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1
Which of the following visions of future is currently still a fictional?
cyberpunk
flying car
metaverse
supersonic transport
2
Someone with 200 spare army boots is most likely to make which work of art?
The Opening of the Diet 1683
Missa
Judith and Holofernes
The Ocher Atelier
3
If you could time travel to the past, what is your biggest problem when trying to buy your favorite childhood product?
It would be difficult to talk to the cashier
There was no Line Pay back then
The nostalgia would be too much
The money would be different
4
Which is not a factor that limits paleo artists' attempts at recreating extinct animals?
Soft tissues, hair, and feathers do not fossilize
Some animals change between childhood and adulthood
Many animal skeletons are incomplete
They do not have access to the fossils
5
What is the name of the new default font chosen by Microsoft for its productivity apps like Word and Outlook?
Helvetica
Calibri
Bierstadt
Aptos
6
How long would it take for someone to realize they were in a different era based on the text around them?
One day
Instantly
One week
One hour
7
Who is considered the 1st full-time type designer? He created iconic fonts like Copperplate Gothic and Goudy Old Style?
Frederic Goudy
Max Miedinger
Johannes Gutenberg
William Caslon
8
While some artists disagree with using AI, which artist would agree with you using AI on your next art assignment?
Gordon Ramsey
Kehinde Wiley
Julian van Dieken
Artemisia Gentileschi
9
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
10
Blending fantasy and real tragedies can be controversial. Which film was criticized for referencing the 2011 tsunami?
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Your Name
The Simpson's Movie
Suzume
11
According to Suzume, what caused the Fukushima nuclear disaster?
A tsunami
A bomb detonated in the middle of the ocean
A giant worm from another dimension
A sabotage attempt by a spy posing as a powerplant worker
12
If Caroline S. Brooks was asked to created an artistic portrait of your favorite teacher, what would it be made out of?
Their Favorite Food
Their Class Textbooks
Their Old Clothing
Butter
13
Which of these artists used Charlie Brown in one of their artworks?
Banksy
Andy Warhol
Kaws
Betye Saar
14
Where was Joe Woodland when he had the idea for the first bar code?
in college
a supermarket
in the military
a beach in Miami
15
Which of the following written languages would be the most difficult for us to interpret and learn from?
Runes
Geoglyphs
Nbisidi
Cuneiform
16
Which video game would this video most represent?
Doom
Sid Meier's Pirates
The Oregon Trail
Seven Cities of Gold
17
According to the concept of "kusoge", which of the following would be the most popular?
A Taylor Swift Cover of the "Rick Rolling" Song
Retro gaming and polaroid cameras
Thrift Store Clothes and Pinterest Boards
Lo-fi Beats and Music Apps
18
What is the significance of the switch from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar?
It started on Jan 1st
It introduced leap years for the first time
It was based on lunar cycles instead of solar cycles
It was more accurate
19
Many modern musicians share or sell music for use on social media before making it big, which mirrors the career of...
the Backstreet Boys
Arturo Toscanini
Ludwig von Beethoven
Charles Dibdin
20
Chernobyl could've easily been avoided if...
They had used boron tipped control rods
Fish didn't have legs
The reactor was built with more care
The staff was paying attention
21
Which type of map would minimize the amount of distortion?
Stereographic
Cylindrical Map
Mercator Map
Globe
22
what could be the argument opposing the de-extinct of the extinct species?
Ethical Considerations
Ecological Restoration
Biodiversity Conservation
Research Opportunities
23
The presidential election was won by a prisoner in which country?
Pakistan
India
Palestine
Bangladesh
24
Why do A few directors
downscale their show
s to look more
retro
?
Limitation in Visual Appeal
Lack of Innovation
Risk of Feeling Dated
Artistic Expression
25
What was the problem for the casting of Richard III by the The Globe Theatre in London?
The actor wasn't disabled
The actor was black
The actor was a woman
The actor was too good-looking
26
What types of videos will NOT fit the concept of " Spiff up your real world with old-timey Youtube."
Casual Vlogs
DIY and How-To Tutorials
18th century breakfast recipes
Virtual Reality (VR) Gaming
27
In which game is Lord Blackthorn the newly reigning tyrant?
