We’re in the long, hot days of summer here in the Northern Hemisphere, and while many of us may not be on summer holidays, our Planet Mainframe Trivia Quiz is going to venture into new territory – mainframes in pop culture!
Mainframes may be known for their reliability and power in the enterprise world, but they’ve also left a lasting impression on pop culture. From Cold War fears to cinematic supercomputers, mainframes have often been portrayed as mysterious, powerful, or even dangerous. This quiz explores how mainframes have appeared outside the data center – the media moments that reveal just how deeply they’ve shaped the cultural narrative around computing.
Grab yourself something cold and test your knowledge of mainframe pop culture trivia!
Sonja Soderlund is an Oregon-based B2B freelance writer. Whether writing about mainframe computers, educational technology, or sustainable retail, she strives to bring clarity to complex issues.