1 in 10 Americans Think HTML Is An STD, Study Finds

If we're talking high-tech Americans, you may want to avoid using jargon.A recent study found that many Americans are lost when it comes to technology-related terms , with 11 % saying they thought HTML - A language used to create web sites - was a sexually transmitted disease .The study was conducted by Vouchercloud.net a coupon website , as a way to determine how users are savvy when it comes to terms of technology.VIDEO : Unboxing the multipurpose sensor Peculiar Spotter"Technology is a huge interest to our user base , and month after month we see thousands of people who visit our site for coupons and offers to use when buying your favorite products technology ," said a company spokesman in a statement. "It seems that very few of us have to update our definitions technology. "

In addition to HTML , there were some other fun findings :

    77 % of respondents could not identify what SEO means . SEO stands for "search - engine optimization "
    27 % identified "gigabyte " as an insect that is commonly found in South America . A gigabyte is a unit of measure for the storage capacity of an electronic device .
    42 % said they believed a " motherboard " was " the deck of a cruise ship. " A motherboard is usually a circuit board that contains many of the key components of a computer.
    23% create a "MP3 " was a robot from "Star Wars ." Actually, it is an audio file .
    18 % identified "Blu - ray" as a marine animal. This is a disc format typically used for storing high-definition video .
    15 % said they believed that the " software " is comfortable clothing. The software is a general term for computer programs .
    12 % said " USB " is the acronym for a European country. In fact, is a type of USB connector.


Despite the incorrect responses , 61% of respondents said it is important to have a good knowledge of technology in this day and age .

The study involved 2,392 men and women 18 years of age or older . Participants were not told that the study was looking specifically their knowledge of technology terms . They were presented with terms of both technology and non- technology and were asked to choose between three possible definitions ."So , why a mixture of two normal words used and related technology, " the company said in a statement.[ Update 9:40 a.m. PT March 5: The origin and veracity of the survey has been questioned by a website of journalistic ethics . The company that conducted the survey , 10 Yetis Public Relations , said that his work and has provided the complete results of the survey.The survey is "100 % original, and is a valid survey," said Leanne Thomas, a senior account executive 10 Yetis Public Relations.Thomas said the survey was conducted by mail over seven days. She said the survey participants were given no incentive to respond .