Tech Origins Quiz

What inspired the name 'Ethernet'?

• The speed of light

• A type of cable

• The concept of luminiferous ether

• The internet

When did Ethernet make its debut?

• 1980

• 1960

• 1990

• 1970

What was the main reason Intel chose the name 'Pentium'?

• It sounded like a chemical element

• It was a random choice

• It was the name of a scientist

• It was a popular name in the 1990s

What does 'Pentium' signify in terms of processor generation?

• Fifth generation

• Third generation

• Fourth generation

• Sixth generation

What was Intel's original name?

• Intelligent Electronics

• Integrated Electronics

• International Electronics

• Innovative Electronics

What is the main focus of the sponsor 'Delete Me'?

• Hardware development

• Network security

• Software updates

• Online privacy and protection

Who is associated with popularizing the term 'bug' in computing?

• Ada Lovelace

• Grace Hopper

• Alan Turing

• Charles Babbage

What was the cause of the first 'bug' in a computer system?

• A moth trapped inside

• A software error

• A hardware malfunction

• A power outage

During which war was the term 'bug' used to describe technical issues?

• The Vietnam War

• The Korean War

• World War I

• World War II

What is the older meaning of the word 'bug'?

• Something scary

• A small insect

• A computer error

• A type of virus