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1
What was the original name of Google before it was incorporated in 1998?
BackRub
Search Engine
WebCrawler
Googolplex
11% got this right
The name Google is a play on the mathematical expression for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros.
2
Google's search engine uses a complex algorithm to rank websites based on relevance and various other factors.
True
False
80% got this right
Google uses a complex algorithm called PageRank to rank web pages in its search engine results pages (SERPs).
3
What is the name of Google's email service?
Gmail
AOL Mail
Google Chrome
YouTube
91% got this right
As of 2019, Gmail had 1.5 billion active users worldwide, making it the largest email service in the world.
4
48 random squares
The Google logo has been slightly tweaked over the years. What is the primary color scheme of the current logo?
Red, Yellow, and Blue
Green, Blue, and Purple
It changes frequently
Orange, Yellow, and Black
57% got this right
These colors signify Google's bold, playful, and unconventional nature.
5
What is Google's unofficial company motto, often used internally?
"Don't be evil"
"I'm lovin' it"
"Just Do It"
"Think Different"
11% got this right
In October 2015, Alphabet officially took "Do the right thing" as its motto.
6
What is the name of Google's philanthropic arm that focuses on technological advancements to tackle global problems?
Google.org
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Gates Ventures
X Prize Foundation
53% got this right
Google.org commits about US$100 million in investments and grants to nonprofits annually.
7
Where is Google's headquarters located?
32% got this right
The Googleplex is located at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway in Mountain View, California.
8
YouTube is a popular video-sharing platform that Google acquired in 2006. What was the purchase price for YouTube?
$1.65 billion
$155 million
$17 billion
$875 million
41% got this right
In October 2006, YouTube was purchased by Google for $1.65 billion.
