Tuesday, April 22, 2008

BUSINESS QUIZ 12

1.What's the claim to fame of Stephen King's "Riding The Bullet."?
Ans. It was an first e-book that was made available for download

2.In the 1960's, Boeing decided to make a concorde like jet plane. The project was never completed but the name of the project lives on even today. By what name do we know it today?
Ans. Seattle Supersonics

3.How did bluetooth inc. get inspired to adopt such a uncommon name?
Ans. It is named after Harold Bluetooth, the Viking Ruler

4.It was created in 1992 by the "United States Environmental Protection Agency" .The program was developed by "John S. Hoffman", and implemented by "Cathy Zoi" and "Brian Johnson".It was intended to be part of a series of voluntary programs that would demonstrate the potential for profit in reducing greenhouse gases. What is it?
Ans. Energy Star

5.Which drink gets its name from the Dutch for `burnt wine'?
Ans. Brandy

6.This was started as "Cadabra.com" an online bookstore and a name quickly abandoned for sounding like "cadaver". What company is it?
Ans. Amazon.com

7.Who is the CEO of Nokia ?
Ans. Jorma Ollia

8. Which intrenet guru gave the word "purple Cow"?
Ans. Seth Gordin

9. Which is the biggest casino in Atlantic city?
Ans. Taj Mahal

10. What are 'Ethical Drugs'?
Ans. Drugs available only for prescriptions from Physicians

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