Comprehensive Quiz

What line of code correctly instantiates a client on the XRPL?

const client = new xrpl.Client(net);

let net = getNet();

await client.connect();

results = "Connecting to " + net + "....";

What is the main advantage of using a payment channel?

A) You can make multiple payments without having to repeatedly send transactions to the network

B) It is a secure way to hold funds until certain conditions are met.

C) It allows for multiple people to jointly control an account.

D) It authorizes an account to claim funds at a later date.

How does a transaction on a blockchain happen?

A) When the network reaches a consensus

B) When it has finished downloading the blockchain

C) When the block is full

D) When a single validator node approves it

An account on the XRPL is made up of which two important pieces:

A private seed and a public address.

A wallet and a faucet.

A login and a password.

A public seed and a private address.

What is tokenization?

A) The process of turning an asset into a digital token

B) The process of burning an NFT

C) The act of buying or selling an NFT

What is the NFTokenTaxon ID used for?

To create a unique ID for each NFT so that it can be found on the blockchain.

To link or associate all NFTs that belong in a single collection.

To set a transaction price in case an NFT is sold after being minted.

All of the above

Which of the following statements best summarizes how we use trust lines?

When sending currency, a trust line must be created from the receiving/destination account to the sending/issuer account.

When sending currency, a trust line must be created from the sending/issuer account to the receiving/destination account.

After initiating a transaction with currency between two accounts, both accounts must approve a mutual trust line for the currency transaction to go through.

All of the above.

What is the primary goal when making a request on the XRPL?

To look up something on the ledger.

To retrieve currency from another account.

To prepare your wallet for an incoming transaction.

To send currency.

What is a node?

A) A computer that verifies blockchain transactions

B) A central authority that controls the network

C) A type of cryptocurrency

What is Forte?

A) A blockchain platform that provides funding and infrastructure for game developers

B) An in-game currency for the Fortnite game

C) A digital wallet

How do AMMs work?

AMMs work by holding currency in order books, then the ledger randomizes a fair exchange rate between the different currencies.

AMMs work by pooling currency in liquidity pools, then algorithmically picking a fair exchange rate between the different currencies.

AMMs work by pooling currency in liquidity pools, then the AMM leadership group picks a fair exchange rate between the different currencies.

AMMs work by pooling currency in liquidity pools, then the AMM community votes on a fair exchange rate between the different currencies.

What is a public address?

A) A private key that is used to sign transactions

B) The amount of XRP required to open an account

C) A cryptographic code that is used to locate an account on the blockchain

What does "minting an NFT" mean?

A) Creating a physical copy of an NFT

B) Creating an NFT and publishing it to the blockchain

C) Giving an NFT to someone as a gift

D) Selling an NFT on a marketplace

What should you consider when choosing a consensus mechanism for an EVM sidechain?

Choose the mechanism with the highest fees, making the barrier to entry higher.

Choose a mechanism that offers limited scalability.

Educate yourself on the mechanisms' strengths and weaknesses in terms of security and other factors.

Choose a Proof of Stake (PoS) mechanism for maximum decentralization.

What is a liquidity provider (LP)?

A) An individual who commits to trade at least once per day

B) A type of financial institution that is not subject to government regulation

C) Someone who supplies liquidity to a decentralized exchange (DEX)

What is proof-of-stake?

A) A type of consensus mechanism in which miners compete to solve a complex mathematical problems

B) A type of consensus mechanism in which nodes stake the network currency to validate transactions

C) A method of reaching consensus via a peer-to-peer network of nodes

D) None of the above

Which coding language is required to build on the XRPL?

A) JS

B) Python

C) Any language

What is the difference between the testnet and livenet/mainnet servers?

When coding on the XRPL, you can test your code with the testnet before launching an app on the livenet.

The testnet uses fake XRP and fake currency. The livenet uses real XRP and currency.

New accounts on the testnet are funded via a centralized faucet, whereas the livenet requires a transfer from an exchange.

All of the above

How are cryptocurrency transactions secured?

A) Cryptography

B) A central authority verifies them

C) Strong passwords

What is yield farming?

A) The act of making small purchases at different times of the day

B) The act of only buying the top-cryptocurrencies

C) The act of using DeFi protocols to earn interest on digital assets