When it comes to keeping up with today’s technology, are you an early adopter or are you somewhat tech-tragic? Are you among those who’ve just got to have the latest gadgets, or are you quite happy sticking to what you know? Take this fun little test and find out where you sit on the tech-scale!
How do you like to keep in touch with friends and family?
A) I write letters – it’s what I’ve always done and I don’t plan on changing
B) I use the trusty telephone
C) I interact with my friends and family throughout the day on social media
D) I like to video call using Skype or FaceTime
When did you last post a letter or card?
A) I wrote a letter and posted it just this morning!
B) Within the last month, but I usually just use the telephone
C) These days I only post cards at Christmas time
D) The only thing I post these days is a status update on social media
When someone says ‘VR’ you think:
A) Very respectfully
B) Video recording
C) Vibration reduction
D) Virtual reality
What features do you look for in a smart-phone?
A) What’s a smart-phone?
B) I just want to be able to make phone calls and send messages
C) Voice recognition, the latest camera technology and touch ID of course
D) Anything that hasn’t been done before!
When we say ‘drone’ you think of:
A) A low, annoying humming noise
B) Something from a sci-fi movie
C) A remote controlled air gadget
D) The latest kind of courier service
When the next, newest piece of tech arrives in store, you:
A) Have no idea what it is and don’t particularly care to know
B) Are interested to know what it does, but it’s got to prove itself among your friends and family before you’ll use it
C) Are pretty keen to have a go, but you’ll read about it online first
D) Can’t wait to get your hands on it and figure it all out for yourself
Technology is…
A) For other people, I’m just fine without it thank you
B) Useful for some things, but it can be a big time waster
C) Changing everything, and I want to be right at the forefront of it all!
D) Fascinating – I don’t always understand it but I like to stay up to date with what’s out there and use it to make my life easier
Results:
Mostly A’s – You Are A Tech Truant
You don’t see the need to adopt new technology and who can blame you? Life is just fine doing things the way you’ve always done them. You’ve mastered the art of making do with what you’ve got – a rare thing these days! But while you’re having a blast playing truant from technology, just remember that the new things you’re missing out on learning, could be things you’d really enjoy. After all, you never stop learning.
Mostly B’s – You Are A Tech Tortoise
You might not be a speediest adopter of new technology, but – as the old story goes – it’s the slow and steady tortoise who eventually wins the race. You get to see those around you prove the usefulness of new technology before you take it up. In the end, you win because you adopt only the tech that best suits your needs. But make sure you don’t slow down to a stand-still when it comes to technology – remember, the tortoise won because he kept going.
Mostly C’s – Y0u Are Pretty Up To Speed
You don’t lose your head when the newest gadgets come out, but you like to stay up to date with technology and give things a go before ruling them out. Whether it’s a silly new game, or a crazy little app – you’re interested to hear about it and can quickly figure out whether it’ll be useful or not. You’re a wealth of knowledge when it comes to technology – be sure to share it with those around you so they can benefit too.
Mostly D’s – You Are Bionically Enthusias-tech
You’re passionate about technology and love seeing the incredible new things that keep getting invented. Technology is changing the world and there’s nowhere you’d rather be than riding the front of that wave. Your enthusiasm is contagious, but remember – not everyone has your mental download speeds. Take it easy while talking tech with your fellow humanoids.