The 14 quiz questions
Question 1 : In what year was the first iPhone commercialized?
Possible answers:
- 2005
- 2007
- 2009
- 2010
Explanation: The first iPhone was presented by Steve Jobs on January 9, 2007 and commercialized on June 29, 2007, revolutionizing the smartphone industry.
Question 2 : In what year was YouTube launched?
Possible answers:
- 2003
- 2005
- 2007
- 2009
Explanation: YouTube was created in February 2005 by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen and Jawed Karim. The first video, "Me at the zoo", was uploaded on April 23, 2005.
Question 3 : Which company created the GPS navigation system for consumers?
Possible answers:
- Apple
- Samsung
- Garmin
- Nokia
Explanation: Although GPS is a US military technology, Garmin democratized its civilian use in the 2000s.
Question 4 : What technology allows Tesla electric cars to charge quickly?
Possible answers:
- QuickCharge
- Supercharger
- PowerStation
- TurboVolt
Explanation: Tesla Superchargers are exclusive fast-charging stations that can recover 80% battery in 30 minutes.
Question 5 : Which photo-based social network was acquired by Facebook in 2012?
Possible answers:
- Flickr
- Snapchat
Explanation: Instagram, created in 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, was acquired by Facebook (now Meta) for $1 billion in 2012, when it had only 13 employees.
Question 6 : What technology enables contactless payment with your phone?
Possible answers:
- NFC
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- 5G
Explanation: NFC (Near Field Communication) enables contactless payments at short range, used by Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Question 7 : Which technology enables the creation of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin?
Possible answers:
- Réalité virtuelle
- Cloud computing
- Artificial intelligence
- Blockchain
Explanation: Blockchain is a distributed ledger technology that secures cryptocurrency transactions. Bitcoin, created in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto, was the first major application.
Question 8 : Which company launched the first popular consumer drones?
Possible answers:
- Yuneec
- DJI
- GoPro
- Parrot
Explanation: DJI, a Chinese company founded in 2006, dominates the civilian drone market with its Phantom then Mavic range.
Question 9 : What invention allows printing 3D objects layer by layer?
Possible answers:
- Laser scanner
- CNC cutting
- Digital engraver
- 3D printer
Explanation: 3D printing or additive manufacturing creates objects by depositing successive layers of material (plastic, metal, etc.).
Question 10 : Which messaging app popularized disappearing messages?
Possible answers:
- Telegram
- Snapchat
- Signal
Explanation: Snapchat, launched in 2011 by Evan Spiegel, revolutionized messaging with messages that disappear after viewing. This concept was later copied by many other apps.
Question 11 : Which virtual reality headset popularized VR in 2016?
Possible answers:
- Samsung Gear VR
- HTC Vive
- PlayStation VR
- Oculus Rift
Explanation: The Oculus Rift, acquired by Facebook (Meta) in 2014, democratized virtual reality for the general public.
Question 12 : Which Apple smartwatch revolutionized the market in 2015?
Possible answers:
- Apple Time
- iWatch
- Apple Watch
- iBand
Explanation: The Apple Watch, launched in April 2015, became the world's best-selling smartwatch.
Question 13 : Which video conferencing platform exploded during the 2020 pandemic?
Possible answers:
- Zoom
- Teams
- Meet
- Skype
Explanation: Zoom went from 10 million to 300 million daily users during the 2020 lockdown.
Question 14 : Which Chinese short video app went viral worldwide?
Possible answers:
- TikTok
- Kuaishou
Explanation: TikTok, the international version of Douyin (launched in 2016), became a global phenomenon with over one billion active users. The app popularized the 15-60 second short video format.
