How Well Do You Know About Google?

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  • 1. 

    Google Inc. was founded in ____ ?

    • A.

      1996

    • B.

      1998

    • C.

      2000

    • D.

      1989

    Correct Answer
    B. 1998
    Explanation
    Google Inc. was founded in 1998. This is the correct answer because Larry Page and Sergey Brin, while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University, started working on a search engine called "Backrub" in 1996. They later renamed it to Google and officially incorporated the company as Google Inc. in September 1998.

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  • 2. 

    Google Inc. was founded by ______ ?

    • A.

      Sergey Page and Larry Brin

    • B.

      Eric Schmidt and Larry Page

    • C.

      Larry Page and Sergey Brin

    • D.

      Lary Page and Sergery Brin

    Correct Answer
    C. Larry Page and Sergey Brin
    Explanation
    Larry Page and Sergey Brin are the correct answer for the founders of Google Inc. They developed the search engine while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University in 1998. Larry Page is known for his contribution to the PageRank algorithm, which revolutionized web search, while Sergey Brin focused on the system architecture and user interface. Together, they built Google into one of the most successful and influential technology companies in the world.

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  • 3. 

    Which search operator does Google enable by default?

    • A.

      The AND operator

    • B.

      The OR operator

    • C.

      The NOT operator

    • D.

      Google Operator

    Correct Answer
    A. The AND operator
    Explanation
    Google enables the AND operator by default. The AND operator is used to narrow down search results by including multiple search terms. When using the AND operator, all search terms must be present in the search results. This helps to refine the search and provide more relevant and specific results.

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  • 4. 

    Google once used Yahoo's search result to feed its engine. True?

    • A.

      Yes, from 1998-2000.

    • B.

      No, it was the other way round – Yahoo used Google once.

    • C.

      No, Google and Yahoo never had any search relationship.

    Correct Answer
    B. No, it was the other way round – Yahoo used Google once.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "No, it was the other way round – Yahoo used Google once." This means that Yahoo used Google's search results to feed its search engine at some point. It contradicts the statement in the question that suggests Google used Yahoo's search results.

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  • 5. 

    Google Analytics is a service to _________ ?

    • A.

      Check if your web pages validate

    • B.

      Check how many people visit your web pages

    • C.

      Check your Google PageRank

    • D.

      Check your Emails

    Correct Answer
    B. Check how many people visit your web pages
    Explanation
    Google Analytics is a service that allows users to track and analyze website traffic. It provides valuable insights into the number of people visiting web pages, their demographics, behavior, and other relevant data. This information helps website owners understand their audience, optimize their content, and make informed decisions to improve their online presence.

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  • 6. 

    What is the algorithm behind Google's PageRank?

    • A.

      The more pages link to you (and the higher their PageRank), the higher your page's PageRank

    • B.

      You get 1 PageRank point for every web page you own

    • C.

      The algorithm behind PageRank is kept secret, similar to the Coca-Cola formula

    Correct Answer
    A. The more pages link to you (and the higher their PageRank), the higher your page's PageRank
    Explanation
    Google's PageRank algorithm determines the importance of a webpage based on the number and quality of other webpages that link to it. The more webpages that link to a particular webpage, especially those with higher PageRank themselves, the higher the PageRank of that webpage. This algorithm is a key factor in determining the ranking of webpages in Google search results.

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  • 7. 

    Why do some sites get "banned" from the Google index?

    • A.

      They tried methods to get their pages ranked better which Google considers spam

    • B.

      They have content which is illegal in this state/ country

    • C.

      Both a) and b) are true.

    Correct Answer
    C. Both a) and b) are true.
    Explanation
    Some sites get "banned" from the Google index because they have tried methods to get their pages ranked better which Google considers spam, and they also have content that is illegal in their state or country. Both factors contribute to their banishment from the Google index.

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  • 8. 

    At which university did the Google founders meet?

    • A.

      Oxford University

    • B.

      MIT

    • C.

      Stanford University

    • D.

      Delhi University

    Correct Answer
    C. Stanford University
    Explanation
    The Google founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, met at Stanford University. This is where they first crossed paths and began working together on their search engine project, which eventually led to the creation of Google. Stanford University played a significant role in their collaboration and the development of their groundbreaking technology.

