Welcome to your Beginner - Crypto Trading Quiz This beginner cryptocurrency trading quiz is tailored for individuals who are new to the world of digital currencies. The quiz covers topics like basic blockchain concepts, the fundamentals of buying and storing cryptocurrencies, and an introduction to crypto trading platforms. It’s a great way for novice traders to test their knowledge and gain confidence in navigating the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency trading. 1. What is cryptocurrency? A physical form of currency A digital or virtual form of currency A type of commodity A type of stock None 2. What technology underpins most cryptocurrencies? Cloud Computing Blockchain Artificial Intelligence Quantum Computing None 3. What was the first cryptocurrency? Ethereum Ripple Bitcoin Litecoin None 4. What is a Bitcoin wallet? A physical normal wallet for storing Bitcoin A digital tool used to store and manage Bitcoin A bank account specifically for Bitcoin A hardware device for trading Bitcoin None 5. What does HODL stand for in cryptocurrency trading? Hold On for Dear Life High Opportunity Day Lift Hold On Daily Levels High On Digital Leverage None 6. What is a crypto exchange? A broker for trading physical currencies A physical place where cryptocurrency is traded A service for converting cryptocurrencies into gold A platform where users can buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies None 7. What is the maximum supply of Bitcoin? 100 million 10 million 21 million Unlimited None 8. What is the process of verifying cryptocurrency transactions called? Mining Hashing Coding Encrypting None 9. What is meant by the term “fiat currency”? Any digital currency created by a government A type of cryptocurrency Government-issued currency that is not backed by a physical commodity, like gold A stablecoin tied to precious metals None 10. Which of the following cryptocurrencies is not a "coin" but a "token"? Bitcoin Ethereum Litecoin Tether (USDT) None 11. Which factor primarily drives the price of cryptocurrencies? Government regulations Supply and demand Interest rates Company earnings None 12. What is a "whale" in cryptocurrency trading? A trader with a very large amount of cryptocurrency A coin that has lost its value A strategy for trading cryptocurrencies A security measure for cold storage None 13. What does "decentralized" mean in cryptocurrency? Controlled by one central authority Controlled by multiple central authorities Not controlled by any single central authority Only accessible through banks None 14. What is an Initial Coin Offering (ICO)? A method of distributing dividends in cryptocurrency A way to launch a new cryptocurrency project by offering tokens for sale A reward system for cryptocurrency miners A type of interest rate for holding cryptocurrency None 15. What is a private key in cryptocurrency? A password used to access a website A verification code for confirming transactions A physical key to a cryptocurrency vault A secret piece of data that allows you to access your cryptocurrency None 16. What is "staking" in cryptocurrency? Transferring coins between wallets Holding cryptocurrency to support network operations and receive rewards Selling cryptocurrencies to gain profit Mining new coins None 17. What is a stablecoin? A coin that cannot lose value A cryptocurrency with a fixed market cap A cryptocurrency that is tied to a stable asset like the US dollar A cryptocurrency with a slow transaction speed None 18. What is market capitalization in cryptocurrency? The price of the currency The total value of all mined coins in circulation The number of coins currently being traded The number of exchanges trading the coin None 19. What is the purpose of a smart contract? To trade coins on an exchange To secure cryptocurrency wallets To automatically execute predefined agreements when conditions are met To send messages securely on the blockchain None 20. What is a peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency transaction? A transaction that requires a bank’s approval A direct transaction between two parties without intermediaries A transaction involving multiple third parties A transaction that only occurs on decentralized exchanges None 21. What is a cold wallet? A wallet that requires a constant internet connection A cryptocurrency wallet that is stored offline A hot wallet that stores tokens temporarily A wallet for handling only Bitcoin None 22. What is a hot wallet? A wallet that holds cryptocurrency online A wallet that stores large amounts of cryptocurrency offline A wallet that is used exclusively by exchanges A wallet used for crypto mining None 23. What is a blockchain fork? A system for verifying cryptocurrency transactions A type of cryptocurrency wallet A division of cryptocurrency exchanges A change in the underlying protocol of a blockchain network None 24. What is a crypto token? A separate blockchain with its own infrastructure A reward for cryptocurrency mining A digital asset that operates on an existing blockchain A physical representation of a cryptocurrency None 25. Which of the following is an example of a decentralized exchange (DEX)? Binance Coinbase Kraken Uniswap None 26. What does it mean when a cryptocurrency is "burned"? It is sent to an irretrievable address to reduce supply It loses all its value in the market It is used to pay transaction fees It is stolen by hackers None 27. What is meant by the term "altcoin"? A stablecoin pegged to a fiat currency Any coin that is not Bitcoin A token used only for specific apps A coin with fixed market supply None 28. What is liquidity in the context of cryptocurrency trading? The ease with which an asset can be bought or sold without affecting its price The amount of cryptocurrency being traded on an exchange The overall market cap of a cryptocurrency The number of new coins being mined None 29. What is a whitepaper in cryptocurrency? A contract for mining new coins A guide on how to trade cryptocurrencies A government regulation on digital assets A detailed document outlining the technical aspects and vision of a cryptocurrency project None 30. What does "decentralized finance" (DeFi) refer to? A financial system built on decentralized blockchain technology without intermediaries A government-regulated cryptocurrency exchange A financial system controlled by central banks A stablecoin-backed lending system None 31. What is a "pump and dump" scheme in cryptocurrency? A strategy for buying during market crashes A manipulation tactic where the price is artificially inflated before being sold off A legitimate strategy for increasing trading volume A common practice for decentralized exchanges None 32. Which factor can most heavily influence the volatility of cryptocurrency prices? News, regulation, and market sentiment Gold and silver prices Stock market performance Government earnings None 33. What is "gas" in the context of Ethereum? A type of decentralized application A coin mined by Ethereum A fee required to execute transactions and smart contracts on the Ethereum network A new type of stablecoin None 34. What does "scalability" refer to in blockchain technology? The number of users a blockchain can support without slowing down The number of miners in a blockchain network The ability to prevent hacking attacks The total value of assets stored in the blockchain None 35. What is the primary benefit of using decentralized exchanges (DEXs)? Instant access to fiat currency The absence of intermediaries, which leads to increased privacy and control Faster transaction speeds than centralized exchanges Access to government-issued stablecoins None 36. What is the purpose of KYC (Know Your Customer) in cryptocurrency exchanges? To prevent users from using exchanges To ensure that users pay transaction fees To prevent users from losing their private keys To verify users' identities for regulatory and anti-money laundering compliance None 37. What is the term for splitting a blockchain network into two separate chains? Merkle Tree Block Merge Hard Fork Soft Fork None 38. What does “staking” refer to in cryptocurrency? Locking up your cryptocurrency to help support a blockchain network and earn rewards Using cryptocurrency to purchase goods Trading cryptocurrency with leverage Storing cryptocurrencies in cold wallets None 39. What is "yield farming"? A process for validating blocks on the blockchain A method to mine cryptocurrency A system for trading derivatives A strategy to earn interest by lending out crypto assets on DeFi platforms None 40. What is a "rug pull" in crypto? A scam where developers abandon a project and take investors’ funds A tactic for mining cryptocurrencies A strategy to short a cryptocurrency A method for increasing market liquidity None 1 out of 4 Time's up