Ever found yourself wondering what RAM actually stands for, or why some websites end with “.com” while others use “.org”? With rapidly evolving hardware, countless programming languages, and terminology that changes faster than you can upgrade your smartphone, understanding technology can feel more challenging than debugging a complex code! Our tech trivia collection powers up your knowledge with questions covering everything from the earliest computers to cutting-edge AI developments. Perfect for tech enthusiasts or anyone trying to figure out why their parents keep asking them to fix the printer.
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Computer Trivia Questions and Answers
- What does “www” stand for in a website address?
Answer: World Wide Web - What is the name of the most common search engine?
Answer: Google - What is the main brain of a computer called?
Answer: CPU (Central Processing Unit) - What does “PC” stand for in computer terms?
Answer: Personal Computer - What do you call a computer program that lets you browse websites?
Answer: Web browser - What do you call the programs that try to steal your information from your computer?
Answer: Malware (or viruses) - What is the name of Apple’s voice assistant?
Answer: Siri - What is the name of Microsoft’s popular operating system?
Answer: Windows - What is the main competitor to Microsoft Windows on desktop computers?
Answer: macOS - What is the name of Google’s web browser?
Answer: Chrome - What does “USB” stand for?
Answer: Universal Serial Bus - What is the name of Amazon’s voice assistant?
Answer: Alexa - What unit is used to measure computer memory?
Answer: Bytes (kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, etc.) - What is the most popular social media platform with over 3 billion users?
Answer: Facebook - What is the name of the bird in the Twitter logo?
Answer: Larry the Bird (though it’s now renamed to “X”) - What device do you use to click on things on a computer screen?
Answer: Mouse - What is the shortcut key combination to copy something on a computer?
Answer: Ctrl+C (or Command+C on Mac) - What is the shortcut key combination to paste something on a computer?
Answer: Ctrl+V (or Command+V on Mac) - What does “AI” stand for in technology?
Answer: Artificial Intelligence - What does “PDF” stand for?
Answer: Portable Document Format - What company makes the iPhone?
Answer: Apple - What is the name of Microsoft’s email service?
Answer: Outlook - What is the name of Google’s email service?
Answer: Gmail - What do you call the small pictures on your computer screen that represent programs?
Answer: Icons - What company created Windows?
Answer: Microsoft - What does “Wi-Fi” stand for?
Answer: Nothing specific – it’s a trademark name that doesn’t stand for anything - What is the name of Microsoft’s voice assistant?
Answer: Cortana - What is the name of the company that makes the Android operating system?
Answer: Google - What is RAM in a computer?
Answer: Random Access Memory - What is the main laptop computer line made by Apple?
Answer: MacBook - What is the main tablet computer made by Apple?
Answer: iPad - What was the name of the first widely used web browser?
Answer: Mosaic (or Netscape Navigator) - What popular video platform is owned by Google?
Answer: YouTube - What does “HTML” stand for?
Answer: HyperText Markup Language - Who is considered the founder of Microsoft?
Answer: Bill Gates - Who is considered the founder of Apple?
Answer: Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak - What does “HTTP” stand for?
Answer: HyperText Transfer Protocol - What does “URL” stand for?
Answer: Uniform Resource Locator - What is the name of the first computer programmer?
Answer: Ada Lovelace - What technology allows wireless devices to connect over short distances?
Answer: Bluetooth - What type of file is a .jpg?
Answer: Image file - What type of file is a .mp3?
Answer: Audio file - What type of file is a .mp4?
Answer: Video file - What technology is used to make video calls over the internet?
Answer: Video conferencing (Zoom, Skype, etc.) - What is the programming language known for web pages that uses angle brackets?
Answer: HTML - What is the name of the first electronic general-purpose computer?
Answer: ENIAC - What is the name of the storage device that uses flash memory with no moving parts?
Answer: Solid State Drive (SSD) - What was the first social media platform to reach 1 billion users?
Answer: Facebook - What type of network connects devices within a home or small area?
Answer: LAN (Local Area Network) - What was the first commercially successful personal computer?
Answer: Apple II - What is the term for a security measure that requires information beyond a password?
Answer: Two-factor authentication - What is the term for the miniaturized brain of a smartphone?
Answer: Microprocessor (or chipset) - What device did IBM introduce in 1981 that set the standard for personal computers?
Answer: IBM PC - Which programming language is represented by a cup of coffee in its logo?
Answer: Java - What is the name of the first graphical web browser?
Answer: Mosaic - What is the special term for computer programs that can think or learn like humans?
Answer: Artificial Intelligence (AI) - What company developed the first mouse for computers?
Answer: Xerox