1.
Who is the head of the UCLA's M.F.A. Acting Program?
Correct Answer
D. J. Ed Araiza
Explanation
J. Ed Araiza is the head of the UCLA's M.F.A. Acting Program.
2.
Who dropped out of UCLA to pursue a career in entertainment?
Correct Answer
D. Jack Black
Explanation
Jack Black dropped out of UCLA to pursue a career in entertainment.
3.
How many seats are in UCLA's Billy Wilder Theater?
Correct Answer
D. 295 Seats
Explanation
The correct answer is 295 Seats. This suggests that UCLA's Billy Wilder Theater has a seating capacity of 295 seats.
4.
Where is the Film and Television Archive's Research Center located on the UCLA campus?
Correct Answer
D. Powell Library
Explanation
The correct answer is Powell Library. The Powell Library is located on the UCLA campus and houses the Film and Television Archive's Research Center.
5.
What series took place at the Billy Wilder Theater between January 3 - February 14, 2014?
Correct Answer
B. Columbia in the 1930s
Explanation
The correct answer is Columbia in the 1930s. This series took place at the Billy Wilder Theater between January 3 - February 14, 2014.
6.
When did award winning Dustin Lance Black graduate from UCLA School of TFT?
Correct Answer
D. 1996
Explanation
Dustin Lance Black graduated from UCLA School of TFT in 1996.
7.
What film company is UCLA's MFA grads Nate Bolotin, Nick Spicer and Aram Tertzakian?
Correct Answer
D. XYZ Films
Explanation
XYZ Films is the correct answer because Nate Bolotin, Nick Spicer, and Aram Tertzakian, who are UCLA's MFA grads, are associated with this film company.
8.
What was Henry Samueli doing when he co-founded his company?
Correct Answer
D. Teaching At UCLA
Explanation
Henry Samueli was teaching at UCLA when he co-founded his company. This suggests that he was already involved in academia and had a background in education before starting his own business.
9.
What year did the Regents authorize instruction in engineering at UCLA?
Correct Answer
B. 1941
Explanation
In 1941, the Regents authorized instruction in engineering at UCLA. This means that prior to this year, engineering was not offered as a program at UCLA. The authorization in 1941 allowed for the establishment of engineering courses and programs at the university, marking a significant development in the educational offerings at UCLA.
10.
UCLA became the first U.S. university to graduate a Ph.D. specializing in what area?
Correct Answer
B. Astronautics
Explanation
UCLA became the first U.S. university to graduate a Ph.D. specializing in Astronautics. This means that UCLA was the first university in the United States to award a doctoral degree to a student who specialized in the study of space travel and exploration. This achievement highlights UCLA's significant contribution to the field of Astronautics and its commitment to advancing knowledge and research in this area.
11.
A UCLA team won the '72 Urban Vehicle Design Competition with what kind of car?
Correct Answer
A. Hydrogen Car
Explanation
In the '72 Urban Vehicle Design Competition, a UCLA team emerged as the winner with their Hydrogen Car. This type of car is powered by hydrogen fuel cells, which produce electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen. Hydrogen cars are considered to be environmentally friendly as they emit only water vapor as a byproduct. The UCLA team's success in the competition suggests that their Hydrogen Car design was innovative and efficient, meeting the criteria set by the competition organizers.
12.
How many undergraduates were enrolled at the UCLA Engineering School in Fall 2013?
Correct Answer
A. 3,313
Explanation
In Fall 2013, the number of undergraduates enrolled at the UCLA Engineering School was 3,313.
13.
What percentage of the undergraduates at UCLA Engineering in Fall 2013 were women?
Correct Answer
B. 23.50%
Explanation
The correct answer is 23.50%. This means that only 23.50% of the undergraduates at UCLA Engineering in Fall 2013 were women.
14.
Three co-founders of what big video game company are 1990 UCLA Engineering graduates?
Correct Answer
D. Blizzard Entertainment
Explanation
Blizzard Entertainment is the correct answer because it is a big video game company and its three co-founders are 1990 UCLA Engineering graduates.
15.
In what profession did Megan McArthur, UCLA Engineering 1993 graduate?
Correct Answer
D. NASA Astronaut
Explanation
Megan McArthur, a UCLA Engineering 1993 graduate, is a NASA Astronaut. This means that she is a professional who has been trained by NASA to travel and work in space. As an astronaut, she is involved in various space missions and contributes to scientific research and exploration. This profession requires extensive training, knowledge, and physical fitness to handle the challenges of space travel and conduct experiments in a microgravity environment.