Ultima V
Assassins Creed
Street FIghter IV
The Oregon Trail
28
Who's the guy with the hat?
Hitler
Lenin
Stalin
Trump
29
Which leader would most likely say: "There are some weeks when nothing happens, but some classes when weeks happen."
Angela Merkel
Vladmir Lenin
Suga
Benjamin Franklin
30
Why did Microsoft decide to change the name of the font from Bierstadt to Aptos?
Bierstadt was difficult to pronounce.
Users didn't take the name Bierstadt seriously.
Aptos sounded more modern and appealing.
Aptos was preferred by the font designer, Steve Matteson.
31
According to Anne Theriault, what was one of the chief pleasures she experienced while in Italy?
Attending cultural events
Shopping for souvenirs
Sightseeing famous landmarks
Reading the menu descriptions
32
Which of the following statements
IS NOT
the reason why people play retro games?
a strong sense of nostalgia
lack the complex features, mechanics
more accessible gaming experience
Emulation and digital distribution platforms
33
Which calendarization system will be the waterbender most likely fascinated with?
Mayan Calendar
Korean Lunar Calendar
Vikram Sambat Calendar
Gregorian Calendar
34
What prompted the recent change in London Underground's typeface?
Aesthetic preferences of commuters
Government regulation
Technological advancements in printing
Social media's growing influence
35
Why did the English riot in 1752?
They were upset and confused about the loss of 11 days
The government was way too harsh with executing civilians
They disliked how friendly the government was to the French
A tariff was imposed on art
36
The first Roman typeface was made by which font-natic?
Johannes Gutenburg
Nicholas Jensen
John Baskerville
William Caslon I
37
What was Erika Iris Simmons' motivation to make something out of her cassette tapes?
She could make more money off of cassette tape sculptures
She knew that her tapes were useless
She had a crush on Jim Morrison
She wanted to make history with a new innovative form of art
38
What is one significant aspect of typography that Phinney emphasizes?
Its historical roots.
Its role in psychological research.
Its impact on branding.
Its connection to fashion and furniture design.
39
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
40
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
Complaints from employees regarding visual impairment issues
Secretary Antony Blinken's personal preference
41
What is one of the main reasons cited for the backlash against self-checkout technology?
Enhanced customer experience
Increased efficiency
Reduced labor expenses
Higher merchandise losses due to errors and theft
42
What was the main difficulty in printing the bull's-eye bar code?
Ensuring accuracy in the printing process
Developing a rotating turret of ballpoint pens
Finding a suitable material for printing
Avoiding imperfections that could render the system unworkable
43
What significant invention in the mid-15th century revolutionized the production of books?
the printing press
the fountain pen
the telegraph
the typewriter
44
Who gets credit for creating the 1st Roman typeface, revolutionizing typography by enabling more text to fit on 1 page?
Johannes Gutenberg
Nicolas Jenson
Aldus Manutius
William Caslon
45
What tactic is NOT mentioned in the article as a method used by some customers to exploit self-checkout systems?
Using mobile payment apps
Swapping items
Not scanning an item
Walking out without paying
46
One of the most advertised benefits of Cryptocurrencies is also its biggest complaint by governments, which is...
It is harder for police to track illegal money and purchases
It is easier for citizens to use cashless payment apps
It is more difficult for governments to translate currencies exchange
It is difficult to explain what a blockchain is
47
Which of the following shows does not utilize the literary device of "alternate history"?
The Man in the High Castle
Loki
Yellowstone
For All Mankind
48
There are many justified critiques of the "Walmart Effect", but what is a major benefit often discussed by economists?
Walmart prevents competition in specific neighborhoods and counties
Low income neighborhoods benefit from Walmart's low pricing
Walmarts lead to the development of wooded areas and grasslands
The mascot for Walmart is a smiley face
49
What was the primary purpose of Gutenberg's Blackletter Calligraphy?
To improve readability
To introduce extreme stroke contrast
To create attention-grabbing headlines
To fit more text on a single page
50
Which culture is associated with this outfit?
German
Korean
Vietnamese
Russian
