Internet Research Exercise

A long time ago I posted this exercise on my website for my students. Maybe you'd like to give it a try!

Introduction 
During your professional career, you will need to find answers to a variety of questions. You will need to obtain information about many different subjects. In fact, you will be surprised and say to yourself, “I never thought I would be researching this!” The world’s information is right in front of you, available through any computer with an Internet connection. The question is – are you skillful at finding new information on the web?

How to play: 
1. It doesn’t matter if you already know the answer – the point is to prove you can find the correct answer on the Internet.
2. You may want to copy and paste this exercise into a document, so you can type in your answers.
3. Speed matters. Practice self-discipline, and don’t get sidetracked reading the entire web page when you find the answer. Focus on accomplishing your mission.

Start the timer! Begin! 

Assignment # 1: 
How many Euros is a US dollar worth today?

Assignment # 2: 
Right now, what is the time and date in Sydney, Australia?
(If you happen to be doing this exercise in Australia, answer this question instead: “Right now, what is the time and date in Paris, France?”

Assignment # 3: 
For grapevines growing in California:
(a) Identify one insect pest
(b) Identify one disease

Assignment # 4: 
What is the default user name and password for the Linksys WAP54G wireless access point?

Assignment # 5: 
What is the circumference of Earth’s moon?

Assignment # 6: 
Express the distance of one mile in meters.

Assignment # 7: 
(a) Which pyramid is the tallest pyramid in Egypt? 
(b) How tall is it?

Assignment # 8: 
Name the 4th Vice President of the United States (not President – Vice President).

Assignment # 9: 
Find a webcam somewhere in the world where it is daylight right now and look at a live seagull.

Stop the timer! How long did it take you to complete all 9 assignments?

Post a reply (but not your answers) – I would love to know your time! 
--Bob