The Allegiant Scoop

Theme: Tech & Tools 

“Gadgets, gears, and game-changers—see if you're wired for this.” 
Level: Challenging – perfect for the practically minded. 

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Trivia Questions 

1. What year did the first cordless power drill hit the consumer market? 
   a) 1951 
   b) 1968 
   c) 1973 
   d) 1980 
    

2. Which tool uses a plumb bob to find vertical alignment? 
   a) Spirit level 
   b) Laser measurer 
   c) Chalk line 
   d) String line 
    

3. The Torx screw head is shaped like what? 
   a) A square 
   b) A six-point star 
   c) A triangle 
   d) A hexagon 
    

4. In computing, what does BIOS stand for? 
   a) Basic Integrated Operating System 
   b) Binary Input Output Settings 
   c) Basic Input Output System 
   d) Base Information On Software 
    

5. Which mining technology enables autonomous haul truck operation in large open-cut sites? 
   a) LIDAR scanning 
   b) Proximity radar 
   c) CAT Command 
   d) GPS-only systems 
    

6. The adjustable wrench was originally patented in 1842 by an inventor from which country? 
   a) USA 
   b) Germany 
   c) England 
   d) Sweden 
    

7. What is the primary purpose of a torque multiplier? 
   a) Reduce the effort required to turn fasteners 
   b) Double thread pitch speed 
   c) Prevent over-tightening 
   d) Increase RPM on drills 
    

8. What device measures surface hardness by dropping a diamond-tipped plunger into the material? 
   a) Mohs scratch tester 
   b) Rockwell hardness tester 
   c) Ultrasonic flaw detector 
   d) Impact durometer 
    

9. In welding, TIG stands for what? 
   a) Tungsten Inert Gas 
   b) Thermal Internal Gas 
   c) Tungsten Induction Graphite 
   d) Thermal Inert Generator 
    

10. The first 3D printer prototype was built in which decade? 
    a) 1960s 
    b) 1970s 
    c) 1980s 
    d) 1990s 

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✅ Trivia Answers – Music & Pop Culture 

1. b) 1968 (Black & Decker introduced the first cordless drill powered by a NASA-developed battery) 

2. d) String line (with a plumb bob attached) 

3. b) A six-point star 

4. c) Basic Input Output System 

5. c) CAT Command 

6. d) Sweden 

7. a) Reduce the effort required to turn fasteners 

8. b) Rockwell hardness tester 

9. a) Tungsten Inert Gas 

10. c) 1980s