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Take Our Smartphone Challenge Quiz

Let’s see what you know about the basics

AARP

En español

Published April 17, 2023

6 Questions

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Take Our Smartphone Challenge Quiz

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 "question" : "About how many standard ringtones come with most phones?\n",
 "answers" : [ {
 "answer" : "10–15",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "20–30",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "30–50",
 "correctAnswer" : true
 }, {
 "answer" : "50–60",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 } ],
 "multiSelect" : false,
 "explanation" : "Answer: With hundreds of other ringtones available, your options are nearly limitless. \n",
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}, {
 "question" : "What are Bitmojis?\n",
 "answers" : [ {
 "answer" : "Snacks in the shapes of emojis",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Customizable personal avatars",
 "correctAnswer" : true
 }, {
 "answer" : "Smartphone viruses",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Encrypted messages",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 } ],
 "multiSelect" : false,
 "explanation" : "Answer: Bitmojis are a great way to share your fun and quirky side with friends. \n",
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}, {
 "question" : "Why should you keep your OS updated?\n",
 "answers" : [ {
 "answer" : "To keep your phone’s data secure",
 "correctAnswer" : true
 }, {
 "answer" : "So your phone doesn’t crash",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "To keep your phone’s battery healthy",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "So you don’t lose your passwords",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 } ],
 "multiSelect" : false,
 "explanation" : "Answer: Updating your phone’s OS is important for both safety and functionality.\n",
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}, {
 "question" : "How can you capture a landscape photo using your phone’s camera?\n",
 "answers" : [ {
 "answer" : "Turn your phone on its side",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Select the “Pano” option",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Place a person in the scene to show scale",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "All of the above",
 "correctAnswer" : true
 } ],
 "multiSelect" : false,
 "explanation" : "Capturing landscapes is both an art and a science, combining phone features and compositional elements.\n",
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}, {
 "question" : "What is one way you can conserve your phone’s battery?\n",
 "answers" : [ {
 "answer" : "Only listen to soft music",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Charge your phone less frequently",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Limit which apps are running in the background when not in use",
 "correctAnswer" : true
 }, {
 "answer" : "Don’t get your phone wet",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 } ],
 "multiSelect" : false,
 "explanation" : "Answer: Many apps keep running in the background when you’re not using them, which drains your battery.\n",
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}, {
 "question" : "How often do experts say you should you go through your apps and delete the ones you don’t use?\n",
 "answers" : [ {
 "answer" : "Once a week",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Once a month",
 "correctAnswer" : true
 }, {
 "answer" : "Twice a year",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Once a year",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 } ],
 "multiSelect" : false,
 "explanation" : "Answer: You can prevent clutter by going through your phone regularly and deleting unused apps.\n",
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} ]

Quiz Progress

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