Tech+ Quiz: Are You Ready to Start Your IT Career?

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1. What is the function of a DHCP server?

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This quiz evaluates your readiness for an IT career by testing core IT Fundamentals (Tech+) concepts including hardware, networking, security, and troubleshooting. Designed for college students and aspiring IT professionals, it covers essential knowledge needed for entry-level positions and industry certifications. Assess your foundational IT skills and identify areas fo... see moregrowth. see less

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2. Which of these is NOT a common networking device?

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3. What is the main advantage of solid-state drives over hard drives?

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4. Which command is used to test connectivity between computers?

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5. What does VPN stand for?

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6. Which authentication method uses two separate verification steps?

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7. What is the purpose of antivirus software?

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8. Which Windows utility checks system files for corruption?

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9. What does RAID stand for?

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10. Which is a common symptom of a failing hard drive?

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11. What does CPU stand for in computing?

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12. Which of these is a valid IPv4 address format?

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13. What does BIOS stand for?

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14. Which protocol is used for secure web browsing?

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15. What is a firewall's primary role in network security?

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16. Which OSI model layer deals with physical transmission of data?

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17. What does TCP/IP stand for?

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18. Which storage device uses spinning magnetic platters?

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19. What is the primary function of a motherboard?

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20. Which type of RAM is volatile and loses data when powered off?

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What is the function of a DHCP server?
Which of these is NOT a common networking device?
What is the main advantage of solid-state drives over hard drives?
Which command is used to test connectivity between computers?
What does VPN stand for?
Which authentication method uses two separate verification steps?
What is the purpose of antivirus software?
Which Windows utility checks system files for corruption?
What does RAID stand for?
Which is a common symptom of a failing hard drive?
What does CPU stand for in computing?
Which of these is a valid IPv4 address format?
What does BIOS stand for?
Which protocol is used for secure web browsing?
What is a firewall's primary role in network security?
Which OSI model layer deals with physical transmission of data?
What does TCP/IP stand for?
Which storage device uses spinning magnetic platters?
What is the primary function of a motherboard?
Which type of RAM is volatile and loses data when powered off?
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