14. Tech that refuses to die

1. What is the main topic of the discussion?

• The dangers of old technology
• The survival of old technology
• The invention of the internet
• The history of computing

2. What does ‘obsolete’ mean?

• Still popular and widely used
• No longer in use, replaced by something better
• Something expensive to replace
• A type of broken machine

3. Why do some old technologies continue to be used?

• Because people dislike change
• Because they still work well
• Because people prefer modern technology
• Because of government rules

4. What is an example of old technology still in use at CERN?

• CDs
• Magnetic tape reels
• Floppy disks
• Cassette players

5. What does ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ mean?

• Everything should always be updated
• Things should only be changed if they don’t work
• Newer is always better
• It is important to always update everything

6. Why did NASA use clockwork technology for Venus exploration?

• Because of its speed
• Because electronics don’t work on Venus
• Because it requires less power
• Because it is easy to repair

7. What is the QWERTY keyboard?

• A slow type of keyboard
• A traditional keyboard layout
• A new keyboard style
• A touchscreen layout

8. Why do court reporters use special keyboards?

• Because they like the design
• To type quickly
• To improve handwriting
• To translate languages

9. What does ‘verbatim’ mean?

• Using different words to explain
• Using exactly the same words
• Writing creatively
• Summarizing an idea

10. What was the first home computer released in the UK?

• Commodore 64
• Sinclair ZX80
• BBC Micro
• Apple Macintosh