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Sinclair Computers Trivia Quiz

This Quiz covers the popular home computers of the 1980's manufactured by Sinclair.

A multiple-choice quiz by mekon. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
mekon

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
39,965

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What size disks were used by the Spectrum +3? Hint

8''

3.5''

3''

5.25''

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these was Clive Sinclair not responsible for? Hint

ZX80

Spectrum +2

ZX81

Z88

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Question 3 of 10

3. Kempston created the de facto standard for interfacing the ZX Spectrum to what piece of hardware? Hint

Modem

Joystick

Lightpen

Disc Drive

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Question 4 of 10

4. This company created the ZX81 flight simulator, impressing Sinclair so much that they were awarded the contract for the bundle of software that accompanied the ZX Spectrum. Who are they? Hint

Microsoft

Melbourne House

Mastertronic

Psion

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Question 5 of 10

5. To perform a carriage return on a ZX81, which key would you press? Hint

Enter

Return

Newline

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which ZX81 key to erase text? Hint

Baskspace

Erase

Rubout

Delete

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of Sir Clive's machines came equipped with BBC BASIC? Hint

BBC Micro

Spectrum

Z88

ZX80

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many microchips are in the ZX81? Hint

five

seven

six

four

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Question 9 of 10

9. The cassete covers of ZX81 games by Quicksilva suggested which of the following to enhance gameplaying? Hint

Stick blu-tac to the keyboard to locate keys.

Use a rubber band to hold the RAM pack in place

Place an untuned radio near the computer for sound effects.

Place a magnet near your TV screen for groovy colour effects.

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Question 10 of 10

10. What did QL stand for? Hint

Quartz Lampshade

Quark Lepton

Quantum Leap

Quaking Leopard

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What size disks were used by the Spectrum +3?

Answer: 3''

Amstrad were convinced that they had a superior disc format - they were however small capacity, slow devices which cost an arm and a leg!

2. Which of these was Clive Sinclair not responsible for?

Answer: Spectrum +2

The +2 was produced by Amstrad after Sir Clive sold up to Alan Sugar. The Z88 was a sturdy portable machine launched in the late 80's.

3. Kempston created the de facto standard for interfacing the ZX Spectrum to what piece of hardware?

Answer: Joystick

Sinclair computers were designed to be affordable and thus came with very little in the way of built in interfaces.

4. This company created the ZX81 flight simulator, impressing Sinclair so much that they were awarded the contract for the bundle of software that accompanied the ZX Spectrum. Who are they?

Answer: Psion

Psion went on to invest the money from software sales into developing thier handheld organiser.

5. To perform a carriage return on a ZX81, which key would you press?

Answer: Newline

6. Which ZX81 key to erase text?

Answer: Rubout

7. Which of Sir Clive's machines came equipped with BBC BASIC?

Answer: Z88

8. How many microchips are in the ZX81?

Answer: four

9. The cassete covers of ZX81 games by Quicksilva suggested which of the following to enhance gameplaying?

Answer: Stick blu-tac to the keyboard to locate keys.

The flat membrane keyboard had tiny keys, so you had to keep you eye on where you were putting your fingers.

10. What did QL stand for?

Answer: Quantum Leap

The QL was Sinclair's big attempt at cracking the business.

Source: Author mekon

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