GK On Technology
This is a quiz about technology. Can you score a perfect?
- 1.
In 1996, what toll-free area code was introduced?
- A.
212
- B.
888
- C.
900
- D.
555
Correct Answer
B. 888 -
- 2.
What U.S. military branch debuted a submarine in 1900?
- A.
Navy
- B.
Air Force
- C.
Marines
- D.
Coast Guard
Correct Answer
A. Navy -
- 3.
Where did the Wright brothers first fly for 59 seconds?
- A.
Boston
- B.
Kitty Hawk
- C.
Menlo Park
- D.
Dayton
Correct Answer
B. Kitty Hawk -
- 4.
What type of eye surgery can correct near-sightedness?
- A.
Hormone Replacement
- B.
LASIK
- C.
Rhinoplasty
- D.
Appendectomy
Correct Answer
B. LASIK -
- 5.
What does an echocardiogram examine?
- A.
Brain
- B.
Heart
- C.
Knees
- D.
Teeth
Correct Answer
B. Heart -
- 6.
On what body part is a blood pressure cuff placed?
- A.
Ankle
- B.
Heart
- C.
Stomach
- D.
Arm
Correct Answer
D. Arm -
- 7.
King C. Gillette first patented what?
- A.
Cotton Gin
- B.
Razor Blade
- C.
Electric Typewriter
- D.
Sewing Machine
Correct Answer
B. Razor Blade -
- 8.
How does a "Swiffer Duster" collect dust?
- A.
Wax Coating
- B.
Static Electricity
- C.
Vacuum Power
- D.
Liquification
Correct Answer
B. Static Electricity -
- 9.
How do boats traverse the Panama Canal?
- A.
By Helicopter
- B.
Under A Tunnel
- C.
Through Locks
- D.
By Truck
Correct Answer
C. Through Locks -
- 10.
On a DVD player, what do two vertical lines symbolize?
- A.
Rewind
- B.
Pause
- C.
Fast Forward
- D.
Stop
Correct Answer
B. Pause -
- 11.
What banana-shaped stick comes back to the thrower?
- A.
Pogo Stick
- B.
Boomerang
- C.
Saber Sword
- D.
Pixie Stick
Correct Answer
B. Boomerang -
- 12.
How does a "Magna Doodle" tablet work?
- A.
Magnets
- B.
Film
- C.
Sand
- D.
Glue
Correct Answer
A. Magnets -
- 13.
What electronic device amplifies sound in the ear?
- A.
Insulin Pump
- B.
Pacemaker
- C.
Leg Brace
- D.
Hearing Aid
Correct Answer
D. Hearing Aid -
- 14.
What type of fuel do semi-trailer trucks generally use?
- A.
Ethanol
- B.
Corn Syrup
- C.
Diesel
- D.
Methane
Correct Answer
C. Diesel -
- 15.
Speeders use what instrument to warn them of police?
- A.
Metal Detector
- B.
Polygraph
- C.
Radar Detector
- D.
Electrocardiogram
Correct Answer
C. Radar Detector -
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