Everyday Symbols: Can You Spot the Fakes?

The questions

All 10 questions in this quiz. Correct answers stay hidden until you finish.

1. 1

   The Bluetooth Logo

   • True — ancient letters in a tech logo
   • Fake — no way a tech company uses runes
2. 2

   The USB Trident

   • True — Neptune = universal, makes sense
   • Fake — that explanation sounds too neat
3. 3

   The Recycling Triangle

   • True — three arrows, three steps
   • Fake — the arrows are just decorative
4. 4

   The Power Button

   • Fake — it's just a circle with a line
   • True — it comes from 0 and 1
5. 5

   The Wi-Fi Waves

   • True — obviously radio waves
   • Fake — Wi-Fi doesn't even have an official meaning

Score bands

Your final score places you in one of these bands.

Symbol Stranger0-3

You don't really look at icons, labels, or symbols. The laundry tag? Ignored. The tiny arrow on the gas gauge? Never noticed. You're in good company — most people don't either.

Lucky Guesser4-6

Your instincts aren't bad — some you got right, some you got played on. The world of symbols is sneakier than you'd think.

Symbol Sleuth7-8

You actually pay attention to icons and labels. While everyone else ignores the manual, you're the one reading it. Respect.

Walking Encyclopedia9-10

You don't just recognize symbols — you know where they come from. Next time someone asks 'what does this icon mean?', you're the go-to.

How this quiz works

Each question has one correct answer. When you finish, you get your score and can review every question with the correct answer and, where we have one, a short explanation.