IT Quiz

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Test your IT knowledge with fun, multiple-choice quizzes on tech support, troubleshooting, networking, hardware, software, and more.

  • Difficulty - Medium
    Total Plays - 4
    Allowed Time - 10 sec
    Best time - 1.488 sec

    What does POST stand for in computing?

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    Explanation:
    Power-On Self Test (POST) checks system hardware before the OS boots.
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  • Difficulty - Easy
    Total Plays - 2
    Allowed Time - 10 sec
    Best time - 3.987 sec

    What is the main role of a firewall?

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    Explanation:
    Firewalls monitor and control incoming/outgoing traffic to prevent intrusions.
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  • Difficulty - Medium
    Total Plays - 2
    Allowed Time - 10 sec
    Best time - 1.504 sec

    Which port is used by HTTPS?

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    Explanation:
    HTTPS uses port 443 for secure web traffic encryption.
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  • Difficulty - Hard
    Total Plays - 2
    Allowed Time - 10 sec
    Best time - 3.079 sec

    What is the default port number for SSH?

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    Explanation:
    SSH (Secure Shell) uses port 22 for encrypted remote connections.
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  • Difficulty - Easy
    Total Plays - 4
    Allowed Time - 10 sec
    Best time - 2.856 sec

    Which tool lets you view logs and errors in Windows?

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    Explanation:
    Event Viewer displays logs of system warnings, errors, and crash reports.
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  • Difficulty - Easy
    Total Plays - 2
    Allowed Time - 10 sec
    Best time - 2.149 sec

    What does Ctrl + Z do in most applications?

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    Explanation:
    Ctrl + Z reverses the last action in most software
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  • Difficulty - Easy
    Total Plays - 3
    Allowed Time - 10 sec
    Best time - 3.015 sec

    Which Windows utility lets you manage startup programs?

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    Explanation:
    In Windows 10/11, you can control startup apps via Task Manager → Startup tab.
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  • Difficulty - Easy
    Total Plays - 2
    Allowed Time - 10 sec
    Best time - 5.632 sec

    What is the safest way to remove a USB flash drive?

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    Explanation:
    Safely removing prevents data corruption and ensures all transfers are complete.
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  • Difficulty - Medium
    Total Plays - 1
    Allowed Time - 10 sec
    Best time - 1.669 sec

    Which Windows shortcut opens the Run dialog?

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    Explanation:
    Windows + R opens the Run box to launch commands quickly.
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  • Difficulty - Medium
    Total Plays - 3
    Allowed Time - 10 sec
    Best time - 1.913 sec

    Which component stores the BIOS/UEFI settings?

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    Explanation:
    The CMOS battery keeps BIOS settings when the computer is powered off.
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  • Difficulty - Easy
    Total Plays - 2
    Allowed Time - 10 sec
    Best time - 2.405 sec

    Which Windows tool checks for corrupted system files?

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    Explanation:
    The System File Checker (sfc /scannow) scans and repairs corrupted system files.
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  • Difficulty - Medium
    Total Plays - 0
    Allowed Time - 10 sec
    Best time - --

    What does Ctrl + Alt + Del do in Windows 10/11?

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    Explanation:
    It gives options like Task Manager, Switch User, Lock, or Sign Out.
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  • Difficulty - Medium
    Total Plays - 1
    Allowed Time - 10 sec
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    Which Windows utility shows hardware drivers?

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    Explanation:
    Device Manager lets you view, update, and troubleshoot drivers.
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  • Difficulty - Easy
    Total Plays - 1
    Allowed Time - 10 sec
    Best time - 4.186 sec

    What is the main purpose of Windows Update?

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    Explanation:
    Windows Update installs bug fixes, drivers, and security updates.
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