Newsy's Latest Tech News

Newsy's Latest Tech News

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Journalism, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses AT&T's plan to merge its Warner Media division with Discovery in a $43 billion deal aimed at enhancing streaming services. This merger could help the new entity compete with major streamers like Netflix. The deal awaits regulatory and shareholder approval. Additionally, the video covers the decision by Microsoft's board to remove Bill Gates in 2020 following an inappropriate relationship with an employee. Gates resigned before the investigation concluded, and he and Melinda Gates announced their divorce.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the AT&T and Discovery merger?

Acquiring new technology patents

Expanding into telecommunications

Developing more original streaming content

Entering the hardware market

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which companies' offerings are being combined in the AT&T and Discovery merger?

CNN, HBO, and Discovery

Apple TV, Disney+, and Peacock

YouTube, Vimeo, and Dailymotion

Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Microsoft Board members decide that Bill Gates should be removed from the board in 2020?

He had a conflict of interest with another company

He was involved in a financial scandal

He wanted to focus on philanthropy

An employee alleged a past relationship with him

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did Bill Gates resign from the Microsoft board?

June 2020

January 2020

March 2020

September 2020

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant personal announcement did Bill Gates make earlier this month?

He is running for political office

He is writing a new book

He is starting a new company

He and Melinda Gates are divorcing