Silicon Valley: A Historical Overview

What is the primary role of Silicon Valley in the global context?

• A major area for automotive manufacturing

• A leading region for fashion design

• A hub for high technology and social media

• A center for agricultural innovation

Who is often referred to as the 'father of Silicon Valley'?

• Robert Noyce

• William Shockley

• Gordon Moore

• Frederick Terman

What was the significant contribution of William Shockley to Silicon Valley?

• Founding Intel

• Developing the Shockley diode

• Creating the first microprocessor

• Inventing the MOSFET

Which invention is credited to Bell Labs engineers Mohammad Atalla and Dawon Kahng?

• The microprocessor

• The MOSFET

• The integrated circuit

• The Shockley diode

What role did venture capital play in the growth of Silicon Valley?

• It primarily supported fashion startups

• It fueled the growth of tech companies

• It was insignificant in the region's development

• It provided funding for agricultural projects

How did the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 impact Silicon Valley?

• It had no impact on the region

• It resulted in significant immigration, particularly by Asians and Latinos

• It led to a decrease in the tech workforce

• It restricted immigration to the region

Which companies were part of the initial wave of internet startups in the mid-1990s?

• Hewlett-Packard and Apple

• Amazon.com and eBay

• Google and Facebook

• Intel and Fairchild Semiconductor

What was the impact of the H-1B visa expansion in 1990 on Silicon Valley?

• It contributed to the growth of the tech workforce

• It led to a decrease in the tech workforce

• It restricted immigration to the region

• It had no significant impact

What was a major consequence of the dot-com bubble in Silicon Valley?

• A decrease in real estate prices

• An increase in traffic congestion

• A decline in venture capital availability

• A shift to agricultural innovation

What is a 'unicorn venture' in the context of Silicon Valley?

• A tech company with no patents

• A venture that has failed to launch

• A company that focuses on mythical creatures

• A startup with a valuation over $1 billion