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A General Science test on different types of Technology

Questions and Answers

1.

Backrub was the search engine Larry Page and Sergey Brin later branded under what name?
- A.
  
  Webcrawler
- B.
  
  Dogpile
- C.
  
  Google
- D.
  
  Yahoo
Correct Answer
C. Google
2.

Desktop, Earth, Toolbar and Picasa are applications originally released by what web-based company?
- A.
  
  Blogger
- B.
  
  Macromedia
- C.
  
  Google
- D.
  
  Adobe
Correct Answer
C. Google
3.

Mark Jenkin's Talk, invented in 1983, was an early version of what?
- A.
  
  Search Engine
- B.
  
  Instant Messenger
- C.
  
  Blog Host
- D.
  
  Sales Portal
Correct Answer
B. Instant Messenger
4.

In internet communication, what does the acronym IRC stand for?
- A.
  
  Interactive Relay Communication
- B.
  
  Intertwined Remote Chat
- C.
  
  Internet Real-time Communicator
- D.
  
  Internet Relay Chat
Correct Answer
D. Internet Relay Chat
5.

Software released with its code free to be modified and redistributed is known as what?
- A.
  
  Free Code
- B.
  
  Freeware
- C.
  
  Open Source
- D.
  
  Shareware
Correct Answer
C. Open Source
6.

What electronic communications rate is measured in bits per second?
- A.
  
  Tolerance
- B.
  
  Parity
- C.
  
  Bandwidth
- D.
  
  Resolution
Correct Answer
C. Bandwidth
7.

The arrival of digital signals signaled the end of what type of television broadcast?
- A.
  
  High Definition
- B.
  
  Analog
- C.
  
  Cathode Ray
- D.
  
  Ionized
Correct Answer
B. Analog
8.

What extreme wide-angle lens creates an image that appears to wrap around a circle form?
- A.
  
  Fisheye Lens
- B.
  
  Frazier Lens
- C.
  
  Petzval Lens
- D.
  
  Telecentric Lens
Correct Answer
A. Fisheye Lens
9.

What is the popular name for Short Message Service or SMS messaging?
- A.
  
  Blogging
- B.
  
  Email
- C.
  
  Text Messaging
- D.
  
  Instant Messaging
Correct Answer
C. Text Messaging
10.

GPS was originally designed for use by what organization?
- A.
  
  The US Park Service
- B.
  
  NASA
- C.
  
  The Canadian Navy
- D.
  
  The US Department Of Defense
Correct Answer
D. The US Department Of Defense
11.

What was the Commodore 64?
- A.
  
  Color Television
- B.
  
  Home Computer
- C.
  
  Home Stereo
- D.
  
  Cordless Phone
Correct Answer
B. Home Computer
12.

1966 saw Ralph Baer invent what popular electronic family game?
- A.
  
  Bop It
- B.
  
  Pong
- C.
  
  Simon
- D.
  
  Othello
Correct Answer
C. Simon
13.

What type of program is installed to provide a barrier between a personal computer and the internet?
- A.
  
  Scanner
- B.
  
  Streamer
- C.
  
  Blockade
- D.
  
  Firewall
Correct Answer
D. Firewall
14.

IT is an abbreviation for what area of technology?
- A.
  
  Information
- B.
  
  Internet
- C.
  
  Indexing
- D.
  
  Integration
Correct Answer
A. Information
15.

In computing, what is the number assigned to every object on an interconnected network?
- A.
  
  META Address
- B.
  
  I/O Address
- C.
  
  DNS Address
- D.
  
  IP Address
Correct Answer
D. IP Address

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Test Your Knowledge About Technology

Backrub was the search engine Larry Page and Sergey Brin later branded under what name?

Desktop, Earth, Toolbar and Picasa are applications originally released by what web-based company?

Mark Jenkin's Talk, invented in 1983, was an early version of what?

In internet communication, what does the acronym IRC stand for?

Software released with its code free to be modified and redistributed is known as what?

What electronic communications rate is measured in bits per second?

The arrival of digital signals signaled the end of what type of television broadcast?

What extreme wide-angle lens creates an image that appears to wrap around a circle form?

What is the popular name for Short Message Service or SMS messaging?

GPS was originally designed for use by what organization?

What was the Commodore 64?

1966 saw Ralph Baer invent what popular electronic family game?

What type of program is installed to provide a barrier between a personal computer and the internet?

IT is an abbreviation for what area of technology?

In computing, what is the number assigned to every object on an interconnected network?