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Technology Brands and Products
2,498 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
What is the name of Epson's smart glasses product?
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Moverio
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LightWear
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SmartGlasses
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Augmented Reality Glasses
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Epson's smart glasses product is called Moverio.
Which company is behind the development of the Atheer One smart glasses?
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Vuzix
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Epson
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RealWear
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Atheer
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Atheer is the company behind the development of the Atheer One smart glasses.
Which of the following companies is not a major player in the AR devices and hardware market?
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Microsoft
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Apple
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Google
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Samsung
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Samsung is not a major player in the AR devices and hardware market, as they have not released any significant AR products.
Which technology enables the wireless charging of electronic devices?
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Qi is a wireless charging standard that allows compatible devices to be charged without the need for physical contact with a power source.
What was the first smartphone released?
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The iPhone
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The BlackBerry
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The Palm Pilot
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The Nokia Communicator
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The first smartphone was the Nokia Communicator, which was released in 1996.
What was the name of the first telephone company?
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The Bell Telephone Company
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The Western Union Telegraph Company
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The American Telephone and Telegraph Company
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The General Electric Company
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The Bell Telephone Company was the first telephone company, founded by Alexander Graham Bell in 1877.
What was the name of the first telephone answering machine?
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The Ansafone
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The PhoneMate
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The TeleMessage
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The Voice Mail
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The Ansafone was the first telephone answering machine, invented by Helmut Schreyer in 1930.
What was the name of the first virtual telephone number?
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Google Voice
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Skype
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Vonage
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MagicJack
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Google Voice was the first virtual telephone number, launched in 2009.
Which of these is NOT a common type of music used in mobile apps?
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Ambient Music
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Electronic Music
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Classical Music
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Rock Music
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Rock music is not typically used in mobile apps, as it can be too intense and distracting for users.
Which technology is used to create custom-fit sports equipment based on an athlete's individual needs?
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3D Printing
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Computer-Aided Design
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Rapid Prototyping
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Additive Manufacturing
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3D printing technology allows for the creation of custom-fit sports equipment that conforms to an athlete's unique body shape and requirements.
Which generation of cellular technology introduced high-speed data services and improved multimedia capabilities?
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3G (third-generation) cellular technology brought high-speed data services and improved multimedia capabilities to mobile devices.
Which of these companies was the first to introduce a voice assistant to the general public?
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Apple
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Google
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Amazon
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Microsoft
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Apple was the first company to introduce a voice assistant to the general public with the launch of Siri in 2011.
Which of these voice assistants is known for its ability to generate creative content, such as stories, poems, and songs?
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Alexa
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Siri
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Google Assistant
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Cortana
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Google Assistant is known for its ability to generate creative content, such as stories, poems, and songs, using advanced natural language processing and machine learning techniques.
Which of these voice assistants is primarily designed for use in smart home devices?
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Alexa
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Siri
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Google Assistant
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Cortana
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Alexa is primarily designed for use in smart home devices, offering a wide range of features and skills related to home automation, music playback, and information retrieval.
Which of these voice assistants is known for its ability to provide personalized recommendations and suggestions based on a user's preferences and habits?
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Alexa
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Siri
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Google Assistant
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Cortana
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Google Assistant is known for its ability to provide personalized recommendations and suggestions based on a user's preferences and habits, leveraging Google's vast data and machine learning capabilities.