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1
Fans of archery would enjoy
Timket Festival in Ethiopia
Spanish Festival in Santa Barbara
Raveena Railroad Festival in Kentucky
Nadaam Festival in Mongolia
2
A forensic font expert might be able to help this man with his issues. They might determine that Papyrus...
Is both both tribal yet futuristic, supporting its setting.
Is a font that only can be used for Shakira merchandise.
Has a beautiful simplicity that must be taken in.
Is a travesty of a font and thus aggravate his mania.
3
Why did Microsoft decide to change the name of the font from Bierstadt to Aptos?
Aptos sounded more modern and appealing.
Bierstadt was difficult to pronounce.
Users didn't take the name Bierstadt seriously.
Aptos was preferred by the font designer, Steve Matteson.
4
From whose perspective are we seeing New Moscow in 1935?
A passenger behind a convertible driven by a woman
A Russian airforce officer from his plane
A coffee drinker at a cafe
The front of a Soviet soldier's tank
5
What is the name of this song?
Freedom! 90, George Michael (1990)
Brændt, Lis Sørensen (1993)
I Saved the World Today, Eurythmics (1999)
Black Hole Sun, Soundgarden (1994)
6
What aspect of Amish life is most significantly affected by their limited use of technology?
Sports and recreation
Agricultural practices
Communication methods
Fashion trends
7
How did the telegraph and the first transatlantic cable in 1858 make the world seem smaller?
By reducing travel times between continents.
By speeding up international communication, affecting business and finance.
By allowing immediate worldwide broadcast of media.
By enabling instant cultural exchanges globally.
8
Avery Gibbs' Weirdos from another Universe aims to imagine
what happens if people with weird eating habits live in outer space
what happens if a small number of humans exist in an alien world
the weirdness of every day life of alien teenagers
the horrors of human colonisation of an alien planet
9
What is one significant aspect of typography that Phinney emphasizes?
Its role in psychological research.
Its connection to fashion and furniture design.
Its impact on branding.
Its historical roots.
10
Which of the following fonts need to be seen from above?
Geoglyphs
Cuneiform
Petroglyphs
Oracle bones
11
The Oxbow was painted
using surrealist technique
from Mount Holyoke after a thunderstorm
from a tower overlooking the lake
using grounded coffee
12
Which entity is most likely responsible for engaging in place branding to boost tourism?
National government agencies
International airlines
Local small businesses
Private tour operators
13
Which are the similarities between Ford's Theatre, Auschwitz and Catacombs?
They are sites of battle during World War 2
These sites were recreated using VR
Replicas of these sites were rebuilt in another city
They are locations for dark tourism
14
Is this an example of a serif or sans serif typeface?
sans serif
serif
What's a serif?
15
In the clip, Mr Bean destroys an ancient book. Who destroyed the House of Wisdom?
The Mongols
The British
The Romans
The Spartans
16
The difference in Woldemurt and Pleydenwurff's version of Judith is
Judith's sword holds a severed head of Holofernes
Judith slays Holofernes head from the back
Judith holds up Holofernes' head after slaying it
Holofernes is shown screaming as Judith is about to slay his head
17
What is a common challenge faced by voice actors when dubbing content from one language to another?
Synchronizing the spoken word with the lip movements of the characters
Choosing the right microphone for recording
Deciding on the appropriate background music for dubbed scenes
Matching the voice pitch to the original actor's singing voice
18
Why is this portrayal of Richard III inaccurate?
Richard was never king of England
Richard first langauge wasn't English, it was French
It portrays Richard as a king who was too sweet
It doesn't show Richard's physical condition of scoliosis
19
The portrait created by Bas Uterwijk of Vincent Van Gogh would likely be admired by
Ed Ruscha
Dominique Missa
Julian van Dieken
Sebah and Joaillier
20
Who is considered the 1st full-time type designer? He created iconic fonts like Copperplate Gothic and Goudy Old Style?
William Caslon
Johannes Gutenberg
Max Miedinger
Frederic Goudy
21
What does the term "illegal alien" refer to?
An international traveler who has lost their passport while abroad.
A visitor on a legal visa who overstays their permitted time.
A person who has obtained citizenship through naturalization.
