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Practice Exam 39 - Great Inventors Quiz

A random quiz on the scientists and inventors who shaped the modern world.

Science & Technology Medium
24
Questions
75%
Pass Mark
No Limit
48
Times Taken
Fresh every time: each attempt draws 24 random questions from a pool of 33 questions, so no two tests are the same.

How it works

  • 1 24 multiple choice questions — answer them all
  • 2 You need 75% correct to pass (that's 18 of 24)
  • 4 Your progress is saved automatically — you can leave and come back

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Sample questions

A sneak peek at the style of questions you'll answer in this practice test.

1. What did John Logie Baird invent?

A The radio
B The first working television system
C The telephone
D The phonograph

2. What is the name of the supercomputer at the Met Office?

A Blue Gene
B ARCHER
C Titan
D Fugaku

3. Which scientist is famous for work on electromagnetism and the electric motor?

A Michael Faraday
B James Clerk Maxwell
C Nikola Tesla
D Alessandro Volta

4. Which scientist is famous for describing the law of gravity?

A Isaac Newton
B Charles Darwin
C Michael Faraday
D Robert Hooke

5. Who invented the television?

A Thomas Edison
B John Logie Baird
C Guglielmo Marconi
D Alexander Graham Bell

These are sample questions for preview. Start the test to see all 24 questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click the "Start Practice Test" button below. You will be presented with 24 multiple-choice questions. Answer all questions and submit to see your results instantly.

You need 75% or higher to pass, which means answering at least 18 out of 24 questions correctly. This matches the official Life in the UK Test pass requirement.

Yes, you can retake this test as many times as you like. Each time you take it, the questions will be randomly shuffled for a fresh experience.