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.