Taster Day Quiz

Which company developed the DeepMind AI, known for defeating human champions in the game Go?

• Microsoft
• Amazon
• Google
• IBM

Answer explanation

Google acquired DeepMind in 2014; its AI beat Go champion Lee Sedol in 2016.

Which company designs the GPUs commonly used in AI and gaming systems?

• Intel
• AMD
• NVIDIA
• Qualcomm

Answer explanation

NVIDIA is known for its GPUs, which are widely used in gaming and AI computation.

Which popular video game engine powers both Fortnite and many AAA games?

• Source
• CryEngine
• Unreal Engine
• Unity

Answer explanation

Unreal Engine, developed by Epic Games, powers Fortnite and many AAA games.

What is a key advantage of quantum computing over classical computing?

• It guarantees faster Wi-Fi speeds
• It can process multiple possibilities simultaneously
• It uses no electricity
• It stores data in DNA

Answer explanation

Quantum computers use qubits that can represent 0 and 1 at the same time, enabling parallelism.

In AI, what is a 'neural network' inspired by?

• The human brain
• A spider web
• Internet cables
• Robot hardware

Answer explanation

Neural networks are designed to mimic how neurons in the human brain process data.

Which company suffered a massive data breach in 2014 exposing millions of user accounts?

• Sony (PlayStation Network)
• Apple
• Amazon
• Netflix

Answer explanation

Sony's PlayStation Network suffered a major hack in 2014 exposing millions of user details.

What does HTTPS indicate about a website?

• It encrypts data sent between your browser and the website
• It loads faster than normal sites
• It has no ads
• It is hosted on a government server

Answer explanation

HTTPS uses encryption (SSL/TLS) to secure the connection between your browser and the website.

Which of these is not commonly considered a type of malware?

• Worm
• Rootkit
• Firewall
• Ransomware

Answer explanation

A firewall protects systems, but is not malware; worms, rootkits, and ransomware are all types of malware.

The first ever web browser was called:

• Internet Explorer
• Netscape
• WorldWideWeb (later renamed Nexus)
• Mosaic

Answer explanation

The first web browser was called WorldWideWeb, created by Tim Berners-Lee in 1990.

What does DDoS stand for in cybersecurity?

• Dynamic Data Operating System
• Distributed Denial of Service
• Dual Domain Operating Security
• Data Decryption of Servers

Answer explanation

DDoS means Distributed Denial of Service, where many systems overwhelm a server to disrupt service.