Author Topic: Computer Hope Quiz... (Read 15794 times)

stevejohnson1958 · « **on:** June 10, 2008, 10:24:50 AM »

After all this time...I finally decided to sit down and take CH's quiz.

I have to admit...I tried to go through it as fast as I possibly could...thinking there may have been a time limit...but, boy...was I surprised when I found out there wasn't.

Anyway...thought I'd post my results for those who would like to laugh at my score.

Cheers to the CH Admin...for coming up with a neat little quiz. Now I have to go back and study the areas where I failed miserably at.

For those of you who'd like a laugh...

Calum · « **Reply #1 on:** June 10, 2008, 11:43:43 AM »

I may go and take them myself.
I did start it once, but quite when I answered about 10, I thought there'd be a few hundred or something.
98 is OK though, if I get some time I'll go do it.
N`ot a bad score Steve, I think some of those questions are really hard.

stevejohnson1958 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 10, 2008, 11:46:55 AM »

When I look back at the one's I missed...I could hide my head in the dirt...

Don't forget to post your results, Calum...

I wasn't going to, at first, but thought...hey everyone should know...I'm not proud.

Know what I mean?

BTW...good luck!

Calum · « **Reply #3 on:** June 10, 2008, 12:33:23 PM »

OK, results attached.

Quote from: Saviour on June 10, 2008, 11:46:55 AM

When I look back at the one's I missed...I could hide my head in the dirt...

I know exactly what you mean.
Some of them I clicked and then realised what the answer was, but I didn't cheat. Of the ones I guessed at, I got only 2 right, which doesn't quite follow the law of averages.

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stevejohnson1958 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2008, 01:32:24 PM »

Way to go, Calum! Nice job!

Calum · « **Reply #5 on:** June 10, 2008, 01:41:44 PM »

Thanks.
For anyone wondering, the quiz is here - http://www.computerhope.com/cgi-bin/quiz.pl - in case you can't find it.
For anyone interested, I did cheat afterwards to see what full marks got, and the highest band is Computer Expert, there's nothing above that.

michaewlewis · « **Reply #6 on:** June 10, 2008, 01:57:40 PM »

Computer Hope Quiz Results

Total questions answered: 98
Total questions answered correctly: 77
Total questions answered incorrectly: 21
Your overall percent: 78%
Your rating: Computer Professional

computeruler · « **Reply #7 on:** June 10, 2008, 05:50:07 PM »

Total questions answered: 98
Total questions answered correctly: 51
Total questions answered incorrectly: 47
Your overall percent: 52%
Your rating: Computer Professional

most of this was like old stuff and software which isnt my strong point

CBMatt · « **Reply #8 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:33:45 PM »

The "What is Unix short for?" question comes up twice. I don't remember the first instance, but the second was #60.

Computer Hope Quiz Results

Total questions answered: 98
Total questions answered correctly: 78
Total questions answered incorrectly: 20
Your overall percent: 79%
Your rating: Computer Professional

Zylstra · « **Reply #9 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:36:38 PM »

I dont have the attention span, so, I guess I score 0/98 since I never took it...

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #10 on:** June 10, 2008, 11:10:28 PM »

I tried taking it a few months ago. I was interrupted half way though.

I'll go ahead and sit it again this week.

homer · « **Reply #11 on:** June 10, 2008, 11:29:49 PM »

Computer Hope Quiz Results

Total questions answered: 98
Total questions answered correctly: 59
Total questions answered incorrectly: 39
Your overall percent: 60%
Your rating: Computer Professional

yeah...needs more hardware...current hardware...

Computer Hope Admin · « **Reply #12 on:** June 10, 2008, 11:55:25 PM »

Quote from: Saviour on June 10, 2008, 10:24:50 AM

Cheers to the CH Admin...for coming up with a neat little quiz. Now I have to go back and study the areas where I failed miserably at.

You're welcome and thank you for the compliments.

