Cyber Security (CCS340) course for Anna University students, Regulation 2021. Model Question Paper Part A (20marks) 1. Define the CIA Triad and explain its significance in cyber security. 2. List and briefly describe the main reasons for cybercrime. 3. What is the scope of cyber-attacks? 4. Describe what a social engineering attack is. 5. What is the purpose of using tools like Harvester in reconnaissance? 6. Explain the concept of port scanning. 7. Differentiate between host-based and network-based intrusion detection systems. 8. What are honeypots and how are they used in cyber security? 9. Describe the characteristics of a firewall. 10. Explain the difference between firewalls and intrusion prevention systems. Part B (65 marks) 11a) Discuss the impact of the internet on society and business. b) Explain the Indian IT Act and its role in combating cybercrime. 12. a) Describe the various types of malicious software and the countermeasures that can ...
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technologies (CCS339) Model question paper Part A (20 marks) Answer all questions. 1. What is a blockchain and how does it function as a public ledger? 2. Explain the properties of a cryptographic hash function. 3. What is a hash pointer and how is it used in a Merkle tree? 4. Define double spending in the context of cryptocurrencies. 5. What is Bitcoin's Proof of Work (PoW) and how does it secure the network? 6. Describe the concept of a Bitcoin mining pool. 7. What is Ethereum's Gas and how does it relate to transaction fees? 8. Explain the purpose of smart contracts in blockchain technology. 9. What are decentralized applications (DApps)? 10. Give an example of a blockchain application in supply chain management. Part B (65 marks) 1. a) Describe the structure of a block in a blockchain and explain the concept of the longest chain. (13 marks) b) Explain the permissioned model of blockchain and its potential applicati...
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