E-scavenger Hunt Day 3: Google
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Questions from Google!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What was the original name of the Google Search Engine?
Explanation
The original name of the Google Search Engine was "BackRub" or "Back Rub". This name was used during the development phase of the search engine before it was officially renamed as "Google". The name "BackRub" was chosen because the search engine analyzed the backlinks of webpages to determine their relevance and popularity, hence the term "BackRub". Eventually, the name was changed to "Google" which is derived from the mathematical term "googol", representing a large number.Rate this question:
- 2.
In Oct 2006, Google purchased this company, resulting in widespread publicity.
- A.
Facebook
- B.
Microsoft
- C.
YouTube
- D.
Yahoo!
Correct Answer
C. YouTubeExplanation
In October 2006, Google acquired YouTube, which caused a significant amount of attention and media coverage. This purchase by Google resulted in widespread publicity for YouTube, as it solidified the platform's position as the leading video-sharing website and highlighted its potential for growth and success in the online video industry.Rate this question:
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- 3.
At what school were Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin pursuing their PhDs when Google was founded?
Correct Answer
Stanford University
StanfordExplanation
Larry Page and Sergey Brin were pursuing their PhDs at Stanford University when they founded Google.Rate this question:
- 4.
Googler Guido Van Rossum is the inventor and benevolent dictator of which constrictive language?
- A.
Java
- B.
C++
- C.
Python
- D.
FORTRAN
Correct Answer
C. PythonExplanation
Guido Van Rossum is widely known as the inventor and benevolent dictator of the Python programming language. He created Python in the late 1980s and has been actively involved in its development ever since. Python is a popular and widely used language known for its simplicity and readability, making it a favorite among beginners and experienced developers alike.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The name Google is a play on the word googol. What is a googol?
- A.
1 followed by 100 zeros
- B.
Flock of geese
- C.
A light laugh
- D.
An old programming language
Correct Answer
A. 1 followed by 100 zerosExplanation
A googol is a mathematical term that represents the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. The name "Google" is a play on this term, indicating that the search engine is capable of providing a vast amount of information, similar to the vastness of a googol.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Name the woman considered by some to be the first programmer (hint, she was the daughter of Lord Byron).
Correct Answer
Ada LovelaceExplanation
Ada Lovelace is considered by some to be the first programmer. She was the daughter of Lord Byron. Ada Lovelace worked closely with Charles Babbage and wrote the world's first algorithm to be processed by a machine. She saw the potential for computers to do more than just calculations and envisioned them as machines that could create music and art. Her contributions to computer science and her visionary ideas make her an important figure in the history of programming.Rate this question:
- 7.
One of Google's co-founders built a fully functioning printer out of what childhood toy?
Correct Answer
Legos
Lego blocksExplanation
One of Google's co-founders built a fully functioning printer out of Legos or Lego blocks.Rate this question:
- 8.
Every minute, how many hours of video is uploaded to YouTube:
- A.
20
- B.
50
- C.
100
- D.
1000
Correct Answer
A. 20 -
- 9.
Which Google employee is often credited as being one of the fathers of the Internet?
Correct Answer
Vint Cerf
Vinton CerfExplanation
Vint Cerf, also known as Vinton Cerf, is often credited as being one of the fathers of the Internet. He is an American computer scientist who, along with Bob Kahn, developed the TCP/IP protocols which are the foundation of the modern Internet. Cerf's contributions to the development and expansion of the Internet have made him a prominent figure in the field and earned him the recognition as one of the pioneers of the Internet.Rate this question:
- 10.
Name Google's social network site, which is widely used in Brazil & India.
Correct Answer
OrkutExplanation
Orkut is the correct answer to the question. Orkut was a social networking site created by Google that gained popularity in Brazil and India. It allowed users to create profiles, connect with friends, and join communities based on their interests. However, Orkut was shut down by Google in 2014 due to the rise of other social networking platforms.Rate this question:
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