The Great Portsmouth Digital Quiz of the Year - Secondary

What Christmas song was the first played in space?

• Silent Night

• Jingle Bells

• Frosty the Snowman

Answer explanation

The first song played in space was 'Jingle Bells' by the Gemini 6 astronauts in 1965. This fun choice marked a festive moment in space history, making it the correct answer.

Which company hides a Christmas-themed game every December?

• Google

• Microsoft

• Amazon

Answer explanation

Google is known for its annual Christmas-themed game, often featured on its homepage as a Doodle. This tradition engages users during the holiday season, making it a unique aspect of Google's December activities.

What tech gadget is commonly given as a Christmas gift?

• Smartphone

• Umbrella

• Scarf

Answer explanation

A smartphone is a popular tech gadget often given as a Christmas gift due to its practicality and desirability. Unlike an umbrella or scarf, which are not tech items, smartphones are highly sought after during the holiday season.

Emoji Christmas Song: 🎵❄️🎅 (Multiple Choice)

• Silent Night

• Jingle Bells

• Frosty the Snowman

• We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Answer explanation

The emojis represent a peaceful winter scene with a snowflake and Santa, which aligns with the serene theme of 'Silent Night', a classic Christmas carol. The other options do not match this mood.

How does Santa send emails?

• By elf-mail

• With a pigeon

• He doesn’t!

Answer explanation

Santa doesn't send emails; he relies on traditional methods like letters and elf communication. Therefore, the correct answer is 'He doesn’t!'

Guess the movie: 👹🎄🎥

• The Grinch (AI version)

• Elf 2

• Robo-Santa

Answer explanation

The emojis depict a monster (👹) and a Christmas tree (🎄), hinting at a holiday movie featuring a creature. 'The Grinch' fits perfectly, especially with the 'AI version' suggesting a modern twist.

The first text message ever sent said “Merry Christmas.”

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The first text message, sent by Neil Papworth in 1992, indeed said "Merry Christmas." Therefore, the statement is true.

Match the e-safety tips to the situations

• • Account hacking

• • Use strong passwords

• • Suspicious email

• • Don’t click on strange links 

• • Posting holiday photos online

• • Keep it private

What does AI stand for?

• Automated Integration

• Artificial Interaction

• Artificial Intelligence

• Advanced Interface

Answer explanation

AI stands for Artificial Intelligence, which refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines. The other options do not accurately represent this widely recognized term.

Name the Christmas movie: 🎄❄️🧤👧

• A Christmas Carol

• Home Alone

• The Polar Express

• Elf

Answer explanation

The emojis represent a girl (👧) in a winter setting (🎄❄️) with gloves (🧤), which aligns with 'The Polar Express', a Christmas movie featuring a magical train journey to the North Pole, capturing the essence of winter and holiday spirit.