Preview Questions FinTech Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: In the context of blockchain scalability, what is the solution provided by "sharding"?

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Increasing the number of nodes on the blockchain network

Reducing the complexity of the consensus algorithm

Using off-chain transactions to reduce congestion

Splitting the blockchain into smaller pieces or shards to increase transaction throughput

Question 2: How can biometric authentication enhance data security in financial applications?

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By allowing the use of weaker passwords for security

By enabling faster transaction processing without compromising security

By providing a unique and difficult-to-fake identifier that can prevent unauthorized access

By replacing encryption with physical security measures

Question 3: What role does "cloud computing" play in the scalability of investment technology platforms?

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It prevents financial institutions from handling sensitive customer data

It enhances the physical security of financial servers

It allows for offline trading capabilities during downtime

It allows platforms to scale resources quickly and efficiently based on demand

Question 4: Which consensus mechanism is used in Ethereum 2.0 to improve scalability and energy efficiency?

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Proof of Stake

Proof of Authority

Proof of Work

Proof of Elapsed Time

Question 5: What is the key challenge when implementing blockchain technology for cross-border payments in the BFSI sector?

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High transaction fees

Interoperability between different blockchain networks

Ensuring high throughput

Regulatory compliance and data privacy

Question 6: What is the purpose of a "hash function" in blockchain technology?

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To compress data into a fixed-length string

To store data more efficiently

To prevent unauthorized access to blockchain data

To validate transactions and link blocks