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The Mystery Behind Touch Screens

Quiz by Rubena St. Louis

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  • Q1
    What was Alex's ultimate hope regarding his future inventions?
    To sell products in the city
    To revolutionize technology like those who created touch screens
    To become a collector of gadgets
    To teach others about technology
    30s
  • Q2
    What does Alex learn about the nature of touch screens?
    They are a remarkable outcome of science
    They are a result of magic
    They operate without any technology
    They are complicated pieces of art
    30s
  • Q3
    What key factor allows capacitive touch screens to detect touch?
    The temperature of the finger
    The conductivity of the human body
    The type of screen material
    The size of the fingertip
    30s
  • Q4
    What inspired Alex after learning about touch screens?
    To pursue his dream of revolutionizing technology
    To start a blog about inventions
    To work on prototypes for video games
    To abandon his interest in technology
    30s
  • Q5
    What happens when pressure is applied to a resistive touch screen?
    It locks the device
    The screen lights up
    It sends a signal to a wireless device
    The top layer compresses, making contact with another layer beneath
    30s
  • Q6
    How do resistive touch screens differ from capacitive touch screens?
    They use light signals
    They operate without electrical elements
    They do not detect touch
    They require pressure to operate
    30s
  • Q7
    What initiates the operation of a capacitive touch screen?
    Voice command
    Pressing a button
    A finger touching the screen
    Using a mouse
    30s
  • Q8
    According to the passage, what is a capacitive touch screen?
    A screen that uses buttons instead of touch
    A screen that requires a stylus to operate
    A type of touch screen that works with the electric field changed by the human body
    A touch screen that works with light
    30s
  • Q9
    Where did Alex find the old book that sparked his curiosity?
    At a bookstore
    In a library
    In a technology museum
    In his garage
    30s
  • Q10
    What was Alex's primary interest in technology?
    Creating video games
    Building robots
    Programming software
    Understanding how touch screens operate
    30s

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