单选题 Which of the following statements concerning Taylor's and Sims's conduct is TRUE? A. Taylor is in violation of Standard Ⅱ (B) , but Sims is not in violation. B. Both Taylor and Sims are in violation of Standard Ⅱ (B). C. Neither Taylor nor Sims is in violation of Standard Ⅱ (B).

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】Taylor is in violation of Standard Ⅱ (B), Market Manipulation, by creating a scheme that caused others to trade on false information. Sims is not in violation of Standard Ⅱ (B). The Standard does not prohibit transactions conducted for tax purposes.