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Technology Brands and Products

2,296 Questions

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 general knowledge
  1. IBM

  2. Apple Computers

  3. Intel

  4. Accenture

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Think Different' was Apple's iconic advertising campaign slogan launched in 1997, which became closely associated with the brand's identity as an innovator. The campaign celebrated creative individuals who changed the world, positioning Apple as the computer company for unconventional thinkers. IBM (option A), Intel (option C), and Accenture (option D) are all technology companies but did not use this slogan.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Bluestar AC

  2. LG AC

  3. Samsung AC

  4. Onida AC

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Breathe easy' is the tagline/slogan associated with Bluestar air conditioners, emphasizing the comfort and air quality benefits of their cooling products. The slogan positions Bluestar as a provider of clean, comfortable air. LG (option B), Samsung (option C), and Onida (option D) are all air conditioner manufacturers but do not use this specific slogan.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Haier

  2. Hitachi

  3. Samsonite

  4. DELL

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Inspire the Next' is Hitachi's corporate slogan, reflecting the company's focus on innovation and future technologies. This tagline positions Hitachi as a forward-thinking technology company. Haier (option A) is a home appliance company, Samsonite (option C) specializes in luggage, and DELL (option D) is a computer company - none of which use this slogan.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Phillips

  2. Tally

  3. Nikon

  4. Sony

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tally, the popular accounting software in India, uses the tagline 'Power of simplicity' to emphasize its ease of use for complex accounting tasks. Phillips, Nikon, and Sony don't use this slogan.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Nokia 5800

  2. IBM SIMON

  3. HP DF300

  4. Bell TX 398

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The IBM Simon Personal Communicator, launched in 1993, was indeed the world's first touchscreen mobile phone. It combined a mobile phone with a PDA and featured a monochrome touchscreen. Nokia 5800 came much later (2008), while HP DF300 and Bell TX 398 are fictional or incorrect names.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Ericsson T100

  2. Virgin Lobster 320

  3. Motorolas star Tac

  4. Sanyo M1

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Motorola's StarTAC, launched in 1996, was the world's first clamshell (flip phone) mobile phone. It was revolutionary for its compact design when folded. Ericsson T100 and Sanyo M1 were different models, while Virgin Lobster 320 is a much later phone.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Samsung SCH-V850

  2. Nokia 6210 Navigator

  3. Benefon Esc!

  4. Sony Ericsson W760i

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Benefon Esc! launched in 2001 was the world's first GPS phone, pioneering location-based mobile services before GPS became mainstream. The Samsung SCH-V850 was also an early GPS-enabled phone but came later. Nokia's Navigator series and Sony Ericsson phones appeared years after the Benefon's groundbreaking introduction.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Google X

  2. Google WiFi

  3. Google Labs

  4. Google Quick Search Box

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Google WiFi was a pilot project in Mountain View, California, where Google installed WiFi equipment on light posts to provide free wireless internet access. It was funded by Google as part of their efforts to expand internet access. Google X is their secret lab for moonshot projects.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Nokia 1011 - 1992

  2. Motorola MicroTAC - 1989

  3. Motorola DynaTAC 8000X - 1983

  4. Panasonic DMC-GF1

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, released in 1983, was the first commercial handheld mobile phone. It took 10 hours to charge and offered 30 minutes of talk time. The Nokia 1011 came later in 1992, and the MicroTAC was a more advanced model from 1989.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. T-Mobile G1

  2. HTC Hero

  3. Samsung Galaxy i7500

  4. Nokia N810

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The T-Mobile G1 (also known as HTC Dream) was the first commercially available smartphone running Google's Android OS. It was released in October 2008 through a partnership between Google, HTC, and T-Mobile. The HTC Hero came later in 2009, while Samsung Galaxy i7500 and Nokia N810 were not first-generation Android devices.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. T-Mobile G1

  2. HTC Hero

  3. Samsung Galaxy i7500

  4. Nokia N810

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The T-Mobile G1 (also known as HTC Dream) was the first commercially available smartphone running Google's Android OS. It was released in October 2008 through a partnership between Google, HTC, and T-Mobile. The HTC Hero came later in 2009, while Samsung Galaxy i7500 and Nokia N810 were not first-generation Android devices.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Nokia 7110 in 1999

  2. Sony CMD-Z5 WAP in 2000

  3. Ericsson R320 WAP in 2000

  4. Panasonic VS3 in 2005

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Nokia 7110, released in 1999, was the first mobile phone with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser. This phone allowed users to access simplified web content on mobile devices for the first time. The Ericsson R320 and Sony devices came in 2000, and the Panasonic VS3 was much later in 2005. WAP was an early mobile internet technology before modern smartphones.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. oracle

  2. microsoft

  3. google

  4. DELL

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Oracle announced its acquisition of Sun Microsystems in April 2009. The deal faced regulatory review and was approved by the US and EU authorities, completing in January 2010. This acquisition gave Oracle control over Java, MySQL, and Sun's hardware business. The question has grammatical errors but the facts are correct.