What's News?

Test your knowledge of current industry events with the following quiz

1. Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg sounded off on consumer expectations in an interview, asking, “Why in the world would you think your [cell] phone would work in your house?” He was also incredulous that consumers want:

   a. reduced cancellation fees.

   b. more flexible return policies.

   c. to name their first-born child whatever they want, not “Ivan” as currently stipulated in all Verizon customer contracts.

2. Rock band Coldplay launched its new single “Speed of Sound” as a wireless ringtone prior to the song's release to traditional broadcast outlets, marking:

   a. the first time a record has made its commercial debut as a ringtone before hitting radio and retail.

   b. the first time ringtone downloads will factor into a single's chart debut.

   c. the first time Coldplay did something that wasn't already done first and better by Radiohead.

3. Caesars Palace will implement VoIP in the guest rooms of its new Las Vegas tower to deliver enhanced features like:

   a. multiparty audio conferencing.

   b. unified messaging.

   c. voice and e-mail alerts warning a user his wife is buying Celine Dion tickets.

4. The U.S. came in an embarrassing 17th place in the Association for Computing Machinery's International Collegiate Programming Contest. The U.S. team's poor showing is blamed on:

   a. the advanced tech of rival countries.

   b. reduced funding for math and science.

   c. the effects of misprinted giant foam fingers reading “We're No. 17!”

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