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What does 'pump-and-dump' refer to in cryptocurrency schemes?
What does 'pump-and-dump' refer to in cryptocurrency schemes?
- A legal way to get rich quick with cryptocurrency
- A type of cryptocurrency hack
- Using one cryptocurrency to buy another
- Buying large quantities of a cryptocurrency to drive up the price, then selling it all (correct)
How did the Life at Sea Cruise scam their attendees?
How did the Life at Sea Cruise scam their attendees?
- By not providing enough food and water
- By not disclosing the location of the cruise
- By promising luxury accommodations and disappearing (correct)
- By overselling tickets
In what context is reverse engineering used and when can it be considered morally problematic?
In what context is reverse engineering used and when can it be considered morally problematic?
- It is used to manufacture fake products; it is problematic when it leads to financial losses for the original manufacturer
- It is used to improve user interfaces; it is problematic when used without permission
- It is used to repair broken products; it is problematic when the product is still under warranty
- It is used to analyze the inner workings of a product or technology; it is problematic when used to infringe on intellectual property rights (correct)
What is the Advanced Access Content System (AACS) and why is it controversial?
What is the Advanced Access Content System (AACS) and why is it controversial?
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Who is the founder of Theranos and what was the company promising to revolutionize?
Who is the founder of Theranos and what was the company promising to revolutionize?
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What were the allegations against Nikola, the electric vehicle (EV) company?
What were the allegations against Nikola, the electric vehicle (EV) company?
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What does Vaporware refer to in the context of computer hardware or software products?
What does Vaporware refer to in the context of computer hardware or software products?
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Why did Quibi, the short-form streaming service, fail despite raising over $1.75 billion in funding?
Why did Quibi, the short-form streaming service, fail despite raising over $1.75 billion in funding?
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What is 'rug pull' in the context of cryptocurrency?
What is 'rug pull' in the context of cryptocurrency?
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