Newsy's Latest Tech News

Newsy's Latest Tech News

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Business, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

Twitter and Square will observe Juneteenth as a company holiday to honor black culture and support racial justice, following George Floyd's death. They are also identifying appropriate emancipation celebration days in other countries. Meanwhile, Honda experienced a ransomware attack, affecting its global operations, but reported no loss of personal data. Free news headlines are available on streaming services.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Juneteenth, which Twitter and Square have decided to observe as a holiday?

It marks the end of the Civil War.

It celebrates the end of slavery in the US.

It commemorates the start of the Civil Rights Movement.

It is the day the US Constitution was signed.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which companies are mentioned as observing Juneteenth as a holiday?

Amazon and Netflix

Twitter and Square

Apple and Microsoft

Google and Facebook

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event prompted tech companies to show support for racial justice?

The global pandemic

The death of George Floyd

The election of a new president

The launch of a new social media platform

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the ransomware attack on Honda's operations?

It caused the closure of some production plants and services.

It led to a data breach of personal information.

It resulted in a merger with another company.

It forced Honda to recall several car models.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Honda assure its customers regarding the ransomware attack?

By providing discounts on new cars

By confirming no personal data was lost

By launching a new cybersecurity team

By offering free services for a year