Everyday Technology MCQs with Answers

A Global Positioning System (GPS) comprises how many satellites?

• A.24
• B.More than 30
• C.Exactly 30
• D.12

Past Paper MCQ

How does the Navstar GPS work for different applications?

• A.It uses a constellation of satellites transmitting precise timing signals to calculate location by trilateration
• B.It relies on ground-based radar stations that bounce signals off the ionosphere to determine position
• C.It measures the Earth's magnetic field variations using onboard magnetometers and triangulates position
• D.It calculates location by measuring atmospheric pressure differences between multiple weather stations

USB stands for ?

• A.Universal Serial Bus
• B.Universal Service Broadcast
• C.Unified System Backup
• D.Uniform Serial Binary

IC stands for _?

• A.Integrated Circuit
• B.Internal Combustion
• C.Integrated Code
• D.Interconnected Cable

GPS was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense in _?

• A.1969
• B.1980
• C.1973
• D.1991

Transistor is commonly used as?

• A.Amplifier
• B.Oscillator
• C.Rectifier
• D.Switch

At what height do Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites orbit the Earth?

• A.10,200 km
• B.20,200 km
• C.35,800 km
• D.42,000 km

The chief component of modern digital clock/watch is _?

• A.Oscillating crystal
• B.Silicon chip
• C.LED display
• D.Lithium battery

GPS is an abbreviation of _?

• A.Global Processing Standard
• B.General Packet Switching
• C.Geographical Positioning Satellite
• D.Global Positioning System

What is the name of the Robotics Helicopter operating on Mars?

• A.Perseverance
• B.Curiosity
• C.Ingenuity
• D.Sojourner