A non-citizen who enters or resides in a country without legal permission.
22
How did Phinney determine the authenticity of the disputed will in his first case?
By counting individual pixels and examining ink patterns.
By consulting with other forensic experts.
By analyzing the handwriting of the document.
By comparing the ink used with historical records.
23
Who gets credit for creating the 1st Roman typeface, revolutionizing typography by enabling more text to fit on 1 page?
Nicolas Jenson
Johannes Gutenberg
Aldus Manutius
William Caslon
24
Which game from the curriculum pack is this?
Assassin's Creed
Doom
Oregon Trail
Seven Cities of Gold
25
What is significant about Aptos, the town after which the new font is named?
It has a diverse climate and landscape.
It is located in Colorado.
It is the birthplace of the font designer, Steve Matteson.
26
By using Calibri as the new font, the US Department of State hopes that
The less ably-sighted will have an easier read of their letters
People whose first language isn't English can read easier
Its letters look funkier
Its letters look more official
27
Drawing art works on a CD is a reminiscence of the 2000's, similar to whose artwork being a reminiscence of the 1990's?
Pablo Neruda
Rachel Rossin
Erika Iris Simmons
Caroline Brooks
28
A race history expert may criticise Hamilton because
It casts White people in Black roles
It doesn't cast enough Black people in a story that was about them
It inaccurately downplays importance of Black people in American history
It insensitively casts Black people as their White oppressors
29
If an influencer (like DJ Khaled) heavily promotes dogecoin, you have to be careful as you might become a victim of
pump and dump
Ponzi schemes
rug pulling
vaporware
30
Those unfamiliar with US history may mistake which alternative history show as a news report?
For All Mankind
El Otro Oz
Star Trek
The Newsroom
31
What is one of the main reasons cited for the backlash against self-checkout technology?
Higher merchandise losses due to errors and theft
Enhanced customer experience
Reduced labor expenses
Increased efficiency
32
Which 21st century technique was used in the Girsu Project?
Carbon dating
Photograph enhancers
Drone photography
Artifical intelligence
33
Hysteria about UFOs has been long-lasting and fascinating. Which poem do you think best fits with this moment?
“The Dreamy Age”| Muhammad Shanazar (2006)
“Elegy” | Mong-Lan (2005)
“Poem in October” | Dylan Thomas (1946)
“I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” | William Wordsworth
34
The sinking of the Montevideo Maru was significant because
It ended the battle between Australian and Japanese troops
It started the anomisity between Australian and Japanese troops during WW2
It was Australia's worst maritime disaster to date
It became the start point for World War 1
35
What types of products are typically sold in Amazon Go stores?
Clothing and accessories
Ready-to-eat meals and grocery essentials
Electronics and gadgets
Books and stationery
36
The more accurate version of Napoleon Crossing the Alps, painted by Paul Delaroche would have been hated by Napoleon as
it showed him injured when making the crossing
it shows him looking vulnerable and tired when making the crossing
it painted Napoleon as an older and weaker looking man on a horse
it glorifies his soldiers more than himself
37
The song Black Hole Sun had a _________ view of the 1990s
hopeful
nostalgic
pessimistic
strange
38
What is the name of the new default font chosen by Microsoft for its productivity apps like Word and Outlook?
Bierstadt
Aptos
Helvetica
Calibri
39
What is the main goal of the Johnston100 typeface?
To simplify the font for easier reading
To incorporate new symbols like emojis
To completely overhaul the original typeface
To maintain the original soul while adapting it for the digital age
40
What is the main advantage of Amazon Go stores over traditional shops?
No need for physical cash
Faster checkout process
"Just walk out" shopping experience
Lower prices on all items
41
Which of the following song characterises the longing of an Irish immigrant for home?
The Isle of Innisfree
Pink Flamingo
My Little Town of Belz
Losing My Religion
42
What was the main difficulty in printing the bull's-eye bar code?
Finding a suitable material for printing
Ensuring accuracy in the printing process
Avoiding imperfections that could render the system unworkable
Developing a rotating turret of ballpoint pens
43
What is a common issue faced by customers using self-checkout machines according to the article?
