How Well Do You Know Your Technology?

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1.

What decade do you think people started using Color T.V's?
- A.
  
  1970's
- B.
  
  1960's
- C.
  
  1950's
- D.
  
  1990's
Correct Answer
A. 1970's

Explanation
In the 1970s, color television became popular and widely adopted by the general public. Before this decade, black and white televisions were the norm. The advancement in technology during the 1970s allowed for the production of affordable color TVs, leading to their widespread use. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that people started using color TVs in the 1970s.

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2.

When was Macintosh introduced ?
- A.
  
  1950's
- B.
  
  1980's
- C.
  
  1990's
- D.
  
  1960's
Correct Answer
B. 1980's

Explanation
Macintosh was introduced in the 1980's. This was a significant milestone in the history of personal computers as it marked the release of the first commercially successful graphical user interface-based computer. The Macintosh, developed by Apple Inc., revolutionized the industry by making computers more accessible and user-friendly. Its introduction in the 1980's paved the way for the modern era of computing, influencing the design and functionality of computers that we use today.

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3.

What year was Google first launched?
- A.
  
  1992
- B.
  
  1987
- C.
  
  1998
- D.
  
  1960
Correct Answer
C. 1998

Explanation
In 1998, Google was first launched. This search engine quickly became popular due to its simple and efficient interface, as well as its accurate search results. It revolutionized the way people access information on the internet and has since grown into one of the largest technology companies in the world.

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When was TETRIS popular?
- A.
  
  1960s
- B.
  
  1970s
- C.
  
  1980s
- D.
  
  1990s
Correct Answer
C. 1980s

Explanation
Tetris was popular in the 1980s. This is because the game was created in 1984 by Alexey Pajitnov and gained widespread popularity when it was released on various platforms, such as the Game Boy, in the late 1980s. The addictive nature of the game, along with its simple yet challenging gameplay, made it a huge hit during this time period.

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What do you think was the first computer game to be invented? What year do think it came out?
- A.
  
  SpaceWar ------ 1962
- B.
  
  PacMan -------- 1975
- C.
  
  Call Of Duty ------ 1989
- D.
  
  Sims ------------ 1990
Correct Answer
A. SpaceWar ------ 1962

Explanation
SpaceWar is considered to be the first computer game to be invented. It was created in 1962. This game was developed by Steve Russell and his colleagues at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). SpaceWar was a two-player game that involved spaceships battling in outer space. It was a significant milestone in the history of video games and laid the foundation for future developments in the industry.

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Which one of these videogames is not from Nintendo ?
- A.
  
  Legend of Zelda
- B.
  
  Donkey Kong
- C.
  
  Super Mario Brothers
- D.
  
  Space Invaders
Correct Answer
D. Space Invaders

Explanation
Space Invaders is not from Nintendo. It was developed by Taito, a Japanese video game company, and released in 1978. On the other hand, Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong, and Super Mario Brothers are all popular video game franchises that were developed and published by Nintendo.

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How Well Do You Know Your Technology?

What decade do you think people started using Color T.V's?

When was Macintosh introduced ?

What year was Google first launched?

When was TETRIS popular?

What do you think was the first computer game to be invented? What year do think it came out?

Which one of these videogames is not from Nintendo ?