Friday Quiz Answers 17/10/2025

  1. Which sticky office essential was accidentally invented while trying to create a super-strong adhesive?
    Answer: Post-it Notes - Invented accidentally by 3M while trying to create a strong adhesive.
  2. What common office item was originally called a "press stud fastener"?
    Answer: Velcro - Originally referred to as a press stud fastener before gaining its brand name.

  3. In Japan, it’s not unusual for employees to do what at their desk as a sign of dedication?
    Answer: Sleep (napping) - Inemuri, or “sleeping while present,” is a sign of hard work in Japan.

  4. What tech giant started in a garage before becoming a global office staple?
    Answer: Hewlett-Packard (HP) - Founded in a garage, often credited as the birthplace of Silicon Valley.

  5. What day of the week is statistically the most common for sick days in the UK?
    Answer: Monday - Statistically the most common day for UK sick leave.

  6. In which country is it common for workplaces to allow employees to take a nap during the workday?
    Answer: China - Some companies encourage or mandate post-lunch nap breaks.

  7. In the 1950s, which food item was a standard fixture in IBM employee vending machines?
    Answer: Canned tuna - A protein-rich snack offered in IBM vending machines during the 1950s. 

  8. Which office job title, once common, is now mostly extinct due to modern tech?
    Answer: Typist - A once-common role now largely replaced by word processing software. 

  9. What unusual item did a Swedish company implant in some employees' hands to replace keycards?
    Answer: Microchips - Implanted in hands to allow secure access and functionality. 

  10. What workplace-related invention did Laszlo Biro create that revolutionised writing?
    Answer: Ballpoint pen - Invented by Laszlo Biro, transforming everyday writing. 

Bright Source Bonus Question

Q. Which lighting metric is used to measure how accurately a light source displays colours compared to natural light?
Answer: Colour Rendering Index (CRI) – CRI measures how accurately a light source reveals the true colours of objects compared to natural daylight. A higher CRI (typically 80 or above) is better for environments where colour accuracy matters — like offices, retail, or design spaces.