Digital Technology
Inventions
Inventions
Jobs in STEM
Changes in Society
100

What does STEM stand for?

Science, technology, engineering and maths

100

This transfers data wirelessly between devices. It was invented in 1999.

Bluetooth technology
100

The Berners-Lee created this in 1989 that allowed information to be shared around the world.

World Wide Web

100

This person receives, labels and analyses samples in a laboratory.

Lab technician

100

This technology is usually installed in our homes. It can help us order things online, make lists or give us recipes.

Virtual assistant

200

This type of technology sends information using non-continuous electrical signals converted into a binary code.

Digital technology

200

In 2023, ChatGPT-4 was launched. It is an _________________ chatbot that answers questions and creates content.

artificial intelligence (AI)

200

In 1979, the first software application called ___________ was released. It meant businesses could store data on computers.

Visacalc (visible calculator)

200

This person is responsible for the design and construction of buildings, bridges, etc. 

civil engineer

200

We can choose to watch what we want at any time with __________.

on-demand TV

300

This type of technology sends information using continuous electrical signals which are stored in its original form.

Analogue technology

300

It is a military computer network that was created in 1969. This led to the development of the internet. 

Arpanet

300

In 1953, the first robot called ___________ was created. It could be programmed and was digitally operated. 

Unimate
300

This person designs different types of machines, from gas turbines to air-conditioning systems. 

mechanical engineer

300

This technology can provide us with a more immersive experience in places, games, education, etc.  

VR Technology

400

What do you call the study of communication in animals and machines?

Cybernetics

400

This was developed in 1968-1971. It had a central processing unit (CPU) that could do mathematical operations.

first microprocessor

400

Who sent the first email in 1971?

Ray Tomlinson

400

This person writes and tests scripts and codes and develops applications.

programmer or developer

400

What do you call the adaptation of digital technology in businesses?

Digital transformation

500

The technology we use today is because of advances in two main areas. What are they?

electronics and telecommunications

500

Who designed the first computer program for an early computer that was created by Charles Babbage?

Ada Lovelace

500

When was the first smartphone with a touchscreen created?

1992

500

This person is responsible for keeping IT systems safe. 

security engineer

500

What do you call the change from analogue to digital technology?

Digital Revolution