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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OneTouch
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Citi
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Pacific Southwest Airlines
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Energizer Batteries
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Explanation
OneTouch, a blood glucose monitoring system by LifeScan, uses 'Changes everything' to emphasize how managing diabetes transforms quality of life. Citi (banking), Pacific Southwest Airlines (defunct airline), and Energizer (batteries) do not use this healthcare-focused slogan.
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SAP
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Cisco Systems
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Oracle
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Enjoli
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Oracle's 'Software powers the Internet' campaign emphasized their database and enterprise software infrastructure role in powering the web. SAP (enterprise software), Cisco (networking hardware), and Enjoi (perfume, misspelled Enjoli) are not the primary answer.
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Disney Land
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Dell Computer
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Pepsodent
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Nestles Butterfinger
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Explanation
Nestle Butterfinger candy bar's 'Break out of the ordinary' encourages consumers to try something different and exciting. Disneyland (theme park), Dell Computer (technology), and Pepsodent (toothpaste) do not use this confectionery slogan.
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Ricoh
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BOSE
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National Pork Board
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GAIL
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Ricoh uses 'How well do you share' as their slogan, emphasizing their office equipment and document sharing solutions. BOSE is audio equipment, National Pork Board promotes pork products, and GAIL is an Indian natural gas company.
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HP
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Chiffon Margarine
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Packard
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Ernst & Young
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'Ask the man who owns one' was Packard's luxury automobile slogan, emphasizing that Packard owners were the best endorsers due to their satisfaction. This positioned Packard as a status symbol. HP makes computers, Chiffon is a margarine brand, and Ernst & Young is accounting - none fit this luxury car narrative.
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Ore-Ida
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Chevy Trucks
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Panasonic
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Essar corp
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'Slightly ahead of its time' was Panasonic's slogan, positioning their electronics as cutting-edge technology. This emphasized innovation and future-thinking products. Ore-Ida makes frozen potatoes, Chevy Trucks are vehicles, and Essar is a conglomerate - none match this technology innovation theme.
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Seagate
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Bayer Aspirin
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MRF
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Gerber
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'We turn on ideas' was Seagate's slogan, cleverly playing on 'turning on' electronic devices while highlighting their data storage products that power technology. This double meaning emphasized their role in enabling digital innovation. Bayer Aspirin is pharmaceutical, MRF makes tires, and Gerber produces baby food - none fit this technology context.
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Nokia
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Coca-Cola
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Pepperidge Farm
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DUPONT
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'Connecting people' was Nokia's iconic slogan during their mobile phone dominance, emphasizing communication and human connection. Coca-Cola and Pepperidge Farm are food/beverage brands, while DuPont is a chemical company.
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Hardware
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Real Estate
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Manufacturing
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Software
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Dell Systems
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PC's Limited
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Michael Dell Computers
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Orange
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Explanation
Dell was originally founded as PC's Limited in 1984 by Michael Dell while he was a student at the University of Texas at Austin. The company focused on selling IBM PC-compatible computers built from stock components, which it sold directly to consumers, bypassing the retail channel. It was renamed Dell Computer Corporation in 1988 when the company incorporated.
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IBM
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Microsoft
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Apple
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Compaq
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Explanation
In 2001, Dell surpassed Compaq to become the world's largest PC manufacturer. Compaq had been the market leader before Dell's direct-to-consumer business model and efficient supply chain allowed it to overtake the competition. This marked a significant shift in the PC industry landscape.
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SilkTest is a test automation tool originally developed by Segue Software, which was acquired by Borland in 2006. HP owns QuickTest Professional (now UFT), Mercury Interactive was acquired by HP, and IBM owns the Rational suite of testing tools.
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Google
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Microsoft
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Amazone
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Blackboard
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Explanation
Blackboard is primarily a learning management system company, not a cloud computing platform provider. Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are all major cloud computing leaders with services like Google Cloud, Azure, and AWS respectively. Note: 'Amazone' appears to be a typo for 'Amazon'.
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Mobile Commerce
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Management Commerce
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Maniacal Commerce
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Mathematical Commerce
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The term 'm-commerce' stands for Mobile Commerce, which refers to commercial transactions conducted electronically using mobile devices.