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ARTS Film and Cinema Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg revolutionized cinema with iconic blockbusters and timeless storytelling

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Which film marked Steven Spielberg's first major blockbuster success that helped establish his reputation in Hollywood?

The Sugarland Express (1974) Jaws (1975) Duel (1971)

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CARS T70 Volvo

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COMPUTER SCIENCE Software Testing Non-functional Testing

Non-functional Testing

Exploring how software performs beyond functions reveals critical system qualities

10 Dec 2025

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Which aspect of software does non-functional testing primarily evaluate compared to functional testing?

The operational characteristics and qualities of the system, such as performance and usability The correctness of specific functions and features of the software The software's source code structure and syntax errors

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TECHNOLOGY Software Development Terraform (software)

Terraform (software)

Terraform revolutionizes infrastructure management with declarative, multi-cloud automation

28 Nov 2025

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What is the primary advantage of using Terraform's declarative configuration language over imperative scripting for infrastructure management?

It requires users to write detailed step-by-step commands to create infrastructure, giving more control over each action. It automatically generates infrastructure without any user input or configuration files. It allows users to specify the desired end state, and Terraform determines the necessary steps to achieve it, ensuring consistency and reducing manual errors.

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ECONOMICS Social Security and Pensions Money and Pensions Service Dashboard

Money and Pensions Service Dashboard

UK's Money and Pensions Service Dashboard aims to unify pension information digitally by 2026

27 Nov 2025

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What is the primary purpose of the Money and Pensions Service Dashboard in the UK?

To increase the State Pension amount for all retirees automatically. To connect all pension schemes and providers to a common digital platform so individuals can access their pension information in one place. To replace private workplace pensions with a government-managed pension scheme.

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TECHNOLOGY Software Development Methodologies Agile Methodology

Agile Methodology

Agile methodology revolutionized software development with its flexible, collaborative approach

27 Nov 2025

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Which of the following is NOT one of the core values emphasized by the Agile Manifesto?

Customer collaboration over contract negotiation Following a fixed plan over responding to change Working software over comprehensive documentation

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GEOGRAPHY Scottish Distilleries The Glenlivet Distillery

The Glenlivet Distillery

The Glenlivet Distillery stands as the oldest legal Highland whisky producer with global acclaim

12 Nov 2025

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What historical event caused the only closure of The Glenlivet distillery since its founding in 1824?

The Great Depression Prohibition in the United States World War II

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ASTRONOMY Planetary Science Moon

Moon

The Moon's synchronized rotation reveals only one face to Earth, shaping tides and eclipses

12 Nov 2025

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What is the primary reason the Moon always shows the same face to Earth?

The Moon does not rotate on its axis Tidal locking caused by gravitational forces between Earth and the Moon The Moon's rotation period is much shorter than its orbital period

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ASTRONOMY Galaxies and Star Formation Starburst Galaxy

Starburst Galaxy

Starburst galaxies shine brightly due to intense, rapid star formation triggered by cosmic collisions

12 Nov 2025

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What is the primary cause of the intense star formation observed in starburst galaxies?

A sudden increase in dark matter within the galaxy The galaxy moving closer to a black hole at its center Interactions or collisions with other galaxies that compress gas and dust

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ASTRONOMY Planetary Science Titan (moon)

Titan (moon)

Titan's dense atmosphere and methane lakes create an alien world with Earth-like weather patterns

11 Nov 2025

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What makes Titan's methane cycle similar to Earth's water cycle despite the vastly different temperatures?

Both cycles involve liquid precipitation, surface liquids, and atmospheric circulation patterns. Both cycles rely on liquid water evaporating and condensing in the atmosphere. Both cycles occur at similar temperatures allowing for liquid water to exist on the surface.

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SPACE EXPLORATION Interstellar Probes Voyager Program

Voyager Program

Voyager probes continue to explore interstellar space decades after launch, breaking distance records

11 Nov 2025

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What was the primary reason for launching the Voyager probes in 1977, and how did this timing benefit their mission?

They were launched to study the Sun's solar flares during a period of high solar activity. They were launched to take advantage of a rare planetary alignment that allowed them to efficiently fly by multiple outer planets. They were launched to orbit Jupiter and Saturn permanently for long-term observation.

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ASTRONOMY Exoplanets Proxima Centauri b

Proxima Centauri b

Proxima Centauri b orbits the closest star to our Sun within its habitable zone

11 Nov 2025

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What is a major challenge to the potential habitability of Proxima Centauri b despite its location in the habitable zone?

Its orbit is too far from Proxima Centauri to receive enough heat for liquid water. Proxima Centauri b is a gas giant, making it unlikely to support life. Intense electromagnetic radiation from its flare star host could strip away its atmosphere.

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ASTRONOMY Planetary Science Venus

Venus

Venus shines as the brightest natural object in Earth's sky with a scorching, dense atmosphere

11 Nov 2025

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What causes Venus to have a very slow retrograde rotation compared to Earth?

Its proximity to the Sun causes it to spin faster in the opposite direction Venus's rotation is slowed by gravitational pull from its moons Competing forces of solar tidal locking and differential heating of Venus's massive atmosphere

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ASTRONOMY Stellar Astronomy Proxima Centauri

Proxima Centauri

Proxima Centauri, the nearest star to Earth after the Sun, hosts potentially habitable planets despite intense stellar flares

11 Nov 2025

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What characteristic of Proxima Centauri most challenges the potential habitability of its planet Proxima Centauri b?

Its extremely large size and high luminosity compared to the Sun. Its status as a flare star causing intense and unpredictable increases in brightness and radiation. Its rapid orbital period around the Alpha Centauri AB pair.

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ASTRONOMY Planetary Science Uranus Discovery

Uranus Discovery

Uranus was the first planet discovered with a telescope, expanding our view of the Solar System

7 Nov 2025

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What was the initial misconception about Uranus when William Herschel first observed it?

He believed it was a distant star with unusual brightness. He thought it was a comet before it was confirmed as a planet. He assumed it was a newly formed asteroid in the Solar System.

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SPACE EXPLORATION Mars Exploration Human Missions to Mars

Human Missions to Mars

Human missions to Mars have evolved from science fiction dreams to serious scientific proposals since the 1940s

7 Nov 2025

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What are some of the main challenges that differentiate human missions to Mars from robotic missions?

Human missions are easier because astronauts can fix problems on-site, unlike robots which are fully autonomous. Human missions require life support systems, protection from radiation, and solutions for long-duration space travel, unlike robotic missions. Robotic missions are more complex because they need to carry humans' food and water supplies remotely.

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SPACE EXPLORATION Lunar Exploration Moon Landings

Moon Landings

Historic milestones in Moon landings reveal humanity's evolving reach into lunar exploration

7 Nov 2025

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What was significant about the Chang'e 4 mission in the context of Moon landings?

It was the first crewed mission to land on the Moon. It was the first soft landing on the far side of the Moon. It was the last mission of the Apollo program.

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CULTURE Music Festivals Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury Festival blends music, arts, and 1960s counterculture on 1,500 acres in England

7 Nov 2025

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What cultural movement primarily inspired the ethos and traditions of the Glastonbury Festival?

The punk rock movement of the late 1970s The classical music revival of the early 20th century The 1960s hippie counterculture and free festival movement