GAFAM and Ireland Insights

Which of the following companies is NOT a part of GAFAM? A) Google B) Apple C) Facebook D) Netflix

• Twitter

• Microsoft

• D) Netflix

• Amazon

What is one of the main reasons GAFAM companies choose Ireland as a hub for their European operations? A) High corporate tax rates B) Low labor costs C) Favorable tax policies and an English-speaking workforce D) Strict data privacy laws

• D) Strict data privacy laws

• C) Favorable tax policies and an English-speaking workforce

• A) High corporate tax rates

• B) Low labor costs

What corporate tax rate does Ireland currently offer, which is a major attraction for multinational companies? A) 12.5% B) 25% C) 15% D) 10%

• 5%

• A) 12.5%

• 20%

• 30%

Which of the following GAFAM companies has its European headquarters in Dublin? A) Google B) Microsoft C) Facebook (Meta) D) All of the above

• C) Netflix

• B) Apple

• A) Amazon

• D) All of the above

For students in Ireland, which of the following is an advantage of studying in the country? A) Free public transportation B) Access to top global companies for internships and jobs C) Shorter study programs D) Mandatory employment

• D) Mandatory employment

• C) Shorter study programs

• B) Access to top global companies for internships and jobs

• A) Free public transportation

What does GAFAM stand for? A) Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft B) Google, Apple, Facebook, Adobe, Microsoft C) Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple, Meta D) Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Netflix

• A) Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft

• Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Spotify

• Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, IBM

• Google, Apple, Twitter, Amazon, Microsoft

Which GAFAM company is known for its search engine? A) Amazon B) Facebook C) Google D) Apple

• A) Microsoft

• C) Google

• B) Netflix

• D) Spotify

What is a common criticism of GAFAM companies? A) Lack of innovation B) Monopoly power C) Poor customer service D) High prices

• Excessive regulation

• Inadequate security measures

• Lack of transparency

• B) Monopoly power

Which GAFAM company was rebranded to Meta? A) Google B) Facebook C) Amazon D) Apple

• B) Facebook

• E) Netflix

• F) Twitter

• G) Microsoft

What is one of the main benefits of GAFAM companies operating in Ireland? A) Increased competition B) Job creation C) Higher taxes D) Limited market access

• D) Limited market access

• B) Job creation

• C) Higher taxes

• A) Increased competition