Quote from: CBMatt on June 10, 2008, 08:33:45 PM

The "What is Unix short for?" question comes up twice. I don't remember the first instance, but the second was #60.

I originally based the quiz off of all previous monthly quizzes that have been posted on Computer Hope over the past few years. I've received a lot of complaints about some of the questions and have been trying to fix what I can.

Example: the XP question that used to say the upcoming version of Windows.

I've updated #60 to something else. Direct link to new #60:

http://www.computerhope.com/cgi-bin/quiz.pl?60

Sometime in the future I plan on revising the code to offer some additional features. Off the top of my head I know the top requested things are:

- Disable the ability to go back and cheat.
- Break the quiz up into categories; e.g. networking, windows, dos, etc.

As always I'm open to suggestions and new quiz questions also if you see any other problems please let me know or send an e-mail to webmasters.

A full listing of all questions without going through the script is also at:
http://www.computerhope.com/answer.htm

I'd post my results but I've dealt with these questions so many times that I've pretty much got the whole thing memorized so pretty sure it would be 100 without cheating.

Aegis · « **Reply #13 on:** June 11, 2008, 01:06:59 AM »

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Computer Hope Quiz Results

Total questions answered: 98
Total questions answered correctly: 82
Total questions answered incorrectly: 16
Your overall percent: 83%
Your rating: Computer Expert

Expert...as if...

Zylstra · « **Reply #14 on:** June 11, 2008, 02:01:36 AM »

Quote from: Computer Hope Admin on June 10, 2008, 11:55:25 PM

Sometime in the future I plan on revising the code to offer some additional features. Off the top of my head I know the top requested things are:

- Disable the ability to go back and cheat.
- Break the quiz up into categories; e.g. networking, windows, dos, etc.

As always I'm open to suggestions and new quiz questions also if you see any other problems please let me know or send an e-mail to webmasters.

Like, a Microsoft Clippy that dances and does backflips with fireworks in the background if you get 89% or higher?

stevejohnson1958 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 11, 2008, 04:58:21 AM »

What would be nice, Nathan...is to see the quiz broken down into categories. Preventing cheating would be nice, as well.

It would also be a good idea if you could add a malware category...with questions along that topic in regard to specific software like HijackThis, etc., etc. The tests could be used to determine if an individual would qualify for a particular position within the forum such as Moderator, or Malware Specialist.

I mean...say a person wants to help within the Malware forum, there could be a particular test this individual could take...and based on their background...and scoring on the test...this info could be used to determine whether or not the individual would be a good candidate for that position.

Just a thought...

Zylstra · « **Reply #16 on:** June 11, 2008, 01:52:39 PM »

Aww... testing to become a moderator?

Had that been implemented at the time that I became one, I probably wouldent be posting this right now.

stevejohnson1958 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 11, 2008, 02:01:08 PM »

Why's that?

Ivy · « **Reply #18 on:** June 11, 2008, 02:05:05 PM »

Quote from: Zylstra on June 11, 2008, 01:52:39 PM

Had that been implemented at the time that I became one, I probably wouldent be posting this right now.

Haha, but no seriously I don't think you'd fail, you'd pass by one or two marks margin.
I still remember the poll for your becoming a moderator J.

I miss Dilbert now!!

!~:.Pink Floyd.:~! · « **Reply #19 on:** June 11, 2008, 02:05:58 PM »

thats cool

Kip · « **Reply #20 on:** June 11, 2008, 02:47:00 PM »

Computer Hope Quiz Results for Kip

Total questions answered: 98
Total questions answered correctly: 66
Total questions answered incorrectly: 32
Your overall percent: 67%
Your rating: Computer Professional

Aegis · « **Reply #21 on:** June 11, 2008, 03:01:08 PM »

The quiz is a good test of general knowledge, especially for some of us who were around when some of the "older" questions were still really relevant to the computer scene.

Some of the questions are arcane, but some are "gimme's," too.

Zylstra · « **Reply #22 