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