by dsatterfield
Technology shapes our daily lives in countless ways, from the devices we use to the software that powers them. This quiz will take you through a journey of technological advancements, key figures, and groundbreaking innovations. Are you ready to test your tech-savvy skills and see how much you really know about the world of technology? Let’s get started and have some fun!
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Technology Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who is known as the father of the computer?
Charles Babbage
Alan Turing
John von Neumann
Steve Jobs
2. What does HTTP stand for?
HyperText Transfer Protocol
HyperText Transmission Protocol
HighText Transfer Protocol
HighText Transmission Protocol
3. Which company created the first smartphone?
Apple
IBM
Nokia
Samsung
4. What is the name of the first electronic general-purpose computer?
ENIAC
UNIVAC
Colossus
Z3
5. Which programming language is known as the ‘mother of all languages’?
C
Java
Python
Fortran
6. What is the main function of a router?
Store data
Transmit data
Route data between networks
Encrypt data
7. Which company developed the Linux operating system?
Microsoft
Apple
Google
None of the above
8. What does GPU stand for?
General Processing Unit
Graphics Processing Unit
Graphical Performance Unit
General Performance Unit
9. Which social media platform was launched first?
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
MySpace
10. What is the main purpose of an operating system?
Run applications
Manage hardware and software resources
Store data
Connect to the internet
11. Who is the founder of Microsoft?
Steve Jobs
Bill Gates
Mark Zuckerberg
Larry Page
12. What is the primary function of RAM in a computer?
Store data permanently
Process data
Store data temporarily
Control peripherals
13. Which company developed the Android operating system?
Apple
Microsoft
Google
Amazon
14. What is the name of the first web browser?
Internet Explorer
Netscape Navigator
WorldWideWeb
Mosaic
15. Which programming language is primarily used for web development?
Python
JavaScript
C++
Java
16. What is the main purpose of a firewall in a computer network?
Store data
Encrypt data
Monitor network traffic
Prevent unauthorized access
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