| Exam Name | EXIN Blockchain Foundation |
| Exam Code | BLOCKCHAINF |
| Official Information | https://www.exin.com/certifications/exin-blockchain-foundation-exam |
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| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Blockchain Basics | 37.5% | 1.1 Blockchain Technology The candidate can... 1.1.1 explain how a blockchain works. 1.1.2 explain what a node is. 1.1.3 identify the role of a node in a network. 1.1.4 explain what tokens are. 1.1.5 differentiate between public, private and hybrid blockchains. 1.2 Additional Blockchain Elements The candidate can... 1.2.1 explain how cryptography is used in a blockchain. 1.2.2 explain how private and public keys are used in a blockchain. 1.2.3 explain how hashes are used in a blockchain. 1.2.4 explain the purpose ledgers have in a blockchain. 1.2.5 explain the role mining has in a blockchain. 1.3 Structure of a Blockchain Network The candidate can... 1.3.1 recognize the types of consensus algorithms from a description. 1.3.2 identify advantages and disadvantages of different consensus algorithms. |
| 2 Blockchain Challenges | 17.5% | 2.1 Challenges for a Blockchain The candidate can... 2.1.1 identify blockchain vulnerabilities. 2.1.2 identify the risks community fractures and feuds pose to a blockchain. 2.1.3 identify the risks fraud and scams pose to a blockchain. 2.2 Blockchain Risk Mitigation The candidate can... 2.2.1 explain how the additional blockchain elements can be used to mitigate blockchain risks. 2.2.2 explain the role of the public witness in a blockchain. |
| 3 Applications of a Blockchain | 32.5% | 3.1 Blockchain Use Case The candidate can... 3.1.1 explain in which scenarios a blockchain is useful. 3.2 Blockchain Technology Supporting Businesses The candidate can... 3.2.1 explain how cryptocurrencies are used. 3.2.2 identify the blockchain technology used in a scenario. 3.2.3 differentiate between blockchain networks. 3.3 Blockchain Technology Supporting People The candidate can... 3.3.1 explain the use of smart contracts. 3.3.2 explain the use of decentralized applications (DApps). 3.3.3 explain the role of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO) and sophisticated smart contracts. 3.4 Expanding Blockchain Applications The candidate can... 3.4.1 describe possible applications for a blockchain with regard to identity. 3.4.2 identify the possibilities of combining a blockchain with internet of things (IoT) or artificial intelligence (AI). 3.4.3 identify the use of decentralized marketplaces and exchanges facilitated by blockchain technology. 3.5 Blockchain and the World Economy The candidate can... 3.5.1 describe the role a blockchain can play in the supply chain. 3.5.2 describe the role a blockchain can play in cross-border money transfers. |
| 4 Blockchain Innovations | 12.5% | 4.1 Innovations in Blockchain Technology The candidate can... 4.1.1 explain what digital fiat currency and disruption in banking and currency are. 4.1.2 explain how blockchain technology can change insurance. 4.1.3 explain the use of blockchain technology for the protection of intellectual property rights (IP) and provenance. 4.1.4 explain how blockchain technology may change governments. 4.1.5 identify applications for blockchain technology in e-mail and the trust layer for the internet. |
TESTED 19 May 2024
