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Everything Prior to March 19

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What invention by Johannes Gutenberg made it possible to print books much faster and cheaper?

a)

The typewriter

b)

The printing press

c)

The computer

d)

The inkjet printer

2.

How did the first fonts used in printing look like?

a)

They looked like digital fonts

b)

They looked like simple handwriting

c)

They looked like fancy handwriting

d)

They were big and bold

3.

What is a characteristic of fonts designed over time to grab attention?

a)

They were cheaper to produce

b)

They were easy to read

c)

They were big and bold

d)

They were colorful

4.

According to the text, what might be a feature of fonts in the future?

a)

They will be handwritten

b)

They will be only digital

c)

They will be colorful

d)

They will be expensive

5.

What was the default font for Microsoft programs like Word and Outlook before the change to Aptos?

a)

Times New Roman

b)

Arial

c)

Calibri

d)

Verdana

6.

What is the name of the new default font for Microsoft Outlook and Word?

a)

Calibri

b)

Segoe

c)

Aptos

d)

Matteson

7.

Why did Microsoft decide to change the default font to Aptos?

a)

To reflect the company's outdated image

b)

To make it harder to read

c)

To reflect the company's updated image

d)

Because of a legal issue with Calibri

8.

Who designed the new font Aptos?

a)

Bill Gates

b)

Steve Jobs

c)

Steve Matteson

d)

Paul Allen

9.

Which other font, used in the Microsoft logo, was also designed by the creator of Aptos?

a)

Arial

b)

Segoe

c)

Times New Roman

d)

Comic Sans

10.

Who designed the old font used by the London Underground?

a)

Johnston100

b)

Edward Johnston

c)

London Transport

d)

Digital Device Designers

11.

What is the name of the new font for the London Underground?

a)

Edward Sans

b)

Johnston100

c)

London Digital

d)

Johnston Sans

12.

Why was the new font created for the London Underground?

a)

To commemorate the 100th anniversary

b)

To replace the old font completely

c)

To work better on digital devices

d)

Because the old font was outdated

13.

What is a key feature of the new Johnston100 font?

a)

It has a completely different look

b)

It includes symbols like "#" and "@"

c)

It is only for printed materials

d)

It does not include any symbols

14.

How did the designers try to keep the new font in relation to the old one?

a)

By making it look completely different

b)

By changing its name

c)

By making sure it has the same look and feel

d)

By making it less readable

15.

What font is the U.S. State Department switching to for its official documents?

a)

Times New Roman

b)

Arial

c)

Calibri

d)

Courier New

16.

Why is the U.S. State Department changing its official font to Calibri?

a)

Because it is more cost-effective

b)

To make documents more accessible to people with visual impairments or learning disabilities

c)

Calibri is the most popular font

d)

To modernize the look of their documents

17.

Which font did some people prefer over Calibri for its appearance?

a)

Arial

b)

Times New Roman

c)

Courier New

d)

Comic Sans

18.

Before the recent change to Calibri, which font did the State Department switch from in 2004?

a)

Arial

b)

Times New Roman

c)

Calibri

d)

Courier New

19.

What is Thomas Phinney's job title?

a)

Graphic Designer

b)

Font Detective

c)

Product Manager

d)

Attorney

20.

What does Thomas Phinney examine to determine if documents are authentic?

a)

The signature on the documents

b)

The age of the paper

c)

The fonts used in the documents

d)

The content of the documents

21.

Why do the details of fonts matter according to the article?

a)

They are important for aesthetic purposes

b)

They can be used to forge documents or hide information

c)

They help in making documents look official

d)

They are used to determine the author of the document

22.

What additional job does Thomas Phinney do besides solving crimes?

a)

He teaches at a university

b)

He writes articles about fonts

c)

He designs his own fonts

d)

He works as a consultant for tech companies

23.

Why was the document dated 1970, mentioned in the article, suspicious?

a)

It was printed on modern paper

b)

It contained a font not invented until 1980

c)

It had a digital signature

d)

It was printed in color

24.

What is one of the customer complaints about self-checkout machines mentioned in the article?

a)

They offer too many payment options

b)

They are slow and confusing

c)

They provide too much assistance

d)

They are not available in enough stores

25.

