Test Your Knowledge On Technology
This is a brief quiz on the basics of technology! Take this quiz and score a full to show you know everything about technology!
- 1.
The first box of "Crayola" crayons had how many colors?
- A.
8 Colors
- B.
3 Colors
- C.
64 Colors
- D.
4 Colors
Correct Answer
A. 8 Colors -
- 2.
Drivers can see clearly when rain is removed by what?
- A.
Windshield Wipers
- B.
Gloveboxes
- C.
Swiffer Dusters
- D.
Steam Vacuums
Correct Answer
A. Windshield Wipers -
- 3.
How did the first mechanical windshield wipers work?
- A.
Birds
- B.
By Hand
- C.
Remote Control
- D.
Gasoline Power
Correct Answer
B. By Hand -
- 4.
What are "Dixie cups" made from?
- A.
Nylon
- B.
Wood Crates
- C.
Paper
- D.
Rubber
Correct Answer
C. Paper -
- 5.
"Scotch tape" and plastic wrap are made from what?
- A.
Cellophane
- B.
Nylon
- C.
Blown Glass
- D.
Charcoal
Correct Answer
A. Cellophane -
- 6.
What color is on the top of American traffic lights?
- A.
Red
- B.
Black
- C.
Yellow
- D.
Green
Correct Answer
A. Red -
- 7.
What polyethylene bowls made Earl Tupper a millionaire?
- A.
Teflon Pans
- B.
Corningware
- C.
Gladware
- D.
Tupperware
Correct Answer
D. Tupperware -
- 8.
What weed inspired George de Mestral to invent Velcro?
- A.
Poison Ivy
- B.
Cocklebur
- C.
Dandelion
- D.
Queen Anne's Lace
Correct Answer
B. Cocklebur -
- 9.
What Japanese technology lets us all sing on stage?
- A.
Camcorder
- B.
Sushi
- C.
Digital Armband
- D.
Karaoke Machine
Correct Answer
D. Karaoke Machine -
- 10.
What system of raised dots enables the blind to read?
- A.
Braille
- B.
Morse Code
- C.
Cryptograms
- D.
Sudoku
Correct Answer
A. Braille -
- 11.
"Facsimile" is better known by what abbreviation?
- A.
Email
- B.
Fax
- C.
Blog
- D.
Xerox
Correct Answer
B. Fax -
- 12.
In what century were "Levi's" jeans patented?
- A.
19th
- B.
18th
- C.
20th
- D.
21st
Correct Answer
A. 19th -
- 13.
Before electricity, how were Christmas trees lighted?
- A.
Flashlights
- B.
Mirrors
- C.
Candles
- D.
Fireworks
Correct Answer
C. Candles -
- 14.
What distinctive mark is found on "Swiss Army" knives?
- A.
Swiss Cross
- B.
Alps
- C.
Dagger
- D.
Swiss Cheese
Correct Answer
A. Swiss Cross -
- 15.
Felix Hoffmann, not Bayer, first patented what remedy?
- A.
VapoRub
- B.
Band-Aid
- C.
Castor Oil
- D.
Aspirin
Correct Answer
D. Aspirin -
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