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  • 9. 

    What is the "Googleplex"?

    • A.

      It's where Google employees work

    • B.

      It's a solar system which shares only the name with Google.com

    • C.

      It's the server farm Google built up to deliver search results to you

    Correct Answer
    A. It's where Google employees work
    Explanation
    The "Googleplex" refers to the headquarters of Google, where the company's employees work. It is a complex located in Mountain View, California, and is known for its unique architecture and amenities provided to Google employees. The term "Googleplex" is a combination of "Google" and "complex," indicating the vast and complex nature of the company's operations at its headquarters.

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  • 10. 

    Which words are printed on the Froogle homepage?

    • A.

      Search for any product you want (or discover new ones).

    • B.

      Froo·gle (fru'gal) n. Smart shopping through Google.

    • C.

      Froogle. Just shopping.

    Correct Answer
    A. Search for any product you want (or discover new ones).
    Explanation
    The words "Search for any product you want (or discover new ones)" are printed on the Froogle homepage. This statement emphasizes the main purpose of Froogle, which is to enable users to search for products they are interested in buying or to explore new products they may not have considered before.

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  • 11. 

    If you want to find a place to grab a pizza, you go to ...

    • A.

      Google Food

    • B.

      Google Places

    • C.

      Google Local

    • D.

      Google Digg

    Correct Answer
    C. Google Local
    Explanation
    Google Local is the correct answer because it is a feature of Google that allows users to search for local businesses and services, including restaurants that serve pizza. It provides information such as the location, contact details, reviews, and ratings of these establishments, making it a reliable tool for finding a place to grab a pizza.

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  • 12. 

    At the Association of National Advertisers annual conference in October 2005, who said Google will take 300 years to fulfill its mission to index the world's data?

    • A.

      Eric Schmidt

    • B.

      Larry Page

    • C.

      Marissa Mayer

    Correct Answer
    A. Eric Schmidt
    Explanation
    At the Association of National Advertisers annual conference in October 2005, Eric Schmidt, the CEO of Google at that time, stated that it would take Google 300 years to fulfill its mission to index the world's data. This suggests that Schmidt believed Google had a monumental task ahead of them in organizing and cataloging the vast amount of information available on the internet. His statement reflects the ambitious nature of Google's mission and the challenges they faced in achieving it.

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  • 13. 

    What colors do the letters of the Google logo have, from left to right?

    • A.

      Red – Blue – Green – Yellow – Green

    • B.

      Blue – Red – Yellow – Blue – Green – Red

    • C.

      Blue – Yellow – Purple – Yellow – Red – Blue

    Correct Answer
    B. Blue – Red – Yellow – Blue – Green – Red
    Explanation
    The letters of the Google logo have the colors Blue, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, and Red, in that order.

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  • 14. 

    What's the name of Google's new browser?

    • A.

      Moxilla

    • B.

      Google Chrome

    • C.

      Chrominism

    • D.

      Google Chromous

    Correct Answer
    B. Google Chrome
    Explanation
    Google Chrome is the correct answer because it is stated in the question that the question is about the name of Google's new browser. Therefore, out of the given options, Google Chrome is the only one that matches the description. Moxilla, Chrominism, and Google Chromous are not the names of Google's new browser.

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  • 15. 

    Gmail's beta version was opened to the general public on ___________ ?

    • A.

      February 06, 2007

    • B.

      February 07, 2007

    • C.

      February 03, 2008

    • D.

      February 02, 2007

    Correct Answer
    B. February 07, 2007
    Explanation
    Gmail's beta version was opened to the general public on February 07, 2007.

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  • 16. 

    Google AdSense is an _________ ?

    • A.

      Online Advertisement Serving Program

    • B.

      Online Pizza Shop

    • C.

      Online Address Directory Service

    • D.

      Online Application for Web developers

    Correct Answer
    A. Online Advertisement Serving Program
    Explanation
    Google AdSense is an online advertisement serving program. It allows website owners to monetize their websites by placing targeted ads on their pages. These ads are generated by Google and are based on the content of the website. When visitors click on these ads, website owners earn revenue. Google AdSense is a popular choice for many website owners as it provides a simple and effective way to generate income through online advertising.

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