General Awareness · 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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Nokia 1101
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Intellect
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J phone
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Apple Videophone
B
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Explanation
The 'Intellect' (specifically the Kyocera VP-210 Visual Phone) is widely cited as the first integrated camera phone prototype/commercial release in 1999. The J-Phone (Sharp J-SH04) followed in 2000. Nokia 1101 did not have a camera.
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AT&T
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Broadpoint
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MetroPCS
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Immix
C
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Explanation
AT&T, Broadpoint, and Immix are/were providers often associated with specific roaming or satellite/maritime niches or traditional carrier structures. MetroPCS was a major standalone prepaid carrier that eventually merged with T-Mobile.
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Google & On2
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Microsoft & Yahoo
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Tech Mahindra & Satyam
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Dell & LogicSystems
D
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Explanation
The other pairs represent major corporate acquisitions or mergers (Google bought On2, Microsoft attempted to buy Yahoo, Tech Mahindra bought Satyam). Dell and LogicSystems do not share a similar high-profile historical merger relationship in this context.
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Slacker Radio
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Windows Movie Maker
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TweetDeck
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Bento
B
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Explanation
Windows Movie Maker is a desktop video editing application, while Slacker Radio, TweetDeck, and Bento are all web-based services/platforms. Movie Maker is standalone software that runs locally on Windows, not a web service.
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Motorola
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Nokia
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Sony Ericson
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Samsung
A
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Explanation
Motorola launched the Moto W233 Renew phone in 2009, made from recycled plastic water bottles, highlighting their eco-friendly initiative. The phone housing was made from 25% post-consumer recycled plastics. Other brands were not pioneers in this specific recycling effort.
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Royal Dutch Shell
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Google
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GE
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WalMart
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Apple Computer
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Zilog
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Cisco
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Agilent Technologies
C
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Explanation
Cisco Systems was founded in 1984 by Sandy Lerner and Len Bosack, who developed the first commercially successful router while at Stanford University. Apple was founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, while Agilent spun off from HP.
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Yokogawa HP
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NTT DOCOMO
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Busicom
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Bank of Kochi
C
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Explanation
Intel created the 4004 microprocessor in 1971 for Japanese calculator company Busicom. Busicom contracted Intel to design 12 custom chips for their calculators, but Intel's engineers (led by Federico Faggin) convinced them to accept a general-purpose 4-bit microprocessor instead. This revolutionized computing by creating the first commercially available microprocessor.
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iPhone 3G
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iPhone 3GS
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IPhone 3GS
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iphone 3GS
B
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Explanation
The iPhone 3GS was the latest iPhone model when this question was current (circa 2009). It was the third generation iPhone with improved speed and performance compared to the iPhone 3G. The spelling variations in options C and D are incorrect.
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Anderson Consulting
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Anderson Calling
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Anderson’s accent
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Accent Calling
A
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Explanation
Accenture was originally named Andersen Consulting, derived from its parent company Arthur Andersen. The name changed to Accenture in 2001 after the consulting firm split from Arthur Andersen following a bitter dispute.
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Mindtree
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Accenture
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Tech Mahindra
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Infosys
B
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Explanation
'High Performance Delivered' is Accenture's well-known corporate tagline used in their marketing campaigns. The other options are major IT consulting firms but this specific slogan belongs to Accenture.
B
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Explanation
Cisco Systems used 'The Human Network' as its marketing tagline for several years. This slogan emphasized their role in connecting people through networking technology and infrastructure.
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Bose
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Ericsson
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Motorola
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Mitsubishi
C
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Explanation
Motorola's first product was a car radio battery eliminator introduced in 1930, followed by the first commercially successful car radio in 1930. The company was founded by Paul and Joseph Galvin, and the name 'Motorola' was coined by combining 'motor' (for motorcar) with 'ola' (from sound/motion picture equipment like Victrola).
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Sun Microsystem
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IBM
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Intel
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Microsoft
D
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Explanation
'Where do you want to go today' was Microsoft's flagship advertising campaign slogan from 1994-2002, emphasizing the possibilities of personal computing. Sun Microsystems, IBM, and Intel all had their own distinct marketing slogans.
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MICROSOFT
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DELL
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HP
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ACCENTURE
C
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Explanation
'Invent' is HP's (Hewlett-Packard's) corporate slogan, emphasizing innovation and technological advancement. The company has used variations like 'Invent' and 'Invent Everything is Possible' to highlight their commitment to creating new technology. Microsoft, Dell, and Accenture are all technology companies but use different slogans and brand positioning.