TECHNO- QUIZ GRADE 6

1. It is commonly used for MP3 Players, computer code and drive

and a type of electrically erasable memory.
Ans. Drive

2. It is used in small signal amplifier and a critical parameter in

determining the quality of receiver system.
Ans. Noise figure

3. He created the first version of a data encryption and decryption

computer program that provides privacy and authentication.
Ans. Phil Zimmermann

4. KVA is a measurement of electrical power. What does it stand

for?
Ans. Kilo-Volt-Amps

5. He built the first working laser using a ruby rod on May 16. 1960.
Ans. Theodore Maiman

6. Due to its wide support and portability, this was introduced by

Compuserve in 1987. Write the complete name pf this program.
Ans. Graphics Interchange Format
 7. What company are Genius bars as tech support stations located?
Ans. Apple Computers

8. This company started with the name of an element and has

products like micro SD and flashcards. Name the company.
Ans. Strontium

9. Nupedia is another encyclopedia project which was founded by

a web portal company. When was this founded?
Ans. March 9, 2000

10. What is the name of the computer program which converts

assembly language to machine generated language?
Ans. Assembler

CLINCHER

1. He was a computer engineer who received Nobel Prize for

literature in 2003. Name this engineer.
Ans. J.M.Coetzee

2. It is a type of glass that is highly resistant to heat.

Ans. Borosilicate Glass
3. This is android browser used specifically on low specification
phones and widely adopted in developing nations particularly in
Africa.
Ans. Opera Mini

4. Stannic, Ferric, Cuprous and Plumbous refer to four

technological elements. What are these?
Ans. Tin, Iron, Copper and Lead

5. It is a part of a computer which shows visual information on a

screen. What is this part?
Ans. Visual Display Unit