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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

Which of the following is NOT a common type of mobile device used in government?

  1. Smartphones

  2. Tablets

  3. Laptops

  4. Wearables
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Laptops are not typically considered mobile devices in the context of government use. Smartphones, tablets, and wearables are more common.

Multiple choice

Which company is known for producing the Oculus VR headset?

  1. Google

  2. Meta

  3. Apple

  4. Samsung
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is the company behind the development and production of the Oculus VR headset.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the VR headset developed by Pico?

  1. Pico Neo 3

  2. Pico G2 4K

  3. Pico Goblin

  4. Pico VR1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pico's VR headset is called the Pico Neo 3, known for its standalone capabilities and high-resolution display.

Multiple choice

Which company released the first commercially successful smartphone?

  1. Apple

  2. Nokia

  3. BlackBerry

  4. Motorola
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Apple released the first commercially successful smartphone, the iPhone, in 2007.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first mobile phone to feature a touchscreen?

  1. IBM Simon

  2. Nokia 9000 Communicator

  3. BlackBerry 950

  4. Apple iPhone
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The IBM Simon, released in 1994, was the first mobile phone to feature a touchscreen.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first flip phone?

  1. Motorola StarTAC

  2. Nokia 3310

  3. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

  4. Apple iPhone
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Motorola StarTAC, released in 1996, was the first flip phone.

Multiple choice

Which company released the first mobile phone with a camera?

  1. Sharp

  2. Kyocera

  3. Nokia

  4. Motorola
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sharp released the first mobile phone with a camera, the J-SH04, in 2000.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first mobile phone to feature a web browser?

  1. Nokia 9000 Communicator

  2. BlackBerry 950

  3. Apple iPhone

  4. Motorola Razr
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Nokia 9000 Communicator, released in 1996, was the first mobile phone to feature a web browser.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first mobile phone to feature a color screen?

  1. Nokia 9000 Communicator

  2. BlackBerry 950

  3. Apple iPhone

  4. Motorola Razr
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Nokia 9000 Communicator, released in 1996, was the first mobile phone to feature a color screen.

Multiple choice

Which company released the first mobile phone with a QWERTY keyboard?

  1. Nokia

  2. BlackBerry

  3. Motorola

  4. Apple
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

BlackBerry released the first mobile phone with a QWERTY keyboard, the BlackBerry 950, in 1999.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first mobile phone to feature a touch-sensitive screen?

  1. IBM Simon

  2. Nokia 9000 Communicator

  3. BlackBerry 950

  4. Apple iPhone
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The IBM Simon, released in 1994, was the first mobile phone to feature a touch-sensitive screen.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first mobile phone to feature a removable battery?

  1. Motorola DynaTAC 8000X

  2. Nokia 1011

  3. BlackBerry 950

  4. Apple iPhone
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, released in 1983, was the first mobile phone to feature a removable battery.

Multiple choice

Which company released the first mobile phone with a built-in camera?

  1. Sharp

  2. Kyocera

  3. Nokia

  4. Motorola
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kyocera released the first mobile phone with a built-in camera, the Visual Phone, in 1999.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first mobile phone to feature a music player?

  1. Nokia 3310

  2. Samsung Galaxy S

  3. Apple iPhone

  4. Motorola Razr
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Nokia 3310, released in 2000, was the first mobile phone to feature a music player.

Multiple choice

Which company released the first mobile phone with a built-in GPS receiver?

  1. Nokia

  2. Samsung

  3. Apple

  4. Motorola
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Nokia released the first mobile phone with a built-in GPS receiver, the Nokia 6110 Navigator, in 2004.