According to the article, what security concern is associated with self-checkout machines?

a)

They are prone to technical malfunctions

b)

They can lead to more shoplifting

c)

They require personal identification numbers

d)

They are not secure for credit card transactions

26.

What is one of the reasons why stores are rethinking self-checkout machines?

a)

They are too expensive to install

b)

They require constant software updates

c)

They are not user-friendly for the elderly

d)

The added security problems and customer frustration aren't worth the potential cost savings

27.

How do self-checkout machines affect the work for employees?

a)

They reduce the number of hours employees work

b)

They make the job easier for employees

c)

Employees often have to fix mistakes or help customers having trouble with the machines

d)

They increase the employees' sales commissions

28.

Who drew the first barcode design in sand in Miami Beach in the 1940s?

a)

Bernard Silver

b)

The inventor of the laser

c)

Joe Woodland

d)

An employee of RCA

29.

What inspired Joe Woodland to create the barcode?

a)

The need for better inventory management

b)

Morse code and the desire to speed up supermarket checkout

c)

The invention of the laser

d)

A request from RCA

30.

What was the missing piece for reading barcodes efficiently that was invented in 1960?

a)

The oscilloscope

b)

The powerful light bulb

c)

The laser

d)

The bull's-eye barcode design

31.

Which supermarket recognized the potential for faster checkouts and started exploring barcode technology?

a)

Walmart

b)

Kroger

c)

Safeway

d)

Costco

32.

What type of barcode design did RCA develop?

a)

A linear barcode design

b)

A QR code design

c)

A bull's-eye barcode design

d)

A Morse code-based design

33.

Who designed the rectangular barcode that was simpler and cheaper to print, which was eventually chosen as the official Universal Product Code (UPC)?

a)

RCA

b)

Joe Woodland

c)

A committee

d)

George Laurer

34.

Which of the following statements is true about the adoption of the UPC barcode system?

a)

It was immediately adopted by all industries in the 1970s.

b)

It was gradually adopted by major retailers like Kmart and Walmart.

c)

It was only used in market research and not in retail.

d)

It was never recognized by its inventor, Joe Woodland.

35.

What is the main feature of Amazon Go stores?

a)

They have multiple checkout lines.

b)

They are exclusively online stores.

c)

They have no cashiers or checkout lines.

d)

They only sell Amazon-branded items.

36.

How do customers shop at Amazon Go stores?

a)

By using a special credit card.

b)

By scanning their phone to enter and then walking out with their items.

c)

By ordering online and picking up in the store.

d)

By paying cash at the checkout.

37.

What technology is used to track what people take from Amazon Go stores?

a)

Barcode scanners.

b)

Cameras and sensors.

c)

RFID tags.

d)

Manual inventory checks.

38.

What are the benefits of shopping at Amazon Go stores?

a)

There are discounts on all items.

b)

Customers can haggle prices.

c)

There is no waiting in line and checkout is faster.

d)

They offer free delivery.

39.

What do you need to shop at an Amazon Go store?

a)

A membership card.

b)

The Amazon Go app and a smartphone.

c)

A printed QR code.

d)

Cash.

40.

What types of items do Amazon Go stores sell?

a)

Only electronic devices.

b)

Only books and media.

c)

A variety of things, including ready-made meals, groceries, and Amazon-branded items.

d)

Only Amazon-branded items.

41.

Why does the author prefer physical restaurant menus over QR code menus?

a)

They are easier to update.

b)

They are less expensive.

c)

They provide a sensory experience and encourage social interaction.

d)

They are more environmentally friendly.

42.

Why does the author dislike QR code menus for being impersonal?

a)

They are difficult to update.

b)

They force you to look at your phone instead of interacting with your dining companions.

c)

They are more expensive than traditional menus.

d)

They offer too many choices.

43.

According to the author, what is a potential negative consequence of restaurants using QR code menus related to employment?

a)

They require more waitstaff.

b)

They may lead to higher food prices.

c)

They may contribute to job losses.

d)

They require additional training for staff.

44.

What is one reason the author believes QR code menus can be inconvenient?

a)

They often have incorrect menu items.

b)

They may need to scroll, zoom, and navigate multiple menus.

c)

They are not available in different languages.

d)

They have a time limit for ordering.

45.

