Technology Trivia Questions
34 trivia questions with answers, all ages. Multiple-choice trivia with answers, sorted by topic and level. Reveal the answers below, pick one at random, or present them full-screen.
- 1.
Which company developed the Hololens?
- ATobii
- BHTC
- CMicrosoft
- DOculus
Answer: Microsoft - 2.
When did the CD begin to appear on the consumer market?
- A1962
- B1992
- C1972
- D1982
Answer: 1982 - 3.
When was the Tamagotchi digital pet released?
- A1989
- B1992
- C1996
- D1990
Answer: 1996 - 4.
What is the SI unit for resistance?
- AOhms
- BAmpheres
- CVolts
- DSiemens
Answer: Ohms - 5.
Apple's Voice Assistant, Siri, debuted on which iPhone?
- AiPhone 4S
- BiPhone 5S
- CiPhone 6S
- DiPhone 3GS
Answer: iPhone 4S - 6.
When was the iPhone released?
- A2006
- B2007
- C2004
- D2005
Answer: 2007 - 7.
What does SSD stand for in the context of computer storage?
- ASecure System Disk
- BSolid State Drive
- CSoftware Storage Device
- DSuper Speed Data
Answer: Solid State Drive - 8.
Which of the following cellular device companies is NOT headquartered in Asia?
- ANokia
- BLG Electronics
- CSamsung
- DHTC
Answer: Nokia - 9.
Which company manufactured the iconic TR-808 drum machine?
- ARoland
- BTechnics
- CCasio
- DKorg
Answer: Roland - 10.
Which of the following is not a type of computer mouse?
- ASmoothie mouse
- BOptical mouse
- CTrackball mouse
- DDrum mouse
Answer: Smoothie mouse - 11.
What are the base station trackers used for the HTC Vive called?
- ATrackers
- BConstellation
- CLighthouse
- DMotion
Answer: Lighthouse - 12.
Which company designed the "Betamax" video cassette format?
- ASony
- BLG
- CPanasonic
- DFujitsu
Answer: Sony - 13.
Who patented a steam engine that produced continuous rotary motion?
- AJames Watt
- BAlbert Einstein
- CAlessandro Volta
- DNikola Tesla
Answer: James Watt - 14.
Which round does a WW2 M1 Garand fire?
- A7.62x51mm
- B.308
- C.30-06
- D7.62
Answer: .30-06 - 15.
The term "battery" to describe an electrical storage device was coined by?
- ABenjamin Franklin
- BAlessandro Volta
- CNikola Tesla
- DLuigi Galvani
Answer: Benjamin Franklin - 16.
What was the first Infinity Coaster in the world and where is it located?
- AMonster, Adventureland Altoona, USA
- BThe Smiler, Alton Towers, UK
- CGold Rush, Slagharen, Netherlands
- DMadagascar Mad Pursuit, Motiongate Dubai, UAE
Answer: The Smiler, Alton Towers, UK - 17.
Which buzzword did Apple Inc. use to describe their removal of the headphone jack?
- AInnovation
- BRevolution
- CBravery
- DCourage
Answer: Courage - 18.
When was the compact disc player first released?
- A1982
- B1980
- C1981
- D1983
Answer: 1982 - 19.
In what year was the Oculus Rift revealed to the public through a Kickstarter campaign?
- A2012
- B2011
- C2010
- D2013
Answer: 2012 - 20.
Which of the following is used to measure blood pressure?
- ABarometer
- BSphygmomanometer
- CHaemoerythrometer
- DRuler
Answer: Sphygmomanometer - 21.
Which gaming console is developed by Sony?
- AXbox
- BPlayStation
- CAtari
- DNintendo Switch
Answer: PlayStation - 22.
Which virtual assistant is developed by Amazon?
- AAlexa
- BGoogle Assistant
- CCortana
- DSiri
Answer: Alexa - 23.
When was the DVD invented?
- A2000
- B1980
- C1990
- D1995
Answer: 1995 - 24.
How does a centrifuge separate heavy and light particles?
- ASpinning
- BIonizing
- CVibrating
- DSifting
Answer: Spinning - 25.
What is the "Mitsubishi Wakamaru"?
- AA pickup truck
- BA robot
- CA motorboat
- DAn motorcycle
Answer: A robot - 26.
Who built the first laser?
- ATheodore Harold Maiman
- BJack Kilby
- CNikola Tesla
- DEdith Clarke
Answer: Theodore Harold Maiman - 27.
What is the name of a simple machine that is made up of a stiff arm that can move freely around a fixed point?
- APulley
- BScrew
- CLever
- DWedge
Answer: Lever - 28.
Mobile hardware and software company "Blackberry Limited" was founded in which country?
- AUnited Kingdom
- BCanada
- CNorway
- DUnited States of America
Answer: Canada - 29.
What does GPS stand for?
- AGlobal Personal System
- BGlobal Positioning System
- CGeneral Positioning System
- DGeneral Personal Satellite
Answer: Global Positioning System - 30.
Which of the following is the standard THX subwoofer crossover frequency?
- A100 Hz
- B70 Hz
- C90 Hz
- D80 Hz
Answer: 80 Hz - 31.
What round is a classic AK-47 chambered in?
- A5.45x39mm
- B5.56x45mm
- C7.62x39mm
- D7.62x51mm
Answer: 7.62x39mm - 32.
Out of all of the NASA Space Shuttles, which 2 have been destroyed in disasters?
- ANone of the Above
- BDiscovery and Endeavour
- CChallenger and Columbia
- DEnterprise and Atlantis
Answer: Challenger and Columbia - 33.
This former Air Force and NASA engineer is the inventor of the Super Soaker water gun.
- ALonnie Johnson
- BAshitey Trebi-Ollennu
- CFrances Northcutt
- DBruce D'Andrade
Answer: Lonnie Johnson - 34.
What is the most significant side venture the popular firearms company, Remington, has pursued?
- ADoor Knobs
- BBlenders
- CCeiling Fans
- DTypewriters
Answer: Typewriters
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