Blockchain and Information Friction Reduction
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What is the main function of blockchain in a business network?

  • Buying and selling assets
  • Creating new assets
  • Managing financial transactions
  • Recording transactions and tracking assets (correct)

In the context of blockchain, what does it mean that assets can be tangible or intangible?

  • Assets can be exchanged for tangible or intangible goods
  • Assets have both tangible and intangible value
  • Assets are tracked physically or digitally (correct)
  • Assets are represented as physical or digital tokens

What distinguishes bitcoin from blockchain?

  • Efficiency in transactions
  • Cost-effectiveness
  • Control and central authority (correct)
  • Visibility of transactions

How are bitcoins 'mined'?

<p>By people running computers globally (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes blockchain transactions cost-effective?

<p>Absence of intermediaries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are blockchain transactions considered safe and secure?

<p>Transactions cannot be changed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do participants play in maintaining the blockchain ledger?

<p>Publisher and subscriber through peer-to-peer replication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does blockchain help reduce information friction?

<p>By creating a shared ledger accessible to all participants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature of blockchain reduces interaction friction?

<p>Peer-to-peer transactions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does blockchain ensure privacy and prevent unauthorized access to transaction details?

<p>By using advanced encryption and permissions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way blockchain reduces delays inherent in contracts?

<p>Smart contracts building into the transaction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature of blockchain eliminates the need for intermediaries in asset ownership transfer?

<p>Peer-to-peer transactions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does blockchain prevent fraudulent activity?

<p>By using advanced encryption and permissions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do blockchains not require a central point of control for interactions?

<p>Because of shared ledger accessible to all participants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main goals of Hyperledger Fabric?

<p>To provide a robust and efficient standard for blockchain ledger technology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 4 key elements of a blockchain for business as provided by Hyperledger Fabric?

<p>Permissioned network, confidential transactions, doesn’t rely on cryptocurrencies, programmable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does IBM make blockchain more accessible?

<p>By offering an easily accessible cloud and development platform: IBM Cloud (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to developing your first blockchain application according to the text?

<p>Determine how blockchain fits your industry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be outlined for the first project when developing a blockchain network?

<p>A clear, measurable goal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to identify speed bumps in business processes when developing a blockchain application?

<p>To examine current business processes for inefficiencies and delays (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect should be considered when determining how blockchain can help address inefficiencies?

<p>Consider various attributes of blockchain that can help address the inefficiencies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to choose an appropriate use case for a blockchain application?

<p>To ensure it's a good fit for what you are trying to accomplish (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Hyperledger Fabric provide for developing blockchain solutions?

<p>A framework with modular architecture and pluggable implementations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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