Silicon Valley and Semiconductors

What is a semiconductor?

• A tiny circuit inside a computer

• A mineral like quartz

• A wire attached to a piece of silicon

• A device that carries electric signals in computers

Where are almost all semiconductors made in the United States?

• Silicon Valley

• San Francisco

• Fairchild Semiconductor

• NASA

Which company designed the first mass-produced semiconductor in the 1950s?

• Fairchild Semiconductor

• Apple

• Google

• NASA

Who was the boss at Fairchild Semiconductor in the early years?

• Robert Noyce

• Steve Jobs

• Larry Page

• Elon Musk

Why did engineers at Fairchild Semiconductor start quitting?

• They wanted to start their own companies

• They were not happy with the company's management

• They were offered better job opportunities

• They were not interested in semiconductors anymore

What is the area outside San Francisco called where many high-tech companies are located?

• Silicon Valley

• Mountain View

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Fairchild Valley

Which company had headquarters close to Silicon Valley and made the first personal computer?

• Apple

• Google

• Fairchild Semiconductor

• NASA

What do venture capital firms do?

• Invest money in new companies

• Provide loans to engineers

• Develop new technologies

• Manufacture semiconductors

What draws workers to Silicon Valley besides money?

• Opportunity

• Beautiful scenery

• Low cost of living

• High-quality education

What is Silicon Valley known as?

• A global center of technology

• A hub for artists

• A tourist destination

• A financial district