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1
Why are so many tech companies in Silicon Valley?
The area has a history of tech development + leadership
Because of the weather
Because of immigration
Because of Google
2
What does STEM stand for? (line 24 in the article)
Scientific Training Excellent Monkey
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Silicon Valley-Team-Education-Machine
Super Technology Engineering Machine
3
What is an entrepreneur?
all of these!
A popular brand
A Silicon Valley techie
A person who works for him/herself
4
What is "silicon"?
a type of company
silicone
a type of computer
a natural element used in tech manufacturing
5
What is a "startup"?
A type of technology
A type of company
A type of computer
A type of job
6
Which major tech company is very close to SJSU?
Cisco
Adobe
Facebook
Google
7
What is a stereotype of Silicon Valley engineers and programmers?
They are all overweight.
They are all very tall.
They dress very casually.
They drink a lot of sake.
8
What is a Silicon Valley "unicorn"?
A special horse
A startup valued at over $USD 1 billion
A symbol of good luck
A type of technology
9
What is "app" short for?
application
ape
aptitude
Apple
10
What does "techie" mean?
a person who is good at or works in tech
a Silicon Valley robot
a stereotype
an app
11
Where exactly is "Silicon Valley"?
In an area north of S.F.
In San Francisco (S.F.)
In an area south of S.F.
In San Jose
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BONUS: What are the hottest tech trends right now?
V.R. or A.R. (Virtual or Augmented Reality)
Self-driving cars
all of these!
A.I. (Artificial Intelligence)