How do QR code menus exclude some people, according to the author?

a)

Not everyone likes technology.

b)

Not everyone has a smartphone or the technical know-how to use QR codes.

c)

Not everyone can read the menu items on a phone screen.

d)

Not everyone has access to the internet.

46.

What is a privacy concern mentioned by the author regarding QR code menus?

a)

They can expose your phone to viruses.

b)

They can track your data.

c)

They require personal information to access.

d)

They share your order history with other restaurants.

47.

What did Caroline Brooks use to create her sculptures?

a)

Marble

b)

Ice

c)

Butter

d)

Cassette tapes

48.

What is the name of Caroline Brooks' most famous butter sculpture?

a)

Dreaming Iolanthe

b)

Ghost in the Machine

c)

MISSA

d)

The Elephant

49.

What does Erika Iris Simmons use to make her art?

a)

Butter

b)

Army boots

c)

Cassette tapes

d)

Ice

50.

What is the name of the series by Erika Iris Simmons where she uses old cassette tapes and reel tapes to make portraits?

a)

Dreaming Iolanthe

b)

MISSA

c)

Reconstructing Cave Art

d)

Ghost in the Machine

51.

What is the artwork "MISSA" made of?

a)

100 pairs of army boots

b)

Cassette tapes

c)

Butter

d)

Marble

52.

Where is "MISSA" displayed?

a)

In an art gallery

b)

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

c)

The artist's private collection

d)

The Museum of Modern Art

53.

What message is the artist Dominique Blain trying to convey with "MISSA"?

a)

The beauty of nature

b)

The impact of war on people's identity

c)

The evolution of music

d)

The history of butter sculpting

54.

What new discovery did researchers find in a cave ceiling in Alabama, USA?

a)

Ancient tools used by early humans

b)

Giant images of people and animals carved on the ceiling

c)

Fossils of unknown species

d)

A hidden underground river

55.

What special camera technique did scientists use to view the entire cave ceiling in Alabama?

a)

X-ray imaging

b)

Photogrammetry

c)

Infrared photography

d)

Ultraviolet light

56.

Where are the ancient cave paintings described in Art Article 2B located?

a)

Alabama, USA

b)

Sulawesi, Indonesia

c)

Galapagos Islands

d)

South America

57.

What animals do the paintings in Sulawesi, Indonesia, depict?

a)

Lions and elephants

b)

Horses and bison

c)

Babirusa and warty pigs

d)

Giraffes and zebras

58.

What did Charles Darwin notice about finches in the Galapagos Islands?

a)

They had different songs

b)

They had different colors

c)

They had different beaks, adapted to the food they ate

d)

They could fly longer distances than other birds

59.

What did Darwin realize about the finches that helped him solidify his idea of natural selection?

a)

The finches evolved from different ancestors independently.

b)

The finches evolved from a common ancestor with the most helpful beak shapes surviving and reproducing.

c)

The finches' beak shapes were unimportant to their survival.

d)

The finches adapted to human presence on the Galapagos Islands.

60.

Why was the Lascaux cave closed to the public in 1963?

a)

To allow scientists to study the paintings without interference.

b)

To create a new replica of the cave for tourists.

c)

To protect the art from damage caused by visitors.

d)

Because the cave was unstable and dangerous for visitors.

61.

What was the purpose of building a near perfect replica cave next to the original Lascaux cave?

a)

To serve as a storage for the original paintings.

b)

To create an authentic experience with details like forest sounds and changes in light.

c)

To use it as a research facility for archaeologists.

d)

To eventually replace the original cave entirely.

62.

Why was the idea of building a full-size replica of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Detroit considered impractical?

a)

It was considered too modern for Detroit's architecture.

b)

It would be very expensive and there was no real reason to build it.

c)

The US government did not allow it for political reasons.

d)

There was not enough space in downtown Detroit for such a structure.

63.

What is the name given to the miniature Eiffel Tower replica created by Phillipe Maidron?

a)

Mini-Eiffel

b)

Eiffelito

c)

Eiffela

d)

Petite Eiffel

64.

What was Phillipe Maidron's intention behind creating a miniature Eiffel Tower replica?

a)

To compete with the original Eiffel Tower's fame.

b)

To demonstrate his engineering skills.

c)

To create a more carefree and lighthearted tribute to the famous landmark.

d)

To attract tourists to a different part of Paris.

