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IN DEPTH: CELLPHONE QUIZ

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CBC News Online | November 19, 2007

QUIZ

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Cellphones are everywhere: at home, at work, on the bus, in the hand of the person next to you in a quiet restaurant. In some countries, there are more mobile phones than so-called land lines. But how much do you actually know about that piece of technology in your hand? Test your knowledge here with our cellphone quiz.

1. When was the cellphone handset first invented?
	1965
	1973
	1982
	1987

2. Martin Cooper is credited with the invention of the cellphone. What company was he working for?
	Sony
	Nokia
	Samsung
	Motorola

3. According to the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association, how many wireless subscribers were there in Canada at the end of September 2007?
	785,000
	2.3 million
	19.3 million
	23.2 million

4. On average, how many minutes do Canadians talk on their cellphones every month?
	39 minutes
	150 minutes
	411 minutes
	752 minutes

5. Where do Canadians rank in terms of frequency of cellphone use?
	First in the world
	Fourth in the world
	Seventh in the world
	Tenth in the world

6. Where does the "cell" in "cellphone" come from?
	It is from the biological word "cell," indicating that each phone is a small part of a larger network, as a cell is part of a living organism.
	From regenerated cellulose, used to make the memory cards.
	It comes from the regional network "cells," or local areas.
	It is a homophone for "sell," because the mobile phone companies make so much money.

7. Nokia is the world's largest cellphone maker. Where is the company based?
	The United States
	Japan
	Canada
	Finland

8. According to Environment Canada, 4,328 tonnes of telecom equipment waste was thrown out in Canada in 2005. How many tonnes were recycled?
	0
	450
	2,874
	4,087

9. What does "3G" refer to, when talking about cellphones?
	Third generation cellphones (newer cellphones with extra functions)
	Three gigabytes of storage
	Three grams (the ideal weight for a cellphone)
	Third global (for phones that can be used anywhere in the world)

10. Which province was the first (and so far, the only) to specifically ban cellphone use while driving?
	Ontario
	Newfoundland and Labrador
	Quebec
	Alberta