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Technology brands and products cover consumer electronics, software history, and the ownership of popular applications. Questions often focus on smart devices, corporate taglines, and major industry acquisitions. This material helps candidates preparing for banking and SSC general awareness sections.

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Technology Brands and Products Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the robot that was developed by Boston Dynamics and is known for its ability to do backflips?

  1. Atlas

  2. Spot

  3. BigDog

  4. Cheetah
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Atlas is a humanoid robot that was developed by Boston Dynamics and is known for its ability to do backflips and other complex movements.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the robot that was developed by Hanson Robotics and is known for its realistic appearance?

  1. Sophia

  2. Ameca

  3. Nadine

  4. ERICA
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Explanation

Sophia is a humanoid robot that was developed by Hanson Robotics and is known for its realistic appearance and ability to hold conversations with humans.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the artificial intelligence system that was developed by Google and is known for its ability to translate languages?

  1. Google Translate

  2. DeepL

  3. Microsoft Translator

  4. Amazon Translate
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Explanation

Google Translate is an artificial intelligence system that was developed by Google and is known for its ability to translate languages. It is used by millions of people around the world to translate text, websites, and documents.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the robot that was developed by Boston Dynamics and is known for its ability to run and jump?

  1. Atlas

  2. Spot

  3. BigDog

  4. Cheetah
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cheetah is a quadrupedal robot that was developed by Boston Dynamics and is known for its ability to run and jump. It can reach speeds of up to 28 miles per hour.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the robot that was developed by Hanson Robotics and is known for its ability to express emotions?

  1. Sophia

  2. Ameca

  3. Nadine

  4. ERICA
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ameca is a humanoid robot that was developed by Hanson Robotics and is known for its ability to express emotions. It can make realistic facial expressions and gestures, and it can also hold conversations with humans.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the artificial intelligence system that was developed by Google and is known for its ability to play chess at a superhuman level?

  1. AlphaZero

  2. AlphaGo

  3. MuZero

  4. Leela Zero
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Explanation

AlphaZero is an artificial intelligence system that was developed by Google and is known for its ability to play chess at a superhuman level. It was trained on a variety of games, including chess, shogi, and Go, and it achieved superhuman performance in all of them.

Multiple choice

Which company was involved in a major data privacy scandal in 2018?

  1. Facebook

  2. Google

  3. Amazon

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Facebook was involved in a major data privacy scandal in 2018.

Multiple choice

The memoir (The Idea Factory) by Jon Gertner chronicles the rise of:

  1. Bell Labs

  2. Google

  3. Microsoft

  4. Apple
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Explanation

Gertner's (The Idea Factory) tells the story of Bell Labs, a research facility responsible for groundbreaking innovations in telecommunications and computing.

Multiple choice

Which invention revolutionized the way people listen to music?

  1. Compact Disc (CD)

  2. Digital Audio Tape (DAT)

  3. MiniDisc (MD)

  4. MP3 Player
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The MP3 player, developed in the late 1990s, allowed for the storage and playback of digital music files, revolutionizing the way people listened to music on the go.

Multiple choice

How has technology transformed the distribution of Indian films?

  1. Enabled wider reach through digital platforms

  2. Reduced the reliance on traditional distribution channels

  3. Increased the accessibility of Indian films globally

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Technology has revolutionized the distribution of Indian films by enabling wider reach through digital platforms, reducing reliance on traditional distribution channels, and increasing accessibility globally.

Multiple choice

Which technological advancement has significantly influenced the production of Indian films?

  1. Digital cinematography

  2. Computer-generated imagery (CGI)

  3. Non-linear editing

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Digital cinematography, CGI, and non-linear editing have all played a significant role in transforming the production of Indian films, enhancing visual effects, and streamlining the editing process.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common MDM solution provider?

  1. VMware AirWatch

  2. Microsoft Intune

  3. Apple Configurator

  4. MobileIron
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Apple Configurator is a tool specifically designed for managing Apple devices, while VMware AirWatch, Microsoft Intune, and MobileIron are comprehensive MDM solutions that support various mobile platforms.

Multiple choice

What are some of the ways that technology can be used to address elder abuse?

  1. To monitor elders for signs of abuse

  2. To provide elders with access to information and resources

  3. To connect elders with social support networks

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Technology can be used to address elder abuse in a number of ways, including to monitor elders for signs of abuse, to provide elders with access to information and resources, and to connect elders with social support networks.

Multiple choice

What is the name of Facebook's cryptocurrency?

  1. Libra

  2. Diem

  3. Novi

  4. Calibra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Diem is Facebook's cryptocurrency that was originally called Libra.

Multiple choice

What is the name of Facebook's parent company?

  1. Meta Platforms

  2. Facebook, Inc.

  3. Meta

  4. The Facebook Company
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Meta Platforms is the parent company of Facebook.