Modern Technology Quiz
15 Questions
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
What did Robert Adler use to power remote controls?
- A.
Electricity
- B.
Ultrasound
- C.
Radioactivity
- D.
Lasers
Correct Answer
B. Ultrasound -
- 2.
What "Post-it" note company created "Scotchgard"?
- A.
Frigidaire
- B.
3M
- C.
Ford
- D.
Kraft Foods
Correct Answer
B. 3M -
- 3.
What candymaker was the first to make baby formula?
- A.
Gerber
- B.
Nestle
- C.
Hershey
- D.
Mars
Correct Answer
B. Nestle -
- 4.
The first paperclips were trademarked with what name?
- A.
Paperbook
- B.
GEM
- C.
Perfection
- D.
Owl
Correct Answer
B. GEM -
- 5.
What is the non-alphabetical order of letters on a keyboard called?
- A.
Allen Fix
- B.
Joseph Style
- C.
Quick Brown Fox
- D.
QWERTY
Correct Answer
D. QWERTY -
- 6.
Canned food was invented for what Navy in 1813?
- A.
Russian
- B.
Spanish
- C.
British
- D.
American
Correct Answer
C. British -
- 7.
How many prototypes came before Dyson's "Dual Cyclone"?
- A.
400
- B.
310
- C.
68
- D.
5,000
Correct Answer
D. 5,000 -
- 8.
George Crum's potato chips were first called what?
- A.
Buffalo Chips
- B.
Saratoga Chips
- C.
Potato Waffles
- D.
French Fries
Correct Answer
B. Saratoga Chips -
- 9.
William Tappendon's potato chip "factory" was where?
- A.
The White House
- B.
His Barn
- C.
A Schoolhouse
- D.
Lay's
Correct Answer
B. His Barn -
- 10.
Which popular app added 15-second video capabilities in 2013?
- A.
Vine
- B.
Instagram
- C.
Vimeo
- D.
Twitter
Correct Answer
B. Instagram -
- 11.
Motorola announced in 2013 that their new Moto X Phone would be made in what country?
- A.
Philippines
- B.
China
- C.
Mexico
- D.
United States
Correct Answer
D. United States -
- 12.
Which six-second video-sharing app debuted in 2013?
- A.
Keek
- B.
Vine
- C.
Flare
- D.
Instagram
Correct Answer
B. Vine -
- 13.
Which company acquired the Tumblr blogging service in 2013?
- A.
Yahoo
- B.
Google
- C.
Apple
- D.
Microsoft
Correct Answer
A. Yahoo -
- 14.
Which tech company built a mysterious barge near San Francisco in 2013?
- A.
Samsung
- B.
Microsoft
- C.
Google
- D.
Apple
Correct Answer
C. Google -
- 15.
Asus and Acer announced that they would stop making what products in 2013?
- A.
Netbooks
- B.
Laptops
- C.
Desktops
- D.
Chromebooks
Correct Answer
A. Netbooks -
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