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Ranger Quiz - Innovation And Technology
Technology and innovation have come on leaps and bounds is recent years.

Ranger Quiz - Innovation And Technology

Today, new advances are being made day by day. Innovation and technology have become integral to our day-to-day lives, from communication to transport, finances, gaming, and medicine. In the past sixty years, the advancement in technology has been massive. Imagine that the first mobile phone was invented in 1973; it was the size of a brick and only capable of making phone calls. Now, in 2024, we have mobiles that take photos, support social media capabilities, enable video calls, provide GPS, and include gaming features. Just imagine the difference.

Girl Guide Rangers learn to appreciate the tools that we have today, and they also have opportunities to be inspired by future advancements that can lead to positive change. Test your knowledge of innovations and technology, and the brilliant minds that have made it all happen.

1 .
What invention is credited to Alexander Graham Bell?
The light bulb
The telephone
The radio
The television
Alexander Graham Bell is well known for inventing the first practical telephone, revolutionising communication.
2 .
Which technology uses a series of interconnected devices to share data and resources?
Cloud computing
Virtual reality
Artificial intelligence
The Internet of Things (IoT)
The Internet of Things is the network of physical devices connected to the internet, allowing them to collect and exchange data.
3 .
What was the primary function of the first computers?
Internet browsing
Word processing
Mathematical calculations
Gaming
Early computers were primarily used for complex mathematical computations, often for scientific and military purposes.
4 .
Which device is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
Barometer
Thermometer
Anemometer
Hygrometer
A barometer measures atmospheric pressure, which can help predict weather changes.
5 .
What does "AI" stand for in the context of technology?
Automated Information
Automated Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Interface
Artificial Intelligence refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to think and learn.
6 .
Which innovation is used to store large amounts of data in a compact form?
Floppy Disk
USB Flash Drive
Hard Drive
Solid-state Drive
USB Flash Drives are compact storage devices that can hold significant amounts of data and are easily portable.
7 .
What technology allows users to experience a simulated environment that can be similar to or completely different from the real world?
Virtual Simulation
Augmented Reality
Holographic Simulation
Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality (VR) immerses users in a computer-generated environment, allowing them to interact with it in real-time.
8 .
Who's known as the "father of the computer"?
Bill Gates
Charles Babbage
Elon Musk
Albert Einstein
Charles Babbage designed the first mechanical computer, known as the Analytical Engine, laying the foundation for modern computing.
9 .
What is the main purpose of blockchain technology?
To enhance video streaming
To secure and decentralize transactions
To improve graphics
To encrypt messages
Block technology allows for secure, transparent transactions without the need for a central authority.
10 .
Which technology enables people to print three-dimensional objects?
CNC machining
Laser engraving
2D printing
3D printing
3D printing creates three-dimensional objects, by layering materials based on digital models, transforming manufacturing processes.
Author:  Tara Kemp
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