How well do you know: Tech History

Welcome to the first quiz in my new series, How Well Do You Know: Tech History?

The idea behind this series is simple: make learning fun and interactive. Instead of only reading articles or tutorials, you will get to challenge yourself with short quizzes that test your logic, coding knowledge, and even tech trivia.

When I first started learning computer science, I noticed how often people underestimated the power of play in their learning journey. Quizzes are not just for school; they can be a way to spark curiosity, highlight what you know, and uncover new things you might want to explore.

This first quiz will take you through some of the big moments and names in tech history. Do not worry, this is not about memorizing dates or names, but about seeing how much of the story of technology you have already picked up along the way.

So, please grab a cup of coffee, take your best guess when you are unsure, and let’s see where you land.

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How well do you know: Tech History

How well do you know the history of technology?

From the first programmer to the rise of artificial intelligence, this quiz will test your knowledge of the milestones, people, and inventions that shaped the digital world. Score high and prove you’re a true techie, score low, and you might want to revisit your basics 😉

1 / 10

Who is considered the world’s first computer programmer?

Alan Turing

Ada Lovelace

Charles Babbage

Grace Hopper

2 / 10

What year was the World Wide Web made publicly available?

2000

1995

1991

1989

3 / 10

What was the name of the first computer virus to spread in the wild?

Brain

Melissa

Creeper

QBasic

4 / 10

In the early days of storage, data was first recorded on:

Compact disks

Magnetic disks

Floppy disks

Punch cards

5 / 10

Which company introduced the first mass-market personal computer in 1977?

Apple

IBM

Microsoft

Xerox

6 / 10

What does “HTTP” stand for?

HyperText Transfer Protocol

High Tech Transfer Process

Hyper Terminal Text Protocol

Hosting Transfer Protocol

7 / 10

Who is known as the “Father of the Computer”?

Alan Turing

Bill Gates

Charles Babbage

Steve Jobs

8 / 10

What programming language was designed in 1995 and is still heavily used for web development?

Python

C++

Dart

JavaScript

9 / 10

What year was the first iPhone released?

2005

2006

2007

2008

10 / 10

What was Google’s original name before it was rebranded in 1997?

PageRank

WebSearch

BackRub

GSearch

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Resources

If you enjoyed this first quiz in the series and want to keep sharpening your skills, here is where you can dive deeper:

• 🖥️ GitHub: Browse my projects, code snippets, and experiments.
• 📸 Instagram: Coding tips, behind-the-scenes, and my developer journey.
• 💼 LinkedIn: Tech updates, networking, and professional milestones.
• 🌐 Portfolio: Explore all my work in one place.

I would love to hear your thoughts, did you enjoy this quiz format? Should I keep them coming? Drop me a message anytime, and let’s keep learning (and playing) together! 🤗