Telegram (software) - Quiz
  • 1. What is required to sign up for Telegram?
A) An email address
B) A social media account
C) A username only
D) A phone number or an anonymous +888 number
  • 2. Can a user's phone number be seen by everyone on Telegram?
A) Only verified accounts can see other users' numbers.
B) Phone numbers are never shared on Telegram.
C) Yes, it is always visible to all users.
D) No, it is hidden by default and only visible to the user's contacts.
  • 3. How long does a Telegram account remain active before being deleted?
A) 12 months without any change possible.
B) Indefinitely unless manually deleted.
C) 6 months with no option for extension.
D) Up to 18 months, depending on user settings.
  • 4. What is the maximum file size that can be sent via Telegram?
A) 4 GB with Premium, otherwise 2 GB
B) 10 GB
C) 5 GB
D) 1 GB
  • 5. Can messages in private chats on Telegram be edited after being sent?
A) No, they cannot be edited once sent.
B) Yes, for up to 48 hours.
C) Only within the first 24 hours.
D) Editing is possible indefinitely.
  • 6. What happens when a user changes their phone number in Telegram?
A) The account is reassigned to the new number without exporting data or notifying contacts.
B) A backup of all data is sent to the user's email.
C) All messages are deleted and contacts are notified.
D) The old number remains associated with the account.
  • 7. Can Telegram users import chat history from other messaging apps?
A) Only from WhatsApp.
B) No, importing from other apps is not supported.
C) Only to WhatsApp.
D) Yes, from WhatsApp, Line, and KakaoTalk.
  • 8. What feature allows users to continue typing a message across different devices?
A) Cloud draft
B) Message sync
C) Draft save
D) Cross-device messaging
  • 9. How can Telegram messages be translated?
A) By opening the context menu or with one click for Premium users.
B) Messages must be sent to a translator bot.
C) Translation is not available on Telegram.
D) Only by copying and pasting into a translation service.
  • 10. What type of encryption does a Secret Chat use?
A) No encryption, it is stored on Telegram's servers.
B) End-to-end encryption with perfect forward secrecy
C) Encryption only for text messages.
D) Standard encryption available to all chats.
  • 11. Can Secret Chats be accessed from multiple devices?
A) They are stored in cloud storage for access anywhere.
B) Yes, they can be accessed from any logged-in device.
C) Only two devices at a time.
D) No, they are accessible only on the device where they were started.
  • 12. What happens to messages in Secret Chats when the user logs out?
A) Only media files are deleted, text remains.
B) The chat self-destructs.
C) Messages remain accessible until manually deleted.
D) They are backed up to Telegram's servers.
  • 13. Can users schedule messages on Telegram?
A) Only Premium users can schedule messages.
B) Scheduling is only for group chats.
C) No, messages must be sent immediately.
D) Yes, they can be sent at a specific time or when the recipient is online.
  • 14. What format do Telegram stickers use?
A) .gif and .bmp
B) WebP or WebM
C) .png and .jpg
D) .tiff and .svg
  • 15. Can reactions be used in group chats on Telegram?
A) Reactions are always available in all chat types.
B) Yes, but they must be enabled by admins.
C) No, reactions are only for private chats.
D) Only Premium users can use reactions in groups.
  • 16. How can Telegram messages be forwarded without revealing the original sender?
A) Forwarding always reveals the sender's identity.
B) This feature is not available.
C) Only media messages can have hidden senders.
D) By selecting the option to hide the sender's identity.
  • 17. Can Telegram users organize their chats into folders?
A) Yes, with options like 'Unread' and 'Muted', or custom separations.
B) No, chats cannot be organized into folders.
C) Only Premium users can create chat folders.
D) Folders are only available for group chats.
  • 18. What is a feature exclusive to Telegram's Secret Chats?
A) Reactions with special effects.
B) Self-destructing messages after being read.
C) Importing chat history from other apps.
D) Sending files up to 10 GB.
  • 19. On what date was Telegram removed from the App Store in 2026?
A) 4 August 2026
B) 5 August 2026
C) 1 August 2026
D) 3 August 2026
  • 20. What was the reason given by Apple for removing Telegram from the App Store?
A) Inappropriate advertising content
B) Content violating its guidelines against child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
C) Security vulnerabilities in the app
D) Data privacy concerns
  • 21. How many groups and channels associated with CSAM did Telegram block during 2026?
A) Approximately 500,000
B) More than 337,900
C) Over 100,000
D) Less than 50,000
  • 22. What did Durov criticize Apple for?
A) Ignoring user complaints
B) Not removing the content quickly enough
C) Removing Telegram before contacting the company
D) Failing to apologize publicly
  • 23. In October 2013, how many daily active users did Telegram announce it had?
A) 200,000
B) 100,000
C) 50,000
D) 500,000
  • 24. How many monthly active users did Telegram have by March 2014?
A) 50 million
B) 45 million
C) 25 million
D) 35 million
  • 25. What event in South Korea contributed to a surge in Telegram's user base in October 2014?
A) Government surveillance plans
B) Cyber attack
C) Internet blackout
D) New app release
  • 26. In February 2016, how many monthly active users did Telegram report?
A) 80 million
B) 120 million
C) 100 million
D) 150 million
  • 27. As of March 2018, what was the number of Telegram's monthly active users?
A) 220 million
B) 200 million
C) 250 million
D) 180 million
  • 28. By October 2019, how many monthly active users did Telegram have?
A) 350 million
B) 400 million
C) 300 million
D) 250 million
  • 29. As of January 2021, how many monthly active users did Telegram approximately have?
A) 400 million
B) 550 million
C) 600 million
D) 500 million
  • 30. What percentage of Telegram's total installs came from India in August 2021?
A) 30%
B) 15%
C) 18%
D) 22%
  • 31. In June 2022, how many monthly active users did Telegram report?
A) 800 million
B) 750 million
C) 600 million
D) 700 million
  • 32. When did Telegram surpass 1 billion monthly active users?
A) March 2025
B) December 2024
C) July 2024
D) January 2026
  • 33. Where are Telegram's headquarters located as of 2024?
A) London, United Kingdom
B) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
C) Saint Petersburg, Russia
D) Berlin, Germany
  • 34. What was the largest market for Telegram as of March 2025?
A) India
B) United States
C) Brazil
D) Russia
  • 35. What was Pavel Durov's previous venture before founding Telegram?
A) WhatsApp
B) Instagram
C) The Russian social network VK
D) Facebook
  • 36. In what year did Pavel and Nikolai Durov leave VK due to government pressure?
A) 2013
B) 2016
C) 2014
D) 2015
  • 37. What protocol is the basis for Telegram Messenger?
A) Open Whisper Systems
B) ZRTP
C) Signal Protocol
D) MTProto
  • 38. How many legal requests from India did Telegram process between January to September 2024?
A) 203
B) 5,000
C) 10,000
D) 6,992
  • 39. What type of messaging does Telegram channels support?
A) One-way feeds
B) Two-way chats
C) Private messages
D) Group discussions
  • 40. Which service moved from WhatsApp to Telegram in December 2019?
A) Bloomberg News
B) Business Insider
C) The New York Times
D) Financial Times
  • 41. What feature allows Telegram groups to create subgroups dedicated to various subjects?
A) Using bots for moderation
B) Splitting into topics
C) Enabling content protection
D) Creating channels
  • 42. When were one-on-one calls first available on Telegram?
A) In June 2021
B) In August 2020
C) Since 2017
D) In December 2020
  • 43. When were group voice chats added to Telegram?
A) In December 2020
B) In June 2021
C) In August 2020
D) Since 2017
  • 44. What feature is supported by both group voice and video chats on Telegram?
A) Automatic call recording
B) Real-time translation
C) Picture-in-picture video
D) Background music
  • 45. What can be integrated with third-party apps like OBS Studio and XSplit on Telegram?
A) Livestreams in channels
B) One-on-one video calls
C) Group voice chats
D) Private messages
  • 46. What is a feature of Telegram's group video chats?
A) Background music
B) Automatic translation
C) Noise suppression
D) Virtual backgrounds
  • 47. When were video stickers added to Telegram?
A) August 2019
B) January 2022
C) May 2024
D) June 2022
  • 48. What type of emoji did Telegram introduce in August 2019?
A) Animated emoji
B) Static emoji
C) Video stickers
D) Interactive emoji
  • 49. When were interactive emoji added to Telegram?
A) May 2024
B) June 2022
C) September 2021
D) August 2019
  • 50. When were reactions first added to Telegram?
A) 2019
B) 2023
C) 2022
D) 2021
  • 51. In which month and year did free users gain access to more emoji reactions?
A) May 2024
B) June 2022
C) August 2019
D) September 2022
  • 52. When were People Nearby and Groups Near Me features removed from Telegram?
A) 2024
B) 2021
C) 2023
D) 2022
  • 53. When was Telegram Premium launched?
A) 19 June 2022
B) May 2024
C) January 2022
D) September 2021
  • 54. Which platform allows users to purchase Telegram Premium with cryptocurrency?
A) Google Wallet
B) Fragment
C) Apple Pay
D) PayPal
  • 55. What is one of the features available to Telegram Premium users?
A) Automatic translation for all messages
B) Unlimited voice message transcription
C) Access to all third-party apps
D) Free stickers for all chats
  • 56. What is one way users can obtain Telegram Premium subscriptions?
A) Requesting them as a gift from friends
B) Winning them through official Channel Giveaways
C) Downloading from third-party websites
D) Purchasing them on Amazon
  • 57. When were message effects introduced in Telegram?
A) June 2022
B) May 2024
C) September 2021
D) August 2019
  • 58. What are Collectible Gifts registered on the TON blockchain as?
A) Blockchain assets
B) NFTs
C) Cryptocurrency
D) Digital tokens
  • 59. Which rapper partnered with Telegram to release a set of limited edition collectible gifts in July 2025?
A) Kanye West
B) Snoop Dogg
C) Drake
D) Jay-Z
  • 60. What system did Telegram begin using for new sets of collectible gifts in November 2025?
A) Fixed pricing
B) Pay-per-use
C) Auction-based system
D) Subscription model
  • 61. What is the maximum file size for images and videos that can be uploaded to Telegraph articles?
A) 20 MB
B) 15 MB
C) 10 MB
D) 5 MB
  • 62. Which university team provided a formal correctness proof for MTProto 2.0?
A) Stanford University
B) MIT
C) University of Udine, Italy
D) Harvard University
  • 63. What tool did the University of Udine team use to verify MTProto 2.0?
A) ProVerif
B) EasyCrypt
C) OpenSSL
D) CryptoVerif
  • 64. What type of attack is possible if users do not verify key fingerprints?
A) Brute force attack
B) Cross-site scripting (XSS)
C) Man-in-the-middle attack
D) SQL injection
  • 65. What model did the University of Udine team use for their verification?
A) OpenSSL model
B) Symbolic Dolev-Yao model
C) Computational model
D) AES model
  • 66. Which audio formats are supported by Telegram's built-in media viewer?
A) WMA, APE, Musepack
B) ALAC, DSD, MPC
C) MP3, FLAC, Vorbis, Opus, AAC
D) RA, MOD, S3M
  • 67. Which non-traditional platform does Telegram support through the Telekram client?
A) BlackBerry OS
B) Palm OS
C) Windows Phone
D) KaiOS
  • 68. What functionality do Telegram's public APIs allow developers to create?
A) Social media platforms
B) Online shopping websites
C) Their own instant messaging applications
D) Video streaming services
  • 69. What external service does Telegram offer functions to integrate with for making payments?
A) Venmo
B) Square
C) PayPal
D) Stripe
  • 70. What is the name of Telegram's confidential compute network for running open-source models?
A) Telegram Cloud
B) AI Hub
C) Cocoon
D) OpenAI Network
  • 71. Which AI feature allows users to summarize long posts in Telegram channels?
A) AI stylizers
B) AI summaries
C) AI translators
D) AI editors
  • 72. What was the value range of Telegram according to press reports before the bonds placement?
A) $10–20 billion
B) $30–40 billion
C) $40–50 billion
D) $20–30 billion
  • 73. Who was responsible for developing the codebase behind TON?
A) External developers
B) Nikolai Durov
C) Pavel Durov
D) The Telegram team
  • 74. What was Telegram's native cryptocurrency called?
A) DurovToken
B) TONcoin
C) Gram
D) TelegramCoin
  • 75. Which type of chats on Telegram uses end-to-end encryption?
A) Secret Chats
B) All user messages
C) Group Chats
D) Channel Posts
  • 76. What did Filippo Valsorda call the flaw in MTProto v1?
A) A necessary feature for server management.
B) A minor inconvenience with no real impact.
C) The most backdoor-looking bug he had ever seen.
D) An enhancement to user privacy.
  • 77. Who warned about Russia recruiting saboteurs through Telegram?
