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This is a brief quiz on the basics of technology! Take this quiz and score a full to show you know everything about technology!

Questions and Answers

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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Test Your Knowledge On Technology

The first box of "Crayola" crayons had how many colors?

Drivers can see clearly when rain is removed by what?

How did the first mechanical windshield wipers work?

What are "Dixie cups" made from?

"Scotch tape" and plastic wrap are made from what?

What color is on the top of American traffic lights?

What polyethylene bowls made Earl Tupper a millionaire?

What weed inspired George de Mestral to invent Velcro?

What Japanese technology lets us all sing on stage?

What system of raised dots enables the blind to read?

"Facsimile" is better known by what abbreviation?

In what century were "Levi's" jeans patented?

Before electricity, how were Christmas trees lighted?

What distinctive mark is found on "Swiss Army" knives?

Felix Hoffmann, not Bayer, first patented what remedy?