NRC
NRC was established during which global event?
A) World War I
B) World War II
C) The Great Depression
D) The Cold War
A - Founded in 1916 during WWI to support wartime research
NRC’s wind tunnel can simulate airflow at what speed range?
A) Up to 100 km/h
B) Up to 500 km/h
C) Up to 1,000 km/h
D) Supersonic speeds
D - It supports supersonic testing for advanced aircraft.
Which movie popularized the phrase “Great Scott!”?
A) Back to the Future
B) Ghostbusters
C) Indiana Jones
D) Star Wars
Back to the Future
Who invented the first practical telephone?
A) Alexander Graham Bell
B) Thomas Edison
C) Nikola Tesla
D) Guglielmo Marconi
Alexander Graham Bell
Which country invented croissants?
A) France
B) Austria
C) Belgium
D) Switzerland
B - Originated in Austria, popularized in France.
NRC’s research spans multiple sectors. Which of these is NOT a primary focus area?
A) Aerospace
B) Construction
C) Biotechnology
D) Fashion Design
D - NRC focuses on science and technology sectors, not fashion design.
Which NRC research area focuses on reducing aircraft weight without compromising strength?
A) Propulsion
B) Advanced materials
C) Aerodynamics
D) Systems integration
B - Lightweight materials are key for efficiency.
Which Marvel film introduced the multiverse concept?
A) Avengers: Endgame
B) Doctor Strange
C) Spider-Man: No Way Home
D) Thor: Ragnarok
Spider-Man: No Way Home
The Wright brothers achieved the first powered flight in which year?
A) 1899
B) 1910
C) 1903
D) 1920
1903
Which spice is the most expensive by weight?
A) Saffron
B) Vanilla
C) Cardamom
D) Cinnamon
Saffron
NRC’s mission emphasizes innovation for Canada’s economic and social well-being. Which of these is NOT part of its mandate?
A) Industrial R&D support
B) Space exploration
C) Public health policy
D) Technology commercialization
C - Public health policy is outside NRC’s scope
NRC Aerospace collaborates internationally. Which of these organizations is a frequent partner?
A) NASA
B) ESA
C) Boeing
D) All of the above
D - NRC works with space agencies and industry leaders globally.
Pixar’s first feature-length film was:
A) Toy Story
B) Monsters Inc.
C) Finding Nemo
D) Cars
Toy Story
Which ancient civilization built the first known aqueducts?
A) Greeks
B) Romans
C) Egyptians
D) Persians
Romans
Machu Picchu is located in which country?
A) Chile
B) Peru
C) Bolivia
D) Ecuador
Peru
NRC’s core values include integrity and excellence. Which other principle is central to its operations?
A) Collaboration
B) Exclusivity
C) Profit maximization
D) Advocacy
A - Collaboration is a cornerstone of NRC’s approach
Why is computational fluid dynamics (CFD) critical in aerospace research?
A) It predicts airflow digitally before physical testing
B) It measures engine noise
C) It calibrates navigation systems
D) It tracks space debris
A - CFD reduces cost and time in design validation.
Which film franchise holds the record for the most Academy Awards won by a single series?
A) Harry Potter
B) The Lord of the Rings
C) Star Wars
D) The Godfather
B - The Lord of the Rings trilogy won 17 Oscars in total.
The first human to orbit Earth was:
A) Neil Armstrong
B) Yuri Gagarin
C) John Glenn
D) Valentina Tereshkova
Yuri Gagarin
Which fruit was once called the “Chinese gooseberry”?
A) Kiwi
B) Lychee
C) Dragon fruit
D) Rambutan
Kiwi
NRC operates research facilities across Canada. Approximately how many locations does it have?
A) 14
B) 22
C) 30
D) 50
C - Around 30 locations nationwide.
NRC Aerospace supports Canada’s participation in which major space program?
A) Artemis
B) Apollo
C) Voyager
D) ExoMars
A - Canada contributes robotics and tech to NASA’s Artemis program.
Which director is known for creating the highest-grossing film of all time?
A) James Cameron
B) Steven Spielberg
C) Christopher Nolan
D) Peter Jackson
A - James Cameron directed Avatar.
The World Wide Web was invented by:
A) Bill Gates
B) Vint Cerf
C) Steve Jobs
D) Tim Berners-Lee
Tim Berners-Lee
Which city is known as the culinary capital of Japan?
A) Tokyo
B) Kyoto
C) Osaka
D) Hiroshima
C - Osaka is famous for street food and traditional dishes.