Computers, Cars & Technology History

Question 1

Which company created the Firefox web browser?

Correct answer: Mozilla

Mozilla develops the Firefox web browser. Firefox grew out of the Mozilla project and is known for its open-source code; it is separate from browsers developed by Microsoft, Apple or Google.

Question 2

Which internet protocol translates domain names into numerical IP addresses?

Correct answer: DNS

DNS, the Domain Name System, looks up domain names such as example.com and returns records that can include IP addresses. It lets people use memorable names instead of numerical addresses.

Question 3

What does SSH stand for?

Correct answer: Secure Shell

SSH stands for Secure Shell. It provides an encrypted way to access and administer remote computers over a network.

Question 4

Which of these car models are produced by Lamborghini?

Correct answer: Aventador

The Aventador is a V12-powered supercar produced by Lamborghini from 2011 to 2022.

Question 5

Which RAID configuration uses striping with dual distributed parity and can normally tolerate two drive failures?

Correct answer: RAID 6

RAID 6 stores dual parity and can withstand two simultaneous disk failures.

Question 6

Which company originally developed the Unix operating system at Bell Labs?

Correct answer: AT&T

Unix originated at Bell Labs in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Bell Labs was part of AT&T, and Unix's design influenced many later operating systems, including BSD and Linux-like systems.

Question 7

Who created the C++ programming language?

Correct answer: Bjarne Stroustrup

Bjarne Stroustrup created C++ at Bell Labs, building on the C language. C++ supports both low-level systems programming and higher-level abstractions.

Question 8

Which programming language was created by James Gosling?

Correct answer: Java

James Gosling led the team that created Java at Sun Microsystems. Java programs are commonly compiled to bytecode that runs on a Java Virtual Machine.

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a car model produced by Malaysian car manufacturer Proton?

Correct answer: Kelisa

The Kelisa was produced by Malaysian automaker Perodua, while the Inspira, Perdana, and Saga are Proton models.

Question 10

Which of these companies does NOT manufacture motorcycles?

Correct answer: Toyota

Toyota is primarily an automobile manufacturer, while Kawasaki, Yamaha, and Honda all manufacture motorcycles.

Question 11

Which programming language was created by Guido van Rossum?

Correct answer: Python

Guido van Rossum created Python, a programming language first released publicly in 1991. Python emphasises readability and is widely used for scripting, web development, data analysis and scientific computing.

Question 12

Which programming language was developed by Dennis Ritchie at Bell Labs?

Correct answer: C

Dennis Ritchie developed the C programming language at Bell Labs.

Question 13

Alexander Graham Bell is historically associated with the development of which device?

Correct answer: Telephone

Alexander Graham Bell is closely associated with the development and early patenting of the telephone.

Question 14

Which connector was traditionally used for analog computer monitors before digital interfaces became widespread?

Correct answer: VGA

VGA was widely used to carry analog video signals to computer monitors.

Question 15

Volkswagen's legendary VR6 engine has cylinders positioned at what degree angle?

Correct answer: 15 Degree

Volkswagen’s classic VR6 uses a narrow 15-degree angle between its two cylinder banks, allowing them to share a single cylinder head.

Question 16

What does BIOS stand for in personal computers?

Correct answer: Basic Input/Output System

BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System. Traditional BIOS firmware initializes hardware during startup and begins the boot process; modern PCs commonly use UEFI firmware instead.

Question 17

Which consensus algorithm was introduced in a 2014 paper by Diego Ongaro and John Ousterhout?

Correct answer: Raft

Raft is a consensus algorithm designed to help a group of servers agree on a replicated log, even when some servers fail. It uses a leader to coordinate log replication.

Question 18

Which supercar company is from Sweden?

Correct answer: Koenigsegg

Koenigsegg is a Swedish supercar manufacturer founded in Ängelholm, Sweden.

Question 19

What does little-endian byte order mean?

Correct answer: The least significant byte is stored at the lowest memory address

Little-endian systems place the least significant byte at the lowest address.

Question 20

What does a TPM primarily provide in a computer?

Correct answer: Hardware-backed cryptographic functions

A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a dedicated security component that can generate and protect cryptographic keys and support platform-integrity checks. Hardware-backed protection helps keep sensitive keys from being exposed to ordinary software.