Quizzing is one of the most challenging events in any tech competition. It aims at testing your knowledge about what is going in the world of technology. If you consider yourself a tech wizard or possess great memorization skills, it may be the perfect event for you.
Needless to say, it is important that you have a solid grasp of the history and current affairs in the field of technology. The basics include knowledge of famous tech personalities (CEOs, founders, creators), hot startups, the public history of some renowned companies, the most sought-after apps and games, and some of the major tech events.
Another vital aspect of becoming good at quizzing is staying up-to-date with the current happenings and upcoming technologies. Following famous tech journals and keeping up with online trends, memes, YouTubers, and other internet sensations might also be good prep. If you're on any social media, make it a point to follow these accounts:
There isn't any guide to becoming a pro at quizzing; however, you can solve questions quickly by using one trick which is to read the questions carefully. Rather than the one-line fill-in-the-blank or MCQ-based question you may imagine, tech quizzing consists of paragraph-long questions with hints and factual information. If you have a solid background of the above-mentioned topics, most answers can be deduced by looking at the hints and factual information provided in the questions.
Here are some questions that will help you get familiarized with the format of a tech quiz:
Company X was formed by 3 employees of PayPal. X was initially supposed to be an online dating service but grew up to be the world’s largest streaming service after it was acquired by Google. Id X.
Answer: YouTube
A is the chairman of B, India’s largest firm and C is one of its subsidiaries. C was first launched nation-wide in 2016. Last year, D invested $4.5 billion in C, making A the E richest man in the world. Id A, B, C, D and E.
Answer: A: Mukesh Ambani, B: Reliance Industries, C: Jio Platforms, D: Google, E: 7th
Identify the product in the image and name its creator.
Answer: Betamax by Sony