A) US officials
B) Pavel Durov
C) Maia Sandu
D) Martin Jäger
  • 78. Which country's president denounced Telegram for refusing collaboration against illegal activities?
A) France
B) Moldova
C) Myanmar
D) Brazil
  • 79. What action did Telegram take in December 2016 regarding ISIS-related content?
A) Collaborated with the US government.
B) Stopped all communications on the platform.
C) Began publishing daily moderation statistics.
D) Banned all users related to ISIS.
  • 80. Who announced the appearance of a Telegram bot selling personal data of Ukrainian citizens on May 11, 2020?
A) Mykhailo Fedorov
B) Volodymyr Flents
C) Hyderabad Police
D) Apple
  • 81. What app's data was reportedly contained in the Telegram bot that sold personal information of Ukrainians?
A) Facebook
B) Diia application
C) WhatsApp
D) Telegram itself
  • 82. How many people were confirmed to be involved in criminal activity related to the Telegram bot selling Ukrainian data?
A) 15,000
B) 30
C) 350,000
D) 25
  • 83. What type of content led Apple to block a Telegram bot in 2020?
A) Deepfake pornography
B) Copyrighted media
C) Child abuse content
D) Terrorism-related content
  • 84. What type of fraud is most commonly associated with Telegram, as mentioned in the text?
A) Prepaid tasks scams
B) Credit card fraud
C) Phishing attacks
D) Identity theft
  • 85. From which country did the prepaid task fraud that duped Indian citizens originate?
A) Singapore
B) China
C) Spain
D) Russia
  • 86. What was the judge's final decision regarding the temporary blocking of Telegram in Spain?
A) The order was annulled as 'disproportionate'
B) The order was upheld permanently
C) The order was delayed indefinitely
D) The order was modified to include more restrictions
  • 87. Under which act is Telegram required to provide updated user numbers in the EU?
A) Consumer Rights Directive
B) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
C) Digital Services Act (DSA)
D) Telecommunications Act
  • 88. Which German public media broadcaster closed its Telegram channel in August 2025 due to advertisement issues?
A) NDR
B) BR
C) ZDF
D) ARD
  • 89. What was the name of the NDR's closed Telegram channel that published news summaries?
A) NDR Info
B) ARD News
C) Deutschland Nachrichten
D) tagesschau
  • 90. Which agreement places strict rules on how German public media broadcasters may generate revenue from advertisements?
A) General Data Protection Regulation
B) Rundfunkstaatsvertrag (Interstate Broadcasting Agreement)
C) Telecommunications Act
D) Digital Services Act
  • 91. What type of advertisements were described as 'shady' or 'fraudulent' on the NDR's Telegram channel?
A) Product placements
B) News articles
C) Sports bets
D) Technology gadgets
  • 92. Which marketplace did Telegram block in 2025 for being used by online scammers?
A) TrustShield
B) Huione Guarantee
C) ScamNet
D) FraudSafe
  • 93. Which nationalities primarily composed the criminal network found on Telegram?
A) Russian nationals
B) American nationals
C) Chinese nationals
D) German nationals
  • 94. What type of terminology did the group use to refer to their victims?
A) Legal terminology
B) Financial terminology
C) Medical terminology
D) Automotive terminology
  • 95. Which OSINT service can retrieve information from multiple sources using a Telegram ID?
A) 'DataHunt'
B) 'InfoTrack'
C) 'SpyNet'
D) 'Glaz Boga'
  • 96. Which celebrity has used Telegram channels?
A) Tom Cruise
B) Leonardo DiCaprio
C) Arnold Schwarzenegger
D) Brad Pitt
  • 97. Name a politician who has used Telegram channels.
A) Joe Biden
B) Narendra Modi
C) Emmanuel Macron
D) Angela Merkel
  • 98. Which country's former president is known to have used Telegram?
A) Colombia (Iván Duque)
B) Brazil (Jair Bolsonaro)
C) Argentina (Mauricio Macri)
D) Chile (Sebastián Piñera)
  • 99. Which former Mexican president has used Telegram?
A) Andrés Manuel López Obrador
B) Felipe Calderón
C) Carlos Salinas de Gortari
D) Enrique Peña Nieto
  • 100. Which former Singaporean Prime Minister has used Telegram?
A) Goh Chok Tong
B) Lee Hsien Loong
C) Lim Hng Kiang
D) Tony Tan
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