65.

What is the unique feature of the Eiffel Tower replica in Texas?

a)

It is taller than the original.

b)

It has a cowboy hat on top.

c)

It is modeled after Paris.

d)

It is similar to the original in Las Vegas.

66.

What is the main benefit of using Virtual Reality in History Education according to the article?

a)

To reduce the cost of education.

b)

To provide an immersive experience.

c)

To replace traditional teaching methods.

d)

To focus solely on ancient civilizations.

67.

What does Lithodomos VR aim to achieve by using virtual reality in history classes?

a)

To make classes more entertaining.

b)

To encourage memorization of historical facts.

c)

To enhance learning experiences and critical thinking about ancient civilizations.

d)

To focus on modern history only.

68.

How has the use of VR technology in the classroom become more accessible?

a)

Through the use of expensive equipment.

b)

Due to advancements in technology making it more cost-effective.

c)

By limiting it to only certain prestigious institutions.

d)

By making it available only for history education.

69.

What is one of the benefits of using VR technology in education according to the text?

a)

VR technology allows for faster reading of textbooks.

b)

VR technology enables students to explore historical sites and artifacts in a way that traditional textbooks cannot replicate.

c)

VR technology reduces the cost of educational materials.

d)

VR technology can replace all traditional learning methods.

70.

Who found a studio and living space for Modigliani in Paris?

a)

Jeanne Hébuterne

b)

Le Grand Chaumière

c)

Léopold Zborowski

d)

Goldman

71.

Where was Modigliani's final studio located?

a)

On the rue de la Grand Chaumière, near the cafés and meeting places of Montparnasse.

b)

In the south of France after the war.

c)

Inside the London Tate Museum.

d)

In the Ochre Atelier.

72.

What has been used to recreate Modigliani's final studio for the VR experience?

a)

Modigliani's personal belongings left in the studio.

b)

More than 60 objects, artworks, and materials based on first-hand accounts and historical and technical research.

c)

Replicas of Modigliani's most famous paintings.

d)

Modern art tools and technology.

73.

What is the VR experience at the National Museum of Finland based on?

a)

A photograph of R. W. Ekman's studio from the 1910s

b)

Modigliani's artworks from the 1910s

c)

R. W. Ekman’s painting "The Opening of the Diet 1863"

d)

The Hall of Mirrors in the former Imperial Palace

74.

Who developed the VR experience for the National Museum of Finland?

a)

Preloaded

b)

Zoan Oy

c)

The National Museum of Finland

d)

Alexander II

75.

What is the mission of the company that created the VR experience for the National Museum of Finland?

a)

To recreate historical photographs with accuracy

b)

To model Modigliani's artworks

c)

To establish Finland as the most virtual society in the world

d)

To merge historical artifacts with digital environments

76.

What can visitors do in the VR exhibit at the National Museum of Finland?

a)

Take photographs of the studio from the 1910s

b)

Interact with the emperor and representatives of different social classes

c)

View Modigliani's artworks with new insights

d)

Participate in the Diet of 1863

77.

What feature is at the back of the Zabludowicz Collection building?

a)

A sculpture garden

b)

The 360: VR Room

c)

A traditional art gallery

d)

A performance stage

78.

What was the inaugural VR artwork displayed at the Zabludowicz Collection?

a)

'I Came and Went as a Ghost Hand (Cycle 1)'

b)

'I Came and Went as a Ghost Hand (Cycle 2)'

c)

'The Ghostly Presence'

d)

'Virtual Reality in Motion'

79.

Which artist created 'I Came and Went as a Ghost Hand (Cycle 2)'?

a)

Rachel Rossin

b)

Rebecca Allen

c)

Peter Campus

d)

Marina Abramović

80.

What does Rachel Rossin use VR as a metaphor for in her artwork 'I Came and Went as a Ghost Hand (Cycle 2)'?

a)

Joy and creativity

b)

Entropy and loss

c)

Love and connection

d)

Growth and change

81.

According to the text, what might soon change the differences between VR experiences and encountering physical objects?

a)

Artistic creativity

b)

Technological advances

c)

Cultural shifts

d)

Environmental changes