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[Full Blast] from Brick to Smartphone

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

(a)   was the inventor of the first portable mobile phone.

2.

The invention was created in (a)   .

3.

Why was the first mobile phone revised with heavy shoulder packs?

a)

Because they were expensive.

b)

Because they were not commonly available.

c)

Because of the limited talk time.

d)

Because they were unpopular and unfashionable.

4.

What was the evidence of DynaTAC's trendiness at that time?

a)

People buy the phone like crazy.

b)

The phones were one of its kind.

c)

The phones were hi-tech.

d)

Many films featured them.

5.

The mobiles were called (a)   because of their size and shape.

6.

What is the technology of the first mobile phones?

a)

1G

b)

2G

c)

3G

d)

4G

7.

The 1G mobile systems had (a)   .

8.

What contributed to improved reception and coverage?

a)

Technological advancement

b)

More features

c)

2G was introduced

d)

Communication towers were built.

9.

What does SMS stand for?

a)

Short Messaging Service

b)

Short Message Service

c)

Simple Message Service

d)

Simplfied Message Service

10.

In the text, which of the following features is NOT a new feature addition to the first generation phones?

a)

SMS

b)

Coloured screen and ringtone varieties

c)

Camera

d)

Mobile apps

11.

"Smartphones" were created in (a)   .

12.

Select the features that made the new phones "smart"

a)

Large touchscreens for Internet and media use

b)

Video calling and mobile TV

c)

Software and mobile app programming

d)

Rapid download and upload of information

13.

Which feature would allow the user to access information at their fingertips?

a)

Touchscreen

b)

Internet browser

c)

Game console

d)

Mobile TV

14.

What are the 3 new and "exciting" features named in the text for "concept" mobiles?

a)

Bendable body

b)

Element proofing- water, fire and break resistant

c)

Cola charging

d)

Solar panels

15.

In the text, how did the mobile phone evolve?

a)

Calls and SMS---> Camera and Game---> Mobile apps

b)

Calls only-->SMS, varied screens and ringtones--> Camera--> Touchscreen and 'smart' features

c)

Calls and SMS--> Camera, Internet and Game---> Mobile apps

d)

Calls only---> SMS,varied screens and ringtones---> Camera---> Mobile apps features