How Well You Know Silicon Valley? Trivia Quiz

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    Which country is Silicon Valley located?

    • United States
    • Argentina
    • Spain
    • England
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Test your knowledge of Silicon Valley in this trivia quiz! Discover facts about its location, major cities, and historical significance. Ideal for learners interested in geography and technology.

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  • 2. 
    Silicon valley is under which state? - ProProfs

    Silicon valley is under which state?

    • New York

    • Texas

    • Florida

    • California

    Correct Answer
    A. California
    Explanation
    Silicon Valley is located in California. This region is renowned for its high concentration of technology companies and startups. Many of the world's largest tech companies, such as Apple, Google, and Facebook, have their headquarters in Silicon Valley. The region's name originated from the large number of silicon chip manufacturers that were based there in the early days of the computer industry.

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  • 3. 
    Which of the following cities is not in Silicon Valley? - ProProfs

    Which of the following cities is not in Silicon Valley?

    • Lyon

    • Sunnyvale

    • Mountain View

    • Santa Clara

    Correct Answer
    A. Lyon
    Explanation
    Lyon is not in Silicon Valley because it is located in France, whereas Silicon Valley is a region in California, United States. The other three cities mentioned in the question - Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and Santa Clara - are all cities that are part of Silicon Valley.

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  • 4. 
    The word ...................... refer to the large number of silicon chip innovators and manufacturers in the region? - ProProfs

    The word ...................... refer to the large number of silicon chip innovators and manufacturers in the region?

    • Vaerst

    • Sunnyvale

    • Silicon

    • Alto

    Correct Answer
    A. Silicon
    Explanation
    The word "Silicon" refers to the large number of silicon chip innovators and manufacturers in the region.

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  • 5. 
    ...................... is the Valley largest city? ​​​​ - ProProfs

    ...................... is the Valley largest city? ​​​​

    • Cupertino

    • Palo Alto

    • San Jose

    • Mountain View

    Correct Answer
    A. San Jose
    Explanation
    San Jose is the largest city in the Valley. This can be inferred from the given options as it is the only city mentioned that can be considered as part of the Valley. Cupertino, Palo Alto, and Mountain View are also cities in the area, but they are not as large as San Jose. Therefore, San Jose is the correct answer.

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  • 6. 
    San Jose is the .................... largest city in California? - ProProfs

    San Jose is the .................... largest city in California?

    • 4th

    • 3rd

    • 2nd

    • 1st

    Correct Answer
    A. 3rd
    Explanation
    San Jose is the 3rd largest city in California. This means that there are two other cities in California that are larger in terms of population or land area.

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  • 7. 
    Which year did the titled Silicon Valley in the USA began in the paper? - ProProfs

    Which year did the titled Silicon Valley in the USA began in the paper?

    • 1987

    • 1980

    • 1971

    • 1975

    Correct Answer
    A. 1971
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1971. This is the year that the titled Silicon Valley in the USA began, as stated in the paper.

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  • 8. 
    Who was credited the first published use of silicon valley? - ProProfs

    Who was credited the first published use of silicon valley?

    • Peter Burke

    • Paul Laurence

    • Ralph Vaerst

    • Don Hoefler

    Correct Answer
    A. Don Hoefler
    Explanation
    Don Hoefler is credited with the first published use of the term "Silicon Valley." He was a journalist who used the term in a series of articles he wrote for Electronic News in the early 1970s. Hoefler's articles helped popularize the term and bring attention to the region in California that was rapidly developing as a hub for the technology industry. His contributions to the recognition and branding of Silicon Valley as a center for innovation and technology make him the correct answer to this question.

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  • 9. 
    How many high tech jobs did silicon valley accounts for in the USA? - ProProfs

    How many high tech jobs did silicon valley accounts for in the USA?

    • 387,000

    • 225,300

    • 435,450

    • 356,010

    Correct Answer
    A. 225,300
    Explanation
    Silicon Valley accounted for 225,300 high tech jobs in the USA.

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  • 10. 
    Silicon Valley has the highest average high tech salary at ..........................? - ProProfs

    Silicon Valley has the highest average high tech salary at ..........................?

    • $ 144,800

    • $ 354,600

    • $ 245,409

    • $ 450,144

    Correct Answer
    A. $ 144,800
    Explanation
    Silicon Valley has the highest average high tech salary at $144,800. This means that, on average, high tech professionals in Silicon Valley earn a salary of $144,800, which is higher than the average high tech salaries in other regions.

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