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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

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Apple corporation

  2. IBM

  3. Oracle corporation

  4. Sun microsystems

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

Apple Corporation introduced the mouse to the mass market with the Apple Lisa in 1983 and popularized it with the Macintosh in 1984. While Xerox PARC developed the mouse prototype, Apple was the first to commercially introduce it. IBM, Oracle, and Sun Microsystems did not introduce the mouse.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. google earth

  2. maps for mobile

  3. images

  4. Google earth maps

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

Google Earth provides 3D visualization of Earth using satellite imagery and aerial photography. While Google Maps offers similar features, Google Earth specifically focuses on the 3D globe experience with layers for terrain, buildings, and geographic data.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. G-on-health

  2. Gonhealth

  3. Ghealth

  4. Google Health

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

Google Health was Google's personal health record service allowing users to organize medical records online. The service allowed users to import medical records, track health information, and share with doctors (though it was discontinued in 2012). The other options are fictitious.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Apple corporation

  2. IBM

  3. Oracle corporation

  4. Sun microsystems

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

Apple introduced the mouse to the mass market with the Apple Lisa in 1983 and the Macintosh in 1984, making it commercially successful. The mouse was actually invented by Douglas Engelbart at Stanford Research Institute in 1964, and Xerox PARC developed it further (featured on the Xerox Alto in 1973). However, Apple was first to successfully commercialize it for consumers. IBM (B), Oracle (C), and Sun Microsystems (D) were not the pioneers.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Apple corporation

  2. IBM

  3. Oracle corporation

  4. Sun microsystems

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

Apple Corporation (specifically the Apple Lisa and later Macintosh) popularized the mouse for personal computing, though the original concept was developed at Xerox PARC. Apple's commercialization made the mouse a mainstream input device.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Apple corporation

  2. IBM

  3. Oracle corporation

  4. Sun microsystems

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

While Xerox PARC invented the mouse concept in the 1970s, Apple was the first to commercially introduce it to the mass market with the Apple Lisa in 1983 and the Macintosh in 1984. This question likely refers to commercial introduction.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Intel

  2. Apple

  3. Nvidia graphics

  4. Microchip

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

THINK DIFFERENT was Apple's iconic advertising campaign slogan from 1997-2002, introduced when Steve Jobs returned to Apple. It emphasized creative, non-conformist thinking.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. nokia

  2. motorola

  3. sony

  4. samsung

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

"Connecting People" was Nokia's iconic tagline used in their global marketing campaigns for many years. It became synonymous with the Nokia brand and represented their vision of bringing people together through mobile communication technology.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. nokia

  2. sony

  3. motorola

  4. samsung

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

Samsung used 'Next Is What' as their marketing tagline. This campaign positioned Samsung as forward-thinking and innovative in consumer electronics.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Spice Jet

  2. Paramount

  3. India Tourism

  4. Microsoft

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

'Where do you want to go today?' was Microsoft's tagline during the 1990s, emphasizing how their software and technology could empower users to explore possibilities. This campaign positioned Microsoft as an enabler of digital exploration and internet access. Spice Jet, Paramount, and India Tourism are travel-related but this tagline belongs to the tech giant.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Unisys

  2. General Electric

  3. Adobe

  4. Toyota

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

General Electric's long-running corporate slogan is 'Imagination at Work,' emphasizing innovation and technological advancement. Unisys is an IT services company, Adobe creates creative software, and Toyota is an automotive manufacturer.