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1
You have to declare an additional major, minor, or concentration by the end of your sophomore year?
False
True
2
Which movie included a scene filmed in front of the Mellon Institute?
The Winter Soldier
Daredevil
Guardians of the Galaxy
The Dark Knight Rises
3
What is the IS moto?
People Process Technology
My heart is in the work
IS is the best
On time is late, early is on time
4
Who was the first president of CMU?
Arthur Hamerschlag
Robert Doherty
Thomas Baker
Andrew Carnegie
5
CMU is known for having one of the first university programs in what field of study?
AI
IS
ECE
CS
6
What year was Carnegie Mellon University founded?
1800
1901
1900
1925
7
What year was the emoticon developed at CMU?
1999
1982
1987
1996
8
The Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program was an idea a student came up with.
True
False
9
What are the IS advisors' names?
Raja, Larry, Correy, Gary
Joe, Shawna, Cassie, Sarah
Sarah, Cassie, Gary, Jeria
Correy, Sarah, Jessica, Gary
10
A CMU professor, Luis von Ahn, co-created a widely used online verification tool. What is it called?
ClickNProve
VerifyPal
TURNINGSHIELD
CAPTCHA
11
Approximately how many student in the IS graduating class are transfer students?
~40
~30
~20
~50
12
How many bridges does Pittsburgh have?
208
512
446
306
13
How many Women in IS mentors are there?
25
40
50
35
14
What are the names of the three sister bridges in Pittsburgh?
Sam, Joe, Ted
Rachel Carson, Andy Warhol, Roberto Clemente
Clare, Rachel, Maggie
Posner, Dietrich, Morrison
15
Which sandwich shop is famous for putting French fries and coleslaw
inside
the sandwich?
Pamela's Diner
Peppi's
The Yard
Primanti Bros
16
How many approved IS concentrations are there?
7
10
9
8
17
What is Dietrich College's mascot?
Dragon
Scottie Dog
Lion
Unicorn
18
What is the tallest building in Pittsburgh?
The U.S. Steel Tower
PPG Place
BNY Mellon Center
Allegheny County Courthouse
19
What popular condiment was invented in Pittsburgh?
Yellow Mustard
Heinz Ketchup
Hot Sauce
Ranch
20
The city of Pittsburgh was officially founded in 1758?
False
True
21
Before La Prima opened a second location in Gates 3, there was a Starbucks in its place.
False
True
22
Before its collapse the original Fence was considered the "world's most painted object"by Guinness Book of World Records
True
False
23
How many super bowls have the Pittsburgh Steelers won?
6
5
3
8
24
Database Design and Development is a 9 unit course.
True
False
25
You get 2 drop course vouchers for your entire undergrad career.
True
False
26
What is the name of Pittsburgh’s steepest street, which is one of the steepest in the world?
Liberty Avenue
Canton Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Walbridge Street
27
What are the colors of all the Pittsburgh Sports teams?
Yellow & Green
Black & Red
Black & Gold
Red & Blue
28
What building on campus is home to the IS program?
Baker
Hamerschlag
Hamburg
Doherty
29
What is Pittsburgh’s iconic funicular railway called?
The Steel Tram
The Incline
The Skyline Trolley
The T
30
What was the first building constructed on CMU’s campus?
Hamerschlag Hall
CFA
Baker
Doherty
31
The French and Indian War was fought in and around Pittsburgh before the American Revolution?
False
True
32
What was CMU originally called when it was founded?
Mellon Technical College
Carnegie University
Carnegie College
Carnegie Technical Schools
33
What is CMU's emblem?
Tartan
Pineapple
Thistle
Scottie Dog
34
What are the names of the three rivers in Pittsburgh?
Virginia, Washington, Ohio
Heinz, Carson, Carnegie
Bellevue, Sewickley, Avon
Allegheny, Monongahela, Ohio
35
What year did Carnegie Tech and Mellon Institute officially merge to become Carnegie Mellon University?
1967
1960
1958
1954
36
Over how many units is considered a course overload?
48
49
52
50
37
What was the fastest recorded speed of a buggy?
36mph
38mph
32mph
34mph
38
What was the original name of Pittsburgh’s Fort Pitt before the British took control?
Fort Duquesne
Fort Carnegie
Fort Carlow
Fort William
39
What year was Spring Carnival founded in?
1925
1920
1900
1915
40
What is the first IS core course students take?
373
262
250
272
41
What was Andrew Carnegie’s famous motto that he applied to the university’s founding?
My heart is in the work.
Wear your heart on your sleeve
Don't stop believing
Work hard, play hard
42
Who is CMU’s primary football rival?
University of Pittsburgh
Case Western Reserve University
Penn State University
West Virginia University
43
Who is the head of the IS department?
Joe Mertz
Gary DiLisio
Prof H
Raja
44
Who of the following actors DID NOT attend CMU?
Leslie Odom Jr.
Bradley Cooper
Gabriel Macht
Ted Danson
45
Approximately how many student-led organizations are on CMU campus?
100
350
90
586
46
There are 48 Women in IS mentees.
False
True
47
What anniversary is IS celebrating this year?
42
40
41
50
48
How many colleges make up CMU?
6
7
9
5
49
How IS Ambassadors are there?
47
63
35
54
50
Which of the following locations is NOT a CMU branch campus/additional location?
Singapore
Silicon Valley
Rwanda
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