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Understanding Ethereum and Smart Contracts
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Understanding Ethereum and Smart Contracts

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What vulnerabilities were exploited in the attack on The DAO in June 2016?

  • SQL injections
  • Buffer overflows
  • Cross-site scripting
  • Recursive calls (correct)
  • What was the value of the Ether gained by the user who attacked The DAO?

  • $25 million
  • $100 million
  • $50 million (correct)
  • $10 million
  • What was the holding period for the funds put into an account after The DAO attack?

  • 14 days
  • 7 days
  • 28 days (correct)
  • 60 days
  • Which type of system is discussed for applications with blockchain in the provided text?

    <p>Decentralized systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do participants enter the lottery in a decentralized way according to the text?

    <p>By initiating cryptocurrency transactions to the smart contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of transparent bidding in the context of auctions?

    <p>To ensure fairness and visibility for all participants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in setting up a voting system using blockchain technology?

    <p>Enabling voter registration by allowing participants to create blockchain-based identities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does automating bid validation benefit auction processes?

    <p>It ensures fair and tamper-proof auction processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of using smart contracts in auctions?

    <p>Efficient and automated processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does blockchain voting ensure transparency and authenticity?

    <p>Using cryptographic signatures for voters to cast votes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of decentralized validation in a blockchain-based voting system?

    <p>Preventing manipulation by having each node verify votes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is immediate transaction settlement beneficial in auctions?

    <p>Provides quick and secure transfers of assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a blockchain voting system, what does tokenizing voting rights mean?

    <p>Limiting each voter to a verifiable number of tokens based on eligibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does blockchain consensus play in creating a trustless environment in auctions?

    <p>Establishes trust by eliminating the need for a central authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is record keeping on the blockchain important in a voting system?

    <p>To provide an immutable and transparent ledger that can be audited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of utilizing blockchain's pseudorandomness in lotteries?

    <p>To ensure fair and unpredictable winner selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does recording lottery transactions on the blockchain help with auditability?

    <p>It provides an immutable record of all transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What benefit do smart contracts bring to auctions?

    <p>Automating the entire auction process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does blockchain technology help establish a trustless environment in lotteries?

    <p>By enabling trust through blockchain consensus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does tokenizing auction items using blockchain tokens represent?

    <p>Ownership and transfer rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are refunds handled if the funding goal is not met in a campaign?

    <p>Contributors need to request refunds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function do users call to join the DAO and become members with voting power?

    <p>joinDAO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can members express support or opposition to proposals in the DAO?

    <p>By voting using the 'vote' function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a proposal in the DAO receives enough support?

    <p>The proposal can be executed by the DAO.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the functions of emitted events in the DAO process?

    <p>To track and understand activities in the DAO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main feature of Ethereum that allows smart contracts to run on a decentralized blockchain?

    <p>Ethereum Virtual Machine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a crowdfunding smart contract on Ethereum, what happens if the total funding reaches the goal set?

    <p>The contract transitions to the 'Successful' state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature of smart contracts in Ethereum ensures that transactions run exactly as programmed without interference?

    <p>Immutable Execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a crowdfunding smart contract in Ethereum if the deadline is reached and the funding goal is not met?

    <p>It transitions to the 'Expired' state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are smart contracts in Ethereum considered to be resistant to downtime and third-party interference?

    <p>Self-execution based on programmed conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main method by which PoW achieves consensus?

    <p>Solving complex mathematical puzzles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is consensus achieved in a PoS system?

    <p>Through validators based on their stake in the network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a successful 51% attack in a PoW system?

    <p>Having more computational power than the rest of the honest network combined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the difficulty level change in PoW over time?

    <p>Adjusts to maintain a constant block generation time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor influences the selection process of validators in PoS systems?

    <p>The amount of cryptocurrency they hold and are willing to stake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for a successful 51% attack in a PoS system?

    <p>Acquiring a majority of the total cryptocurrency tokens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In PoW, what does a miner need to do to add a new block to the blockchain?

    <p>Find a hash value that meets specific criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do validators in PoS take turns proposing and validating blocks?

    <p>Based on their cryptocurrency stake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a successful 51% attack in a PoW system?

    <p>Gaining control of more than 50% of the total hash rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a 51% attack involve in a PoS system?

    <p>Acquiring a majority of the total cryptocurrency tokens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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