Facts
What is the name of the computer scientist known as the “father of the World Wide Web”?
A. Steve Jobs
B. Bill Gates
C. Tim Berners-Lee
D. Elon Musk
C. Tim Berners-Lee
What is the name of the AI assistant found in Apple devices?
A. Alexa
B. Cortana
C. Siri
D. Jarvis
C. Siri
Who coined the term "Internet of Things"?
A. Kevin Ashton
B. John Romkey
C. Tim Berners-Lee
D. Elon Musk
A. Kevin Ashton
Which company is famously known for the motto “Don’t be evil” in its early code of conduct?
A. Facebook
B. Apple
C. Microsoft
D. Google
D. Google
What is the name of the virtual universe concept where people can interact, work, and play using avatars?
A. Cyberspace
B. Virtual World
C. Metaverse
D. SimWorld
C. Metaverse
What is a major concern related to the rapid growth of IoT devices?
A. Too many wires
B. Weak AI
C. Data privacy and security risks
D. Limited device variety
C. Data privacy and security risks
Which cultural trend involves people balancing online and offline life by intentionally reducing screen time?
A. Digital burnout
B, Smart minimalism
C. Tech hygiene
D. Digital detox
D. Digital detox
What digital art and collectibles trend became mainstream through blockchain in 2021?
A. Crypto tokens
B. NFTs
C. DAOs
D. Smart contracts
B. NFTs
Which fitness trend relies on wearable IoT devices to track heart rate, steps, and sleep patterns?
A. Biohacking
B. Digital mindfulness
C. Quantified Self
D. Neurofeedback
C. Quantified Self
In digital culture, what does the “Streisand Effect” describe?
A. A viral song becoming a meme
B. Data loss due to human error
C. Efforts to suppress information unintentionally leading to greater publicity
D. AI content being flagged as satire
C. Efforts to suppress information unintentionally leading to greater publicity
Which cultural theory critiques the power of tech companies in shaping digital habits and argues that users are exploited as a product?
A. Information asymmetry theory
B. Participatory surveillance
C. Surveillance capitalism
D. Network determinism
C. Surveillance capitalism
What kind of communication allows IoT devices to exchange data with each other?
A. Peer-to-peer networking
B. Machine-to-machine (M2M) communication
C. Cloud computing
D. Remote scripting
B. Machine-to-machine (M2M) communication
What is “digital twins” technology used for in industries like healthcare, smart cities, and manufacturing?
A. Cloning devices for testing
B. Creating AI-generated avatars
C. Virtual replicas of physical systems
D. Twin screens for remote collaboration
C. Virtual replicas of physical systems
What is the term for the convergence of social, political, and economic influence that tech companies hold due to their control over platforms, data, and infrastructure?
A. Platform capitalism
B. Cyber colonialism
C. Digital oligarchy
D. Technopower
A. Platform capitalism
In IoT systems, what term describes the process of collecting, analyzing, and acting on real-time data from connected devices?
A. Data streaming
B. Predictive analytics
C. Edge computing
D. Context-aware computing
D. Context-aware computing