Hackathon Knowledge Quiz

What is the main purpose of a hackathon?

• To sleep and relax with fellow coders

• To watch presentations from tech companies

• To brainstorm and build tech projects in a short time

• To attend a job interview

How long do most hackathons typically last?

• 7 days

• 1 month

• 24 to 48 hours

• 10 to 12 hours

Who can join a hackathon?

• Only professional developers

• Only people with coding experience

• Only university students

• Anyone with interest, regardless of experience level

What kind of skills are welcome at hackathons besides coding?

• Singing and dancing

• Writing poems

• Design, project management, public speaking

• Driving and mechanics

What happens at the end of a hackathon?

• All teams must leave without sharing their projects

• A random winner is picked

• Projects are submitted and teams pitch their work to judges

• Everyone gets a participation medal only

What is a “pitch” in the context of a hackathon?

• A dance performance

• A short presentation of the team’s project

• A code debugging activity

• A group photo

Why might participants pull an all-nighter during a hackathon?

• Because they are partying

• Because there's no place to sleep

• Because they need to finish building and coding their project

• Because it's part of the application process

What kind of rewards can you get from joining a hackathon?

• Free cars

• Nothing at all

• Free food, valuable prizes, internships

• Discount coupons

What kind of networking opportunities are available at hackathons?

• None

• Meeting influencers

• Meeting mentors, exchanging LinkedIn contacts

• Only chatting with judges

Where can people find upcoming hackathons?

• On cooking websites

• By asking their school principal

• On platforms like Devpost, MLH, and social media

• Only on YouTube