- 1. Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, published in 2011, is a comprehensive biography that provides an intimate portrait of the visionary co-founder of Apple Inc. The book is based on over forty interviews with Jobs, as well as interviews with more than a hundred family members, friends, colleagues, and competitors. Isaacson explores Jobs’ complex personality, his relentless drive for perfection, and his ability to seemingly read and influence people around him. The narrative traces Jobs' journey from a countercultural rebel in the 1970s to a multi-billionaire tech mogul who revolutionized several industries, including personal computing, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing. The biography delves into his personal life, including his adoption, his tumultuous relationships, and his battle with cancer, which ultimately led to his untimely death in 2011. Isaacson paints a nuanced picture of Jobs, capturing both his genius and his flaws, providing readers with insight into what drove him to create some of the most iconic products of our time, while also shedding light on the interpersonal dynamics and culture at Apple that fueled its innovative spirit.
When was the biography 'Steve Jobs' by Walter Isaacson first published?
A) 2002
B) 2015
C) 2007
D) 2011
- 2. Who was Steve Jobs' longtime business partner and co-founder of Apple Inc.?
A) Jeff Bezos
B) Steve Wozniak
C) Bill Gates
D) Mark Zuckerberg
- 3. What popular Apple product was introduced by Steve Jobs in 2007?
A) iPad
B) iPhone
C) iPod
D) MacBook
- 4. Which university did Steve Jobs drop out from before co-founding Apple Inc.?
A) MIT
B) Harvard University
C) Stanford University
D) Reed College
- 5. What was the name of the animation company Steve Jobs acquired from George Lucas in 1986?
A) DreamWorks
B) Pixar
C) Warner Bros.
D) Disney
- 6. In which city was Steve Jobs born?
A) Los Angeles
B) Chicago
C) San Francisco
D) New York City
- 7. What was the title of the unauthorized biography about Steve Jobs published in 2005?
A) The Apple Revolution
B) iCon: Steve Jobs
C) The Steve Jobs Story
D) The Insider's Guide to Apple
- 8. What was the name of the computer that Steve Jobs introduced in 1984 that became the first successful mass-market personal computer?
A) Macintosh
B) Commodore 64
C) IBM PC
D) Atari ST
- 9. Steve Jobs was known for his iconic presentations. Which famous phrase did he use to introduce new products?
A) Behold...
B) Now presenting...
C) One more thing...
D) Introducing...
- 10. What was the name of the digital music player introduced by Apple Inc. under Steve Jobs' leadership?
A) iBeats
B) iSound
C) iPod
D) iMusic
- 11. Which programming language did Steve Jobs learn while in high school and later use for Apple's operating system?
A) C++
B) Python
C) Java
D) Basic
- 12. Steve Jobs was known for wearing a signature item of clothing. What was it?
A) Jeans and a t-shirt
B) Black turtleneck
C) Suit and tie
D) Hoodie
- 13. Steve Jobs was famously fired from Apple Inc. in 1985. Who was brought in to replace him as CEO?
A) Steve Wozniak
B) Tim Cook
C) Bill Gates
D) John Sculley
- 14. What year did Steve Jobs return to Apple Inc. after the acquisition of NeXT Inc.?
A) 1995
B) 2000
C) 1988
D) 1997
- 15. In 2003, Steve Jobs was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. What type of cancer was it?
A) Brain
B) Pancreatic
C) Lung
D) Colon
- 16. Steve Jobs was known for implementing a closed ecosystem for Apple products. What is the name of the digital distribution platform he developed?
A) iTunes
B) iStore
C) iMarket
D) App Center
- 17. Steve Jobs was known for having a reality distortion field. What does this term refer to?
A) His love for virtual reality
B) His talent in creating digital animations
C) His ability to convince others of his vision
D) His skill in managing difficult personalities
- 18. Which book did Steve Jobs give away to attendees at his memorial service?
A) Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution
B) The Innovators
C) Autobiography of a Yogi
D) Creativity, Inc.
- 19. Who was Steve Jobs' mentor and investor early in his career who played a key role in the founding of Apple Inc.?
A) Elon Musk
B) Mark Cuban
C) Larry Page
D) Mike Markkula
- 20. Who is the author of the biography 'Steve Jobs'?
A) George Orwell
B) J.K. Rowling
C) Michael Crichton
D) Walter Isaacson
- 21. Which company did Steve Jobs co-found?
A) Amazon
B) Apple Inc.
C) Microsoft
D) Google
- 22. What was the name of Steve Jobs' biological father?
A) Mark Zuckerberg
B) Elon Musk
C) Abdulfattah Jandali
D) John Doe
- 23. What was the iconic slogan used in Apple's advertising campaigns under Steve Jobs?
A) Just Do It
B) Have a Break, Have a KitKat
C) I'm Lovin' It
D) Think Different
- 24. Steve Jobs' black turtleneck sweater was made by which designer brand?
A) Chanel
B) Issey Miyake
C) Gucci
D) Calvin Klein
- 25. Which aspect of Steve Jobs' personality often made him difficult to work with?
A) Generosity
B) Patience
C) Perfectionism
D) Sense of humor
- 26. What was the title of the first Apple computer released by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak?
A) Macintosh
B) Apple I
C) iMac
D) Newton
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