Do You Know About Silicon Cowboys?

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    "Silicon Cowboys" is a documentary film that explores the rise and fall of which computer company?

    • Compaq
    • Apple
    • IBM
    • Microsoft
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Welcome to the Silicon Cowboys Quiz! Do you consider yourself a tech enthusiast fascinated by the early days of the computer industry? This quiz will put your knowledge to the test as you explore the captivating story behind the documentary "Silicon Cowboys."
"Silicon Cowboys" delves into the rise of Compaq Computer Corporation, a company that revolutionized the tech world with its innovative products and strategies. With this quiz, you'll journey through Compaq's history, from its humble beginnings to its legendary rivalry with industry giants.

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  • 2. 

    The founders of Compaq Computer Corporation were former employees of which company?

    • Texas Instruments

    • Microsoft

    • Dell

    • Apple

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  • 3. 

    Compaq gained significant market share by introducing a portable computer called:

    • Compaq ProLinea

    • Compaq Portable

    • Compaq Deskpro

    • Compaq Presario

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  • 4. 

    In what year was Compaq Computer Corporation founded?

    • 1986

    • 1982

    • 1990

    • 1997

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  • 5. 

    Ultimately, Compaq was acquired by which technology company?

    • Microsoft

    • Apple

    • IBM

    • Hewlett-Packard

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  • 6. 

    Compaq's bold move to become a publicly traded company took place in which year?

    • 1995

    • 1983

    • 1986

    • 1990

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  • 7. 

    In the documentary, what was the nickname given to Compaq's first portable computer, the Compaq Portable?

    • Road Warrior

    • Luggable

    • UltraBook

    • Mobile Genius

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  • 8. 

    Who was the CEO of Compaq Computer Corporation during its early years?

    • Enrique Lores

    •  Michael Capellas

    • Rod Canion

    • Michael Dell

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  • 9. 

    Who was the marketing genius behind Compaq's aggressive advertising campaigns?

    • Jim Harris

    • Ben Rosen

    • Bill Murto

    • Rod Canion

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  • 10. 

    Towards the end of the documentary, Compaq faced a major financial setback due to which factor?

    • A major product recall.

    • A trademark dispute with a competitor.

    • A decline in demand for personal computers.

    • The bursting of the dot-com bubble

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