CAT 1
What does the acronym “HTML” stand for?
HyperText Markup Language.
What was the first commercial smartphone to feature a 120Hz refresh rate display?
The OnePlus 8 Pro
Which social media platform’s name was changed to “X”?
What is the primary purpose of the software known as an antivirus?
To protect against and remove malicious software
In networking, what does the acronym “LAN” stand for?
Local Area Network.
Which company introduced the first commercially available smartphone?
IBM.
Which company launched the first foldable smartphone with a 5G connection?
Samsung with the Galaxy Z Fold2
In the context of web development, what does CSS stand for?
Cascading Style Sheets.
In computing, what does the acronym “ISP” stand for?
Internet Service Provider
What is the purpose of a DNS (Domain Name System) in Internet technology?
It translates domain names into IP addresses
What programming language is often used for artificial intelligence and machine learning?
Python.
What was the first company to release a commercially available consumer-grade augmented reality headset?
Vuzix with the Blade Up
Which company launched the first commercial space tourism flight?
Virgin Galactic
Which social media platform was launched in 2004 and was initially exclusive to Harvard University students?
In which year did the first iPhone go on sale?
2007
Which computer scientist is known as the “father of the World Wide Web”?
Tim Berners-Lee.
Which tech giant announced it would be investing $100 billion in artificial intelligence research and development over the next five years?
What technology is used to connect devices in a wireless personal area network, commonly known as PAN?
Bluetooth
Which company introduced the first graphical user interface (GUI) in their operating system?
XEROX PARC
What does “www” stand for in a website’s address?
World Wide Web
Which programming language was developed by Sun Microsystems and is often used for building web applications?
Java.
What new feature did Microsoft introduce to its Windows 11 operating system?
Android app integration
Who is often referred to as the “queen of the Internet” and is a co-founder of the Webby Awards?
Tiffany Shlain
What is the main function of an accelerometer in a smartphone?
It measures acceleration and tilt.
What do we call small pictures on a computer screen that represent files or programs?
Icons.