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
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sony
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motorola
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samsung
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.
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Unisys
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General Electric
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Adobe
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Toyota
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.
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iPod Mini
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iPod Nano
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iPod Shuffle
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iPod Vision
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Apple has released numerous iPod models including the Mini (2004-2006), Nano (2005-2017), and Shuffle (2005-2017) lines. However, 'iPod Vision' has never existed as an actual product. This appears to be a fabricated option, as Apple's 'Vision' branding only began with the 2023 Apple Vision Pro spatial computer.
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TATA SAFARI
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VODAFONE
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SAFE EXPRESS
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SAMSONITE
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The 'HOW ARE YOU?' tagline was famously used in Vodafone's advertising campaigns, particularly in India. It was a memorable marketing punch line that played on the common greeting to make the brand feel more personal and approachable. Tata Safari, Safe Express, and Samsonite do not use this tagline.
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TATA SAFARI
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VODAFONE
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SAFE EXPRESS
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SAMSONITE
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IBM
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Lenovo
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Apple
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Macontosh
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Lenovo used "We are building a new technology company" as their tagline, particularly after their landmark acquisition of IBM's personal computer division in 2005 for $1.75 billion, which transformed them from a Chinese domestic company into a global technology powerhouse.
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iPod Nano
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iPod Mini
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iPod Atomic
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All of Above
C
Correct answer
Explanation
iPod Atomic was never an actual iPod model line. The real iPod series include iPod Mini, iPod Nano, iPod Shuffle, iPod Classic, and iPod Touch. 'iPod Atomic' is the correct answer as it's the fabricated option.
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Nokia
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Samsung
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Sony
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Motorola
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Samsung used the slogan Big Inside. Small Outside for their mobile phones, emphasizing powerful features in compact form factors. Nokia, Sony, and Motorola used different marketing slogans for their devices.
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Erricson
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DoCoMo
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Cellone
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BPL
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Sony acquired Ericsson's mobile phone division to form Sony Ericsson (later just Sony Mobile). DoCoMo is Japanese, Cellone is Indian, and BPL is an Indian company - none were acquired by Sony.
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$ 1 billion
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$1.50 billion
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$1.65 billion
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$2.50 billion
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Google acquired YouTube in October 2006 for $1.65 billion in stock. This was one of the largest tech acquisitions at the time, marking Google's entry into online video.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Intel's 'Sponsors of Tomorrow' campaign highlighted the company's role in enabling future technological innovation, emphasizing their investments in research and development. AMD, Toshiba, and HCL are technology companies but this specific tagline belonged to Intel.
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Hitachi
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Sony
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Flextronics
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Mitashi
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Microsoft shifted production of Zune media players from Toshiba to Flextronics, an electronics manufacturing services provider. Hitachi, Sony, and Mitashi are consumer electronics companies but were not involved in Zune manufacturing.
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Sony
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Samsung
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Philips
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Bravia is Sony's LCD TV brand line, representing their high-definition television technology. Samsung uses different brand names like Crystal and QLED, while Philips has its own series.
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Infinity and Aeon
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Infinite and Arrow
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Infinity and Accent
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Infinite and Accent
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Correct answer
Explanation
Infineon Technologies' name combines 'Infinity' and 'Aeon', symbolizing limitless technological progress across time. The German semiconductor company was formerly part of Siemens. Infinite and Arrow or Infinite and Accent are not the correct components.