss its various use cases
(a)
3 marks
Discuss 51% attack in blockchain
(b)
4 marks
Describe key characteristics of private blockchain
(c)
7 marks
Elaborate any popular public blockchain and discuss its features

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain proof-of-work algorithm in blockchain
(b)
4 marks
Discuss consortium blockchain with example
(c)
7 marks
Explain different types of blockchain oracles in detail
(a)
3 marks
Discuss pBFT algorithm
(b)
4 marks
Differentiate public blockchain and private blockchain
(c)
7 marks
Discuss state machine replication in permissioned blockchain

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 2 papers
Discuss about Metamask

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q5b OR

(b)
4 marks
Describe important characteristics of Ripple
(c)
7 marks
Elaborate blockchain applications in healthcare sector
(a)
3 marks
What is crypto wallet? Give two examples of crypto wallet
(b)
4 marks
How can blockchain be used in education sector ?
(c)
7 marks
Explain the limitations and challenges in blockchain implementation

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Blockchain (Summer 2026, B.E. · IT Engineering, Sem 7). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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