Famous Landmarks & Blunders
Which iconic Italian structure began sinking and leaning during its construction in the 12th century due to soft, unstable ground?
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
What simple kitchen timer method, named after the Italian word for "tomato," splits work into 25-minute intervals to maximize focus?
The Pomodoro Technique
What fundamental force of nature draws objects toward the center of the Earth?
Gravity
What campus venue is hosting the UNITAS Fair 2026 booth setup today?
University Student Commons (USC)
What famous red suspension bridge in San Francisco was designed with a continuous color scheme called "International Orange"?
The Golden Gate Bridge
What primary color is standard for warning signs indicating danger or "STOP" across industrial workplaces and roads?
Red
Which geometric shape is considered the strongest and unbreakable without changing its length?
Triangle
What is the official nickname of the university's athletics and varsity teams?
Dragons
Which ancient wonder of the world is the oldest and only one to remain largely intact today?
The Great Pyramid of Giza
In statistics, what is a statistical tool used to estimate the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables?
Regression model (Or Linear Regression, Multiple Linear Regression or Simple Linear Regression)
What is the SI unit of force, named after the scientist who formulated the laws of motion?
Newton
What is the name of the University's mascot?
Uappy the Dragon
What material was used to build the original Great Wall of China before stone and brick were introduced in later dynasties?
Rammed earth
In supply chain management, what common term refers to a delay point that slows down an entire production line?
Bottleneck
In physics, what term describes the resisting force generated when two solid surfaces slide or rub against each other?
Friction
How many CAS classrooms are there in the ground floor of the CAS Building (including CAS Ledge)?
9 classrooms (CAS 101-109)
What classic engineering mistake caused the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington to famously collapse in 1940 due to high winds?
Aeroelastic flutter
What Japanese term, meaning "continuous improvement," is a core philosophy in Industrial Engineering popularized by Toyota?
Kaizen
What alloy, created by combining iron and carbon, is the most common metal framework used in modern skycraper construction?
Steel
What was the original name of our university before it was named University of Asia & the Pacific (UA&P)?
CRC (Center for Research and Communication)