General Awareness ยท Computer Knowledge
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
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icalms
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Knowmax
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Ideamax
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Mindworks
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LENOVO
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Computer Associates
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Microsoft
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Apple Macintosh
C
Correct answer
Explanation
This slogan matches Microsoft's recruiting campaign theme, making option C correct. The phrase 'Your Potential Our Passion' was Microsoft's tagline during the 2000s, often paired with recruiting messaging. Lenovo, Computer Associates, and Apple all use different slogans - Lenovo's current tagline is 'Smarter Technology for All', CA used 'The Software Behind the Software', and Apple's famous tagline is 'Think Different'. This is a corporate branding recognition question.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The slogan 'Invent' with 'Everything is Possible' was HP's (Hewlett-Packard) branding campaign, making option D correct. HP's famous 'Invent' campaign ran from the late 1990s through 2000s, emphasizing innovation. TCS uses 'Experience Certainty', Lenovo uses 'Smarter Technology for All' (and earlier 'For Those Who Do'), and Wipro's tagline is 'Applying Thought'. Option C has a typo ('WPRO' instead of 'WIPRO').
A
Correct answer
Explanation
'On Demand' was IBM's major business strategy and slogan under CEO Sam Palmisano in the early 2000s, making option A correct. The 'On Demand Business' campaign emphasized flexible, responsive IT services. TCS focuses on 'Experience Certainty', EMC (now Dell EMC) used 'Where Information Lives', and HP's campaigns were 'Invent' then 'HP Invent'. This represents IBM's pivot to services and cloud computing.
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WIPRO
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LENOVO
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Infosys
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Apple Macintosh
C
Correct answer
Explanation
These are Infosys taglines, making option C correct. 'Powered by Intellect, Driven by Values' is Infosys's long-standing corporate slogan, while 'Improve your odds with Infosys Predictability' refers to their predictable delivery methodology. Wipro uses 'Applying Thought', Lenovo uses 'Smarter Technology for All', and Apple's tagline is 'Think Different'. The question tests recognition of Indian IT major branding.
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LENOVO
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Infosys
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Apple Macintosh
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Windows XP
D
Correct answer
Explanation
'Do More with Less' was a key marketing theme for Windows XP, making option D correct. This slogan emphasized XP's efficiency and productivity improvements over previous versions. Lenovo's tagline is 'Smarter Technology for All', Infosys uses 'Powered by Intellect, Driven by Values', and Apple Macintosh campaigns used 'Think Different'. The XP campaign focused on doing more work with fewer system resources.
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Accenture
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Microsoft
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WIPRO
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Macromedia
A
Correct answer
Explanation
'High Performance. Delivered' is Accenture's slogan, making option A correct. Accenture (formerly Arthur Andersen) uses this tagline to emphasize their consulting and services delivery. Microsoft's campaigns include 'Your Potential Our Passion', Wipro uses 'Applying Thought', and Macromedia (acquired by Adobe) used 'What the Web Can Be'. This tests recognition of global consulting firm branding.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'Applying Thought' is WIPRO's long-standing corporate tagline that reflects their IT services and consulting business model. The phrase emphasizes WIPRO's approach of applying intellectual capital and strategic thinking to solve business problems.
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Flashplayer
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Photoshop
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Mediaplayer
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Photoreader
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Adobe announced the discontinuation of Flash Player in 2017, citing the decline in usage and the emergence of better alternatives like HTML5, WebGL, and WebAssembly. Support officially ended on December 31, 2020, as the technology had become obsolete and a security risk.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
This question refers to corporate transparency rankings in policies. GE (General Electric) has been recognized in global surveys for policy transparency, though such rankings vary by year and evaluating organization.
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Airtel
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AT&T
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NTT DOCOMO
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T-Mobile
C
Correct answer
Explanation
NTT DOCOMO launched the world's first pre-commercial 3G network in May 2001 in Japan. This was part of their FOMA (Freedom of Mobile Multimedia Access) service, which was based on W-CDMA technology and preceded full commercial launch.
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MTN
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3 Mobile
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NTT DOCOMO
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T-Mobile
C
Correct answer
Explanation
NTT DOCOMO also launched the world's first commercial 3G service in October 2001, building on their earlier pre-commercial launch. This full commercial deployment made Japan the first country to have operational 3G networks available to the public.
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Maemo
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Symbian
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Garnet
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Android
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Nokia developed Maemo for their smartphones and internet tablets, particularly the N900 and N810 devices. It was a Linux-based platform designed for high-end mobile devices. Symbian was also Nokia's but was a different platform, Garnet is associated with Palm, and Android is Google's OS.
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Garnet
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Android
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Maemo
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Limo
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Android is an open-source mobile operating system developed by Google. It provides developers with extensive access to phone hardware and software features through its APIs and open-source nature. Garnet is Palm OS related, Maemo is Nokia's, and Limo is a different Linux-based mobile OS.
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Gmail
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Blogger
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Google Earth
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Orkut
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Google acquired Pyra Labs in 2003 to obtain Blogger, making it Google's first major acquisition of a finished product. Gmail was developed internally, Google Earth came from Keyhole acquisition, and Orkut was built by Google employees.