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

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Thames
T
Thames
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 7097 | Total Attempts: 80,150
| Questions: 20 | Updated: Jul 2, 2026
Quiz
Please wait...
Question 1 / 21
🏆 Rank #--
0 %
0/100
Score 0/100

1. What is the function of a DHCP server?

Submit
Please wait...
About This Quiz
Tech+ Quiz: Are You Ready To Start Your IT Career? - Quiz

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

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

You may optionally provide this to label your report, leaderboard, or certificate.

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

Submit

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

Submit

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

Submit

5. What does VPN stand for?

Submit

6. Which authentication method uses two separate verification steps?

Submit

7. What is the purpose of antivirus software?

Submit

8. Which Windows utility checks system files for corruption?

Submit

9. What does RAID stand for?

Submit

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

Submit

11. What does CPU stand for in computing?

Submit

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

Submit

13. What does BIOS stand for?

Submit

14. Which protocol is used for secure web browsing?

Submit

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

Submit

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

Submit

17. What does TCP/IP stand for?

Submit

18. Which storage device uses spinning magnetic platters?

Submit

19. What is the primary function of a motherboard?

Submit

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

Submit
×
Saved
Thank you for your feedback!
View My Results
Cancel
  • All
    All (20)
  • Unanswered
    Unanswered ()
  • Answered
    Answered ()
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?
play-Mute sad happy unanswered_answer up-hover down-hover success oval cancel Check box square blue
Alert!