50 Technology quiz questions and answers
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Easy questions50
What does "Wi-Fi" actually stand for?
- Wide Frequency
- Wireless Frequency Interface
- Nothing – brand name only
- Wireless Fidelity
Answer: Nothing – brand name only
Which language is most used in web front-end?
- Python
- Java
- JavaScript
- C++
Answer: JavaScript
What is "open source"?
- A particular type of operating system
- Free storage space in the cloud
- Software that runs without a user interface
- Software whose source code is publicly readable
Answer: Software whose source code is publicly readable
What does "CPU" stand for?
- Central Processing Unit
- Computer Power Unit
- Core Program Utility
- Central Program Update
Answer: Central Processing Unit
Which company makes the PlayStation?
- Sony
- Microsoft
- Sega
- Nintendo
Answer: Sony
What does "URL" stand for?
- User Request Line
- Uniform Resource Locator
- Universal Reference Link
- Unified Routing Label
Answer: Uniform Resource Locator
How many bits are in a byte?
- 4
- 8
- 16
- 32
Answer: 8
What does "USB" stand for?
- Universal Serial Bus
- United System Bridge
- Universal Storage Base
- Unified Serial Board
Answer: Universal Serial Bus
Which social network did Mark Zuckerberg found in 2004?
- MySpace
Answer: Facebook
What does "PDF" stand for?
- Portable Document Format
- Printed Data File
- Public Display Form
- Personal Document Folder
Answer: Portable Document Format
What does "HTML" stand for?
- High-level Text Machine Language
- Hyperlink Text Management Layer
- Home Tool Markup Language
- HyperText Markup Language
Answer: HyperText Markup Language
What is RAM used for?
- As short-term working memory while programs run
- For the permanent storage of files
- For rendering the display on screen
- For connecting to the network
Answer: As short-term working memory while programs run
What does "IoT" stand for?
- Integrated Online Tools
- Interface of Technology
- Internet of Things
- Input/Output Terminal
Answer: Internet of Things
What does "2FA" mean?
- Two-factor authentication
- Second-frequency access
- Two-file archive
- Fast-forward access
Answer: Two-factor authentication
Which animal is the Linux mascot?
- A gnu
- A fox
- A beaver
- A penguin
Answer: A penguin
What does "VPN" stand for?
- Variable Port Number
- Virtual Proxy Name
- Virtual Private Network
- Verified Public Node
Answer: Virtual Private Network
What does a CAPTCHA check?
- Whether a password is strong enough
- Whether a connection is encrypted
- Whether the browser is up to date
- Whether the user is a human and not a bot
Answer: Whether the user is a human and not a bot
What does GitHub primarily host?
- Source code repositories
- Video streams
- Cloud games
- Online spreadsheets
Answer: Source code repositories
What is a browser "cookie"?
- A virus hidden inside a download
- An advertising pop-up
- A small file a website stores on your device
- A cached copy of a web page
Answer: A small file a website stores on your device
Who founded Google?
- Bill Gates and Paul Allen
- Jerry Yang and David Filo
- Larry Page and Sergey Brin
- Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
Answer: Larry Page and Sergey Brin
What does Ctrl+Z usually do?
- Redo
- Zoom
- Save
- Undo
Answer: Undo
What is a QR code?
- A quality rating for websites
- A file format for scanned documents
- A two-dimensional barcode a camera can read
- A quick-reset code for routers
Answer: A two-dimensional barcode a camera can read
Which storage medium came first: the CD or the DVD?
- The CD
- The DVD
- Both in the same year
- The Blu-ray, before both
Answer: The CD
What does "SEO" stand for?
- Social Engagement Overview
- Search Engine Optimisation
- Secure Email Option
- System Error Output
Answer: Search Engine Optimisation
What happens to files in a ZIP archive?
- They are compressed and bundled
- They are automatically scanned for viruses
- They are uploaded to the cloud
- They are converted into PDF files
Answer: They are compressed and bundled
What does the abbreviation "GPS" stand for?
- Global Positioning System
- General Purpose Satellite
- Geographic Position Service
- Global Pathfinding Signal
Answer: Global Positioning System
Who invented the World Wide Web in 1989?
- Vint Cerf
- Steve Jobs
- Tim Berners-Lee
- Bill Gates
Answer: Tim Berners-Lee
Who co-founded Apple with Steve Jobs in 1976?
- Steve Wozniak
- Steve Ballmer
- Paul Allen
- Jony Ive
Answer: Steve Wozniak
What kind of content does an MP3 file hold?
- Audio
- Video
- Photos
- Text
Answer: Audio
What does "AI" stand for in computing?
- Artificial Intelligence
- Automated Inference
- Algorithmic Interaction
- Adaptive Interface
Answer: Artificial Intelligence
Who was granted the patent for the telephone in 1876?
- Alexander Graham Bell
- Thomas Edison
- Antonio Meucci
- Philipp Reis
Answer: Alexander Graham Bell
What does "LAN" stand for in computer networking?
- Line Access Network
- Local Area Network
- Large Access Node
- Linked Address Net
Answer: Local Area Network
Which company built the "Model T" car from 1908 on?
- Ford
- Chrysler
- Dodge
- Cadillac
Answer: Ford
Which company released the Game Boy in 1989?
- Sega
- Panasonic
- Sony
- Nintendo
Answer: Nintendo
What is a "server"?
- The cable connecting a router to a PC
- A device that prints out web pages
- A computer that supplies data to other devices
- A program used for browsing websites on the internet
Answer: A computer that supplies data to other devices
What does "LED" stand for in lighting?
- Low-Energy Device
- Light-Enhancing Display
- Luminous Electric Discharge
- Light-Emitting Diode
Answer: Light-Emitting Diode
What powers a hybrid car?
- Two electric motors working together
- A petrol engine and a diesel engine
- An electric motor and solar cells on the roof
- A combustion engine and an electric motor
Answer: A combustion engine and an electric motor
What did Amazon start out selling online in 1995?
- Electronics
- Clothing
- Books
- Music CDs
Answer: Books
Which country is the electronics company Samsung from?
- the Philippines
- South Korea
- Japan
- China
Answer: South Korea
What does a solar cell produce directly from sunlight?
- Electricity
- Hot water
- Hydrogen gas
- Water vapour
Answer: Electricity
Which technology do contactless bank cards use to pay?
- GPS
- LTE
- USB
- NFC
Answer: NFC
What does "HTTP" at the start of a web address stand for?
- HyperText Transport Package
- HyperText Transfer Protocol
- High-Tech Transmission Protocol
- Home Terminal Transfer Program
Answer: HyperText Transfer Protocol
Where does the "QWERTY" keyboard layout get its name from?
- From the engineer who designed it
- From the typewriter company that introduced it
- From a code word in the Morse alphabet
- From the first six letters of the top row
Answer: From the first six letters of the top row
Where does a computer keep its files while it is switched off?
- On the hard drive or SSD
- In the working memory (RAM)
- In the processor
- On the graphics card
Answer: On the hard drive or SSD
How does a microwave oven heat food?
- It passes electric current through the food
- It makes the water molecules in the food vibrate
- It radiates heat from a glowing element
- It blows hot air around inside the cooking chamber
Answer: It makes the water molecules in the food vibrate
What do devices use to connect via Bluetooth?
- Ultrasound pulses
- Focused laser beams
- Short-range radio waves
- Invisible infrared light
Answer: Short-range radio waves
What does a smartphone's "flight mode" switch off?
- The touchscreen display
- All running applications
- The rechargeable battery
- All wireless connections
Answer: All wireless connections
What does a transformer change in the electricity grid?
- The cable length
- The voltage
- The frequency
- The current direction
Answer: The voltage
What does a thermostat on a heating system do?
- It counts the energy the heating has used
- It keeps the temperature at the set level
- It measures the water pressure in the pipes
- It filters dust out of the heating air
Answer: It keeps the temperature at the set level
What does encrypting a message do?
- Only someone with the key can read it
- It becomes smaller and loads faster
- It is translated automatically into English
- It is checked for spelling mistakes
Answer: Only someone with the key can read it