Tech Industry and Innovation

1. What is "agile" software development?

A. A very fast programming language
B. A waterfall development approach
C. An iterative approach to software development with short development cycles ✓
D. A type of project management software

💡 Agile is an iterative development methodology using short sprints, continuous feedback, and cross-functional collaboration.

2. What does "GDPR" stand for?

💡 GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is the EU law protecting personal data and privacy of individuals.

3. What is "open AI" in the technology industry?

A. A type of open source software
B. A research organization developing and promoting friendly artificial intelligence ✓
C. A Google product
D. A type of machine learning framework

💡 OpenAI is an AI safety company and research lab that developed ChatGPT, GPT-4, DALL-E, and other influential AI systems.

4. Which company developed the first commercial smartphone?

💡 IBM's Simon Personal Communicator (1994) is considered the world's first smartphone, featuring a touchscreen and email capability.

5. What does "SaaS" stand for?

💡 SaaS (Software as a Service) delivers software applications over the internet on a subscription basis — like Google Workspace.

6. What was the name of the first commercially successful personal computer?

💡 The Altair 8800 (1975) is widely regarded as the first commercially successful personal computer, kickstarting the PC revolution.

7. What is "dark mode" in technology?

A. A power-saving screen setting using darker colors to reduce eye strain and save battery ✓
B. A security mode
C. A type of night camera filter
D. A screen brightness setting only

💡 Dark mode uses dark backgrounds instead of white, reducing eye strain in low light and saving battery on OLED screens.

8. What was the original name of Android before Google acquired it?

💡 Android was originally developed by Android Inc., founded in 2003 and acquired by Google in 2005 for $50 million.

9. What is "planned obsolescence" in technology?

A. Making devices that last forever
B. Designing products with a limited lifespan to encourage consumers to buy newer versions ✓
C. A type of software update
D. A recycling program

💡 Planned obsolescence is a strategy where products are designed to become outdated or stop working after a certain period.

10. Which company launched the first commercially successful tablet computer?

💡 Apple launched the iPad in 2010, creating the modern tablet market and selling 300,000 units on the first day.

11. In what year was the World Wide Web invented?

💡 Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989 while working at CERN in Switzerland.

12. What is "DevOps"?

A. A programming language
B. A development team only
C. A set of practices combining software development and IT operations for faster delivery ✓
D. A type of database

💡 DevOps combines development and operations practices to shorten development cycles and deliver features faster and more reliably.

13. What is "Git" used for?

💡 Git is a distributed version control system created by Linus Torvalds in 2005 for tracking changes in source code.

14. What is Moore's Law?

💡 Moore's Law (1965) observed that transistor count on chips doubles roughly every two years, driving rapid computing advances.

15. What does "UX" stand for in technology?

💡 UX (User Experience) encompasses all aspects of a user's interaction with a product, focusing on usability and satisfaction.

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