Blockchain Exam CBSP Topic 5 Question 101 Discussion

Actual exam question for Blockchain's CBSP exam

Question #: 101
Topic #: 5

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Which type of blockchain is most vulnerable to traditional Denial of Service attacks?

AProof of Stake

BProof of Work

CProof of Activity

DProof of Space

EAll of the above

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Suggested Answer: A

by Melissia at Sep 18, 2024, 11:54 PM

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Lezlie

7 months ago

But isn't Proof of Stake also vulnerable because of the wealth concentration?

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Charisse

7 months ago

This question is as clear as mud. I'm just hoping to pass the exam at this point, forget about acing it.

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Cordelia

7 months ago

Proof of Space? I didn't even know that was a thing. Blockchain trivia is getting out of hand.

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Wynell

6 months ago

It's interesting how different blockchain consensus mechanisms have different vulnerabilities.

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Jade

6 months ago

Yeah, Proof of Work requires a lot of computational power.

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Alaine

6 months ago

I think Proof of Work is most vulnerable to traditional Denial of Service attacks.

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Alida

7 months ago

Proof of Space is a new concept in blockchain.

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Sharen

7 months ago

I agree with Melvin, Proof of Work requires a lot of computational power.

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Gail

7 months ago

All of the above? Sounds like a blockchain version of the Hokey Pokey. Put your right foot in, put your left foot in...

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Britt

7 months ago

Proof of Work, seriously? I thought that was the whole point of using blockchain - to prevent DoS attacks. This is trickier than I thought.

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Latrice

6 months ago

It's important to consider the security vulnerabilities of different blockchain consensus mechanisms.

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Lemuel

6 months ago

Yes, Proof of Work requires miners to solve complex mathematical puzzles, which can be exploited by attackers.

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Margurite

7 months ago

Proof of Work is actually vulnerable to traditional Denial of Service attacks.

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Roxanne

7 months ago

Proof of Work, the miner's kryptonite. Guess I'll be sticking to Proof of Kitten for my next blockchain venture.

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Delisa

6 months ago

Yeah, Proof of Space is also an interesting concept to consider for blockchain projects.

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Ashton

6 months ago

I agree, Proof of Stake seems like a safer choice when it comes to security.

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Larue

7 months ago

Proof of Kitten sounds like a fun alternative! It's always good to explore different options.

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Ashley

7 months ago

Proof of Work is definitely vulnerable to traditional Denial of Service attacks.

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Melvin

8 months ago

I think Proof of Work is most vulnerable.

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