General Knowledge Assessment

The video covers the Omicron variant of COVID-19, its potential to become endemic, and the measures taken for the Beijing Olympics to prevent COVID-19 spread. It also discusses the James Webb Space Telescope's launch and its advantages over the Hubble Telescope. Lastly, a humorous incident involving a toddler's accidental online shopping spree at Walmart is shared.

What is a potential positive aspect of the Omicron variant despite its high contagion?

• It provides natural immunity to COVID-19.

• It leads to more severe symptoms.

• It has no impact on the pandemic.

• It is resistant to all vaccines.

What is the main goal of viruses becoming endemic?

• To be regularly found among people.

• To eliminate all other viruses.

• To become more deadly.

• To become resistant to all treatments.

What is a major concern for athletes participating in the Beijing Winter Olympics?

• Lack of training facilities.

• High cost of participation.

• Fear of testing positive for COVID-19.

• Inadequate accommodation.

What is the 'closed loop system' mentioned in the context of the Beijing Olympics?

• A new training method for athletes.

• A transportation system for athletes.

• A new type of athletic event.

• A system to separate Olympians from the rest of China.

How does the James Webb Space Telescope's position benefit its observations?

• It is closer to the Earth.

• It avoids the Earth's shadow.

• It is cheaper than the Hubble Telescope.

• It uses visible light for observations.

What type of telescope is the James Webb Space Telescope?

• A visible light telescope.

• An infrared telescope.

• A radio telescope.

• A gamma-ray telescope.

What humorous incident involved a toddler and Walmart?

• The toddler returned all the items.

• The toddler ordered a large amount of furniture.

• The toddler became a Walmart employee.

• The toddler designed a new product line.

What did the toddler's parents do to prevent future accidental purchases?

• They removed their debit card from the account.

• They stopped shopping online.

• They changed their phone number.

• They moved to a new house.

What was the revenue of Walmart in the 2021 fiscal year?

• $700 billion

• $559 billion

• $600 billion

• $500 billion

Who appointed James Webb as NASA administrator?

• Lynden Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy