Quiz on Science and Technology

What is the term used to describe the difference between serif and sans serif fonts?

• Leading

• Kerning

• Tracking

• Typeface

What technology was adopted in the 1960s that made the inputting of prices at supermarkets more efficient?

• NFC

• RFID

• Barcode

• QR Code

What is the term used to describe devices that are connected to the internet and can interact with each other, such as smart fridges and thermostats?

• Augmented Reality (AR)

• Internet of Things (IoT)

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Virtual Reality (VR)

Which company promised zero-emission trucks but faced criticism for demonstrating prototypes with zero functionality?

• Chevrolet

• Nikola

• Tesla

• Ford

What is the name of the AI chatbot developed by Google for rebranding purposes?

• Siri

• Bard

• Alexa

• Cortana

Which ancient device did the Greeks use to predict astronomical phenomena?

• Antikythera Mechanism

• Abacus

• Analytical Engine

• Astrolabe

What is the term used to describe the process of predicting democratic preferences using AI from a small set of data?

• Election

• Polling

• Forecasting

• Referendum

Which country made public transportation free in some cities to drive people out of their cars?

• Australia

• Luxembourg

• Japan

• Canada

What is the name of the company that was dedicated to de-extinction and aimed to resurrect extinct animals?

• Prehistoric Resurrection Ltd.

• Jurassic Park Inc.

• Colossal Biosciences

• Extinct Revival Corp.

Which technology company restructured in 2019 and faced challenges in its operations?

• Apple

• Amazon

• Microsoft

• Google