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Technology Brands and Products

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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 general knowledge
  1. WIPRO

  2. TESCO

  3. SATYAM

  4. ACS

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

WIPRO's corporate slogan is 'Applying Thought'. This tagline reflects WIPRO's focus on applying intellectual rigor and innovation to IT solutions and consulting services. TESCO's slogan is 'Every Little Helps', not 'Applying Thought'.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. lenovo

  2. dell

  3. ipod

  4. windows Vista

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

The acronym I-P-O-D stands for 'Idiots Price Our Devices,' which was a critical comment about Apple's iPod being overpriced when it launched. Despite initial criticism about pricing, iPod demand soared dramatically and it became a cultural phenomenon that revolutionized portable music. Dell and Lenovo are computer manufacturers, not relevant to this acronym.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. AT&T

  2. Qualcomm

  3. British Telecom

  4. Ericson

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

Qualcomm invented and holds key patents for CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) technology, founded by Irwin Jacobs and others. CDMA became a dominant 2G/3G mobile standard in markets like the US and Korea. AT&T, British Telecom, and Ericsson are telecom companies but Ericsson developed GSM (not CDMA) as the competing standard.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. First

  2. Second

  3. Third

  4. Fourth

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

Gmail ranked second in PC World's 'The 100 Best Products of 2005.' This recognition reflected Gmail's innovative features like generous storage space, conversation view, powerful search capabilities, and clean interface that distinguished it from other webmail services of the time.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Microsoft

  2. Apple

  3. Sony

  4. Yahoo

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

Zune was a portable media player developed and launched by Microsoft in 2006 to compete with Apple's iPod. It featured its own software ecosystem and marketplace but was discontinued in 2011 due to limited market success. Apple had the iPod, Sony had the Walkman series, and Yahoo was a web company - not a hardware manufacturer.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. IBM

  2. Intel

  3. Dell

  4. Apple

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

"Think Different" was Apple's famous advertising campaign slogan from 1997-2002. It became one of the most recognizable taglines in advertising history and reflected Apple's brand philosophy.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. IBM

  2. Texas Instruments

  3. Intel

  4. AMD

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

Jack Kilby at Texas Instruments invented the first integrated circuit (silicon chip) in 1958, revolutionizing electronics. While Intel and AMD are major chip manufacturers today, the original invention was at Texas Instruments. This invention earned Kilby the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2000.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Mobile Internet Devices

  2. Mobile Investigation Device

  3. Microsoft Information Device

  4. Micro Internet Device

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

MID stands for Mobile Internet Devices, a category of small, portable computing devices optimized for internet access. Intel introduced this term for devices that fill the gap between smartphones and laptops, typically featuring 5-7 inch screens and full web browsing capabilities. They're designed primarily for web connectivity rather than general computing.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Accenture

  2. Oracle

  3. Infosys

  4. Wipro

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

Infosys, one of India's largest IT services companies, uses the tagline "Powered by Intellect, Driven by Values" to reflect its emphasis on both technical expertise and ethical business practices. This slogan highlights the company's dual focus on intellectual capability and core values. The other options - Accenture ("High performance. Delivered"), Oracle, and Wipro ("Applying Thought") - have different well-known taglines.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. GE

  2. Apple

  3. TCS

  4. Malaysian Airlines

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

Malaysian Airlines uses the tagline "Going beyond Expectations" to highlight their commitment to customer service and exceeding passenger expectations. This slogan emphasizes their goal of providing superior service in the competitive airline industry. GE ("Imagination at Work"), Apple ("Think Different"), and TCS ("Experience Certainty") use different well-known taglines.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. AT & T

  2. HP

  3. Reebok

  4. Amazon

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

The tagline 'Everything is possible' is associated with HP (Hewlett-Packard), reflecting the company's innovative approach to technology solutions. This slogan emphasizes HP's commitment to making technological advancements accessible. The other options listed are major technology companies but this specific slogan belongs to HP.