General Awareness ยท Computer Knowledge
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
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Apple corporation
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IBM
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Oracle corporation
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Sun microsystems
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Apple corporation
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IBM
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Oracle corporation
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Sun microsystems
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Apple corporation
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IBM
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Oracle corporation
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Sun microsystems
A
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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.
B
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ASIMO was Honda's famous humanoid robot developed from 2000-2018. It was designed for human-robot interaction and could walk, run, and perform tasks like serving drinks.
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google earth
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maps for mobile
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images
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Google earth maps
A
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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.
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G-on-health
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Gonhealth
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Ghealth
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Google Health
D
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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.
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Apple corporation
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IBM
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Oracle corporation
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Sun microsystems
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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.
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Apple corporation
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IBM
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Oracle corporation
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Sun microsystems
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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.
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Apple corporation
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IBM
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Oracle corporation
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Sun microsystems
A
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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.
C
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Novell created NetWare, the dominant networking software in the 1980s for LANs. Microsoft networking became popular later. Sun focused on UNIX workstations. IBM had networking but NetWare was the most used.
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Intel
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Apple
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Nvidia graphics
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Microchip
B
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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.
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nokia
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motorola
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sony
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samsung
A
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"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.
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nokia
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sony
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motorola
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samsung
D
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Samsung used 'Next Is What' as their marketing tagline. This campaign positioned Samsung as forward-thinking and innovative in consumer electronics.
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Spice Jet
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Paramount
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India Tourism
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Microsoft
D
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'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.
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Unisys
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General Electric
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Adobe
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Toyota
B
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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.