Scholar's Challenge - WSC Bangkok Prep 2024

Which of the following would most likely cause an immediate realization of time travel to a century ago?

• Clothing styles

• Language differences

• Absence of smartphones

• Horse-drawn carriages

• Architectural styles

In a scenario where someone time travels less than a decade into the past, which factor might delay their realization of the time shift?

• Minor changes in fashion

• Slightly older technology

• Subtle political differences

• Small variations in pop culture

• All of the above

How does typeface choice primarily impact written communication?

• Word count

• Grammar accuracy

• Emotional response

• Factual content

• Spelling errors

What was the main goal of the London Underground's font update in 2016?

• Improve readability

• Reduce printing costs

• Achieve a more modern look

• Incorporate multilingual text

• Increase font size

Which of the following best exemplifies society's resistance to technological progress?

• Rapid adoption of smartphones

• Slow acceptance of QR codes

• Immediate embrace of social media

• Quick transition to electric vehicles

• Fast adoption of contactless payments

What factor often leads to the ultimate demise of a hyped technology?

• Lack of marketing

• High cost

• Prolonged societal rejection

• Competitor sabotage

• Government regulation

During the pandemic, resistance to QR codes was often linked to concerns about:

• Battery life

• Privacy and surveillance

• Aesthetic appeal

• Internet connectivity

• Device compatibility

The rejection of certain technologies can be attributed to:

• Genuine concerns

• Fear of change

• Lack of understanding

• Cultural differences

• All of the above

Which aspect of early 20th-century life would likely be most jarring to a time traveler from the present?

• Lack of indoor plumbing

• Absence of television

• Use of telegrams

• Prevalence of horse-drawn transport

• Limited women's rights

In the context of recent time travel, which change might go unnoticed for the longest time?

• Slight shifts in slang

• Minor updates to smartphone models

• Small changes in popular music genres

• Subtle alterations in fashion trends

• Gradual shifts in political rhetoric