Tech Quiz Qs
Benjamin Franklin's famous kite and key experiment led to important advances in understanding ___________?
(a) Electricity - Benjamin Franklin's key and kite experiment showed that lightning was a form of electricity that could fluidly move from one object to another.
What does the navigation device GPS stand for?
(a) Global Positioning System - In addition to consumer use, GPS technology is used around the world in the mining, aviation, agriculture, and military sectors.
Who invented the Model T car in 1908?
(a) Henry Ford - The Model T car was considered to be the first affordable automobile for a majority of Americans.
What telescope did NASA launch in 1990 to help scientists learn more about our solar system? a. Hubble Space Telescope b. International Space Telescope c. Refracting Telescope d. Reversing Telescope
(a) Hubble Space Telescope - Created by Edwin Hubble to observe comets and planets, the Hubble Space Telescope has been orbiting the Earth for 25 years.
Which of the following is the name of the portable e-book reader introduced by Amazon?
(a) Kindle - The Amazon Kindle e-reader was first introduced in 2007.
_______________ is a business-oriented social media website that is specifically used for professional networking. a. LinkedIn® b. Facebook c. Twitter d. Google+™
(a) LinkedIn® - Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn® is currently the world's largest professional social networking platform.
Who was one of the co-founders of Apple® Inc.? a. Steve Jobs b. Bill Gates c. Mark Zuckerberg d. Charles Babbage
(a) Steve Jobs - Steve Jobs, founder of Apple® Inc., created the first Apple computer model in his parent's garage with two friends in 1976.
True or False: It is now possible for a doctor to diagnose a patient virtually (i.e. through a live video consultation). a. True b. False
(a) True - Founded in 2009, MDLIVE is a provider of online health services that is able to consult with patients through their Virtual Medical Office software.
Which company created the iPad®? a. HP® b. Apple® c. Sony d. Acer
(b) Apple® - Apple® launched its first iPad® tablet in January 2010.
Technology has changed the way we play games. Select the correct order in which the following game consoles were created, from oldest to newest. a. Xbox, PlayStation®, Nintendo Entertainment System b. Nintendo Entertainment System, PlayStation®, Xbox c. PlayStation, Nintendo Entertainment System, Xbox d. Nintendo Entertainment System, Xbox, PlayStation®
(b) Nintendo Entertainment System, PlayStation®, Xbox - The Nintendo Entertainment System was first released in 1985, Sony's PlayStation® launched in 1995, and Microsoft's® Xbox debuted in 2001.
All magnets have two distinct poles. What are these poles called? a. Positive and negative b. North and south c. East and west d. Charged and not-charged
(b) North and south - All magnets have two different poles, a north pole and a south pole. The magnetic field begins at the north pole of the magnet and ends at the south pole.
A parallelogram is a four-sided shape with both pairs of opposite sides parallel to one another. Which of the following shapes is not a parallelogram? a. Rhombus b. Trapezoid c. Rectangle d. Square
(b) Trapezoid - A trapezoid, by contrast, is a four-sided shape with only one pair of opposite sides parallel.
What does an mp4 file contain? a. Video only b. Video and audio c. Audio only d. None of the above
(b) Video and audio - A MP4 file contains a mix of multimedia components, such as audio, video and images.
Pompeii, an ancient city in Italy, was destroyed by what natural disaster?
(b) Volcanic eruption - In 79 AD, Pompeii was destroyed by thick layers of ash left by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
.What is a flash drive? a. CD-ROM used for storing data b. Portable device used for retrieval and storage of data c. Wi-Fi connection d. Social media platform
(b)Portable device used for retrieval and storage of data - A flash drive can be inserted into the USB port of a computer to store and retrieve data.
In Internet terminology, what does the phrase "the cloud" refer to? (Hint: Dropbox, Google Drive and Apple iCloud are examples) a. Software upgrade package b. Anti-virus program c. Software and services that run on the Internet d. None of the above
(c) Software and services that run on the Internet - The cloud allows people to access documents, photos, or software on any device with an Internet connection.
What is the common definition of a drone? a. Electronic vehicle b. Airplane c. Unmanned aerial vehicle d. Motor Scooter
(c) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
According to the Pew Research Center, what is the most popular and frequently used social media platform among teens? a. Instagram b. Twitter c. Snapchat d. Facebook
(d) Facebook -71% of teens ages 13-17 use Facebook.
_______________ is the most commonly used web browser in the United States today. a. Microsoft Internet Explorer b. Opera c. Mozilla Firefox d. Google Chrome
(d) Google Chrome - According to the federal government's Digital Analytics program, Google Chrome is the most commonly used web browser on government websites, averaging 34.7% of all visitors.
What common periodic element makes up about 47% of the Earth's crust and core? a. Helium b. Neon c. Krypton d. Oxygen
(d) Oxygen - Though other elements are found throughout Earth, the element Oxygen makes up about 47% of Earth's mass.
Used to determine the lengths of the sides of a right triangle, what is the name of the following formula: a2 + b2 = c2 a. Hypotenuse-Leg Theorem b. Slope-Intercept Form c. Quadratic Formula d. Pythagorean Theorem
(d) Pythagorean Theorem - The Pythagorean Theorem is used to determine the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle when the lengths of the other two sides of the triangle are known.
A _______________ is not a component of a laptop computer. a. processor b. keyboard c. hard drive d. scanner
(d) Scanner - A laptop is designed as an all-in-one computer with a builtin processor, hard drive, and keyboard. A scanner is a stand-alone device that converts documents into digital images.
Technology has brought us several beloved video game characters. Which of the following is not a Nintendo® game character? a. Mario b. Donkey Kong c. Princess Peach d. Sonic the Hedgehog™
(d) Sonic the Hedgehog™ - Sonic the Hedgehog™ is a Sega game character.
Select the correct order in which the following inventions were created, from oldest to newest. a. telephone, telegraph, radio b. radio, telegraph, telephone c. telegraph, radio, telephone d. telegraph, telephone, radio
(d) telegraph, telephone, radio - The telegraph was developed in the 1830s-1840s, the telephone was invented in 1876, and the radio was created in 1895
Where do earthquakes occur? a. Along the Earth's fault lines and plate edges b. Along rivers and streams c. Between urban and rural areas d. In the middle of the Earth's plates
.(a) Along the Earth's fault lines and plate edges - Earthquakes occur along the Earth's fault lines and plate edges. Plates are the large piecesof the Earth's crust, and fault lines are cracks in the Earth's crust where sections of the plates are moving in different directions.
The elements of the Periodic Table are classified into three broad categories. What are these categories? a. Water-based, plant-based and metal-based b. Metals, nonmetals, and metalloids c. Earth, wind and fire d. Hot, cold and neutral
.(b) Metals, nonmetals, and metalloids - Elements in the Periodic Table can be classified as metals, nonmetals, or metalloids. Metals are often good conductors of heat/electricity and are malleable, nonmetals are usually poor conductors of heat/electricity and are not malleable, and metalloids share properties of both other classifications.
Which number represents pi (π), rounded to the nearest hundredth?
3.14 - The figure pi (π) represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. Pi is the same value for all circles, regardless of size.
On a roller coaster, what is the name of the force that keeps people in their seats when going through a loop?
Centripetal - Merriam-Webster defines centripetal force as force that "pulls an object moving in a circular path toward the center of its path."
Modern-day engineers often use CAD software to develop designs and blueprints for buildings or objects. What does the abbreviation CAD stand for?
Computer Aided Design - CAD software helps engineers quickly produce accurate representations of products to build.
What is the name of the prestigious award given to people around the world for great accomplishments in physics, chemistry, medicine, and other areas?
Nobel Prize® - The Nobel Prizes, created by the fortune of Alfred Nobel after his death in 1895, are awarded each year to nominees in the categories of: Physics, Chemistry, Physiology/Medicine, Literature, and Peace.
What does the acronym STEM stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, liquid, gas - The three most common states of matter are solid, liquid and gas. Objects are classified as a type of matter based on their properties, and can change from one state to another as properties change. For instance, ice is a solid, water is a liquid and hot steam is a gas.
Which is an example of a bridge we commonly see today? (Hint: The Golden Gate Bridge in California is an example of one)
Suspension bridge
Who patented the first incandescent light bulb and is commonly referred to as its inventor?
Thomas Edison - Thomas Edison patented the first incandescent light bulb in 1879. However, several inventors, improving upon the ideas of previous inventors, contributed to the development of the light bulb.
Why do golf balls have dimples? a. To better grip the putting tee b. To look durable and long-lasting c. To help golfers find them on the putting green d. To help the balls fly farther through the air
To help the balls fly farther through the air - Dimples on a golf ball help reduce the amount of drag, the force that opposes motion, being exerted on the ball as it flies through the air.
In a website URL—such as www.Google.com—what do the letters WWW stand for?
World Wide Web
Who is known as the inventor of the telephone? a. Charles Babbage b. Alexander Bain c. Alexander Graham Bell d. Steve Jobs
c. Alexander Graham Bell
What is Tesla Motors, an American automotive company, known for producing? a. Motorcycles b. Hover Boards c. Tractor Trailers d. Electric Cars
d. Electric cars