Slow transaction speed
Excessive personal interaction
Limited payment options
Inaccurate identification of items
44
A key weakness of the Amazon Go shops is that
The cash and carry system means people carry lots of items without bags
The shops sell limited items
The app for pay and go is glitchy
The shop's pay and go system may be unfriendly to the elderly and disabled
45
What diplomatic idea does this image refer to?
Cultural diplomacy
Gastrodiplomacy
Yumplomacy!
Hard power diplomacy
46
Which of these groups of people will be disappointed by the adoption of QR codes by restaurants?
Families with children
Menu reading enthusiasts
Elderly
Soccer moms
47
What sparked the "font detective," Thomas Phinney's interest in forensic font examination?
A class in typography during college.
An invitation to consult for Adobe Systems.
A request from a lawyer regarding a suspected will forgery.
A personal fascination with typography.
48
The Harkness Method has proven most to be...
SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST
A good method for visual learners.
A teaching tool where the teacher takes centre stage.
An inclusive discussion method that has shown significant benefits.
49
If you asked this machine to make you a sandwich, it would...
Determine the value of the sandwich and give you a price.
Create the component parts of the sandwich.
Tell you the time of day so you know if you're late for lunch.
Weave you a blanket with images of sandwiches on it.
50
According to Jordan Novet's article, what percent of Microsoft's revenue comes from Office products?
30%
10%
24%
47%
51
What prompted the recent change in London Underground's typeface?
Aesthetic preferences of commuters
Social media's growing influence
Technological advancements in printing
Government regulation
52
The studio executive who pushed back on Schindler's List being filmed in black and white was concerned that
Black and white would make the film uninteresting
A black and white film would not do justice to the film's subject matter
Transitioning between black and white and colour would confuse the audience
There are not enough black and white cameras to film the entire film
53
What is this name of this 'computer'?
The Enigma Machine
The Analytical Engine
The Rosetta Stone
The Antikythera Mechanism
54
What would Vladimir Lenin's opinion be about this hypothetical event in history?
Sometimes things happen slowly and other times they happen very quickly.
Forensic evidence of his own death was grossly neglected.
People are too nostalgic of my Soviet Union.
Needs more AI.
55
According to Anne Theriault's article, what was one of the chief pleasures she experienced while in Italy?
Sightseeing famous landmarks
Shopping for souvenirs
Reading the menu descriptions
Attending cultural events
56
What significant invention in the mid-15th century revolutionized the production of books?
the fountain pen
the printing press
the typewriter
the telegraph
57
Why did Anne Theriault find QR code menus inconvenient?
They lack aesthetic appeal
They are difficult to scan
They disrupt shared dining experiences
They require internet access
58
What was a major global concern related to the year 2000, often referred to as Y2K?
The inability of older software to encrypt data post-1999
System vulnerabilities to hacking due to the anticipated millennium bug
The potential misinterpretation of the two-digit year format
The predicted failure of the internet to handle the millennium transition
59
What has been broken has to be fixed the way it is. This would have been a slogan of a person who practices
Kintsugi
Kusoge
Ikigai
Yobigutsi
60
Which of the following poem is written in numbered chapters?
The Czar's Last Christmas Letter
A Brief History of Toa Payoh
The Municipal Gallery Revisited
My Castle in Spain
61
What tactic is NOT mentioned in the article as a method used by some customers to exploit self-checkout systems?
Swapping items
Not scanning an item
Walking out without paying
Using mobile payment apps
62
Which product was the item marked with a UPC that was FIRST scanned at the checkout of Troy's Marsh Supermarket?
Juicy Fruit chewing gum
Hershey's chocolate bars
Cheerios cereal
Coca-Cola
63
What drove Phinney to officially establish himself as "The Font Detective"?
High demand and financial potential
Pressure from clients
His fascination with typography
A desire for a career change
64
Which poet would hang this painting in their house?
Vinod Kumar Shookla
Anne Carson
Pablo Neruda
Gertrude Stein
65
When Sec. of State Blinken emailed the State Department regarding a change in font style, to which song did he allude?
"Time in a Bottle" by Jim Croce
"(I've Had) The Time of My Life" by Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley
"The Times They Are A-Changin'" by Bob Dylan
"Time after Time" by Cyndi Lauper
66
What prompted the font change within the U.S. State Department?
Secretary Antony Blinken's personal preference
A government mandate to modernize office practices
Complaints from employees regarding visual impairment issues
A suggestion from Microsoft's Office team
67
The unique thing about Giuseppe Arcimboldo's fruit artwork is that
it is reversible
it is a composite of different fruit based products
it is in 3D
it is fully A.I. generated
68
What historical insight can be gained from studying old menus?
Details about prices and popular dishes of the time
Explanations for the decline in certain food items
Information about past restaurant décor
Insights into changing attitudes towards technology
69
Which ancient calendar is referenced in the movie, 2012?
Rumi
Mayan
Julian
Islamic
70
Why did the State Department previously switch from Courier New 12 to Times New Roman?
Courier New 12 was considered aesthetically displeasing.
Times New Roman offered a crisper and cleaner appearance.
Courier New 12 was too modern for the department's needs.
Times New Roman was deemed more accessible for visually impaired people.
71
Daylight Savings Time is much debated for how useful it actually is in daily life. Which concept is most relevant here?
I've got all the time in the world!
Never do today what you can do tomorrow!
Time is a flat circle!
There's no time like the present!
72
In The Ghosts of Versailles, the protagonist who is a French playwright, tries to
reimagine Louis XVI's royal household in a generous light
defeat Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI using magic
time travelled to the French Revolution to help King Louis XVI win
bring Marie Antoinette back from dead to create a happier ending for her
73
A fan of strawberries, marshmellows and a hallucination of a colourful space would relate to which song
Space Invader
Two Men in a Flying Saucer
Come Sail Away
Riding on a Rocket
74
In Fukuyama's "The End of History", he argued that such an end would occur with...
Illiberal democratic states tied to mixed economies.
Authoritarian states tied to command economies.
Anarchic states with no central governance.
Liberal democratic states tied to market economies.
75
Stained glass was invented by Europeans in
4th century
16th century
12th century
9th century
76
Thailand's Global Thai program is similar to
Hakuna Matata Tanzania
Ninja training program in Japan
Malaysia Kitchen for the World
Fun Seoul
77
Where was Joe Woodland when he had the idea for the first bar code?
in college
in the military
a supermarket
a beach in Miami
78
How did the Japanese portrayed Commodore Matthew Perry's "black ships" in their woodblock art?
As a comical leering demonic monster
As a giant volcano
As a gargantuan swallowing a Japanese junk ship
As a giant ape being bashed by a monster
79
A young aboriginal girl, Mary Pappen Jr., may have discovered
remains of an extinct bird
the wreckage of a battle ship
the fossil of the fastest man ever lived
an ancient city
80
The most relevant point of analysis on this fictional archaeological creation would be:
Fat-shaming should not be acceptable!
This looks like something I've seen before!
Modern day capitalism - are we consuming ourselves?
Nostalgia is a powerful force.
81
Which of the following castles have the same new function?
Rambagh Palace and Parador Alcaniz
St Donat Castle and The Winter Palace
Alnwick Castle and Rambagh Palace
The Winter Palace and Parador Alcaniz
82
What is the least relevant consideration regarding the game "Oregon Trail" and our topics?
Manifest destiny was kind of messed up.
Those UFOs off the trail were dangerous.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
What's old is new again.
83
What underlying technology most likely supports a smart fridge's ability to order yogurt automatically?
Motion sensing technology
Solar power generation
Manual input systems
Online shopping platforms and IoT connectivity
84
Which typeface, created by John Baskerville, was first criticized for its thickness but was later revived?
Roman typefaces
modern serifs
transitional typefaces
blackletter typefaces
85
Which of the following artist had to insert the year "90" behind a song title to differentiate it from a previous song?
George Michael
Soundgarden
Lis Sorensen
Eurythmics
86
For those keen to experience life in a 1920's farm in Hawaii, they should visit
Greenwich Village
Plimoth Patuxet
Heritage Park
Kona Coffee Living HIstory Museum
87
What is the name of this song?
I Saved the World Today, Eurythmics (1999)
Black Hole Sun, Soundgarden (1994)
After the Ball, Charles Harris (1892)
Losing My Religion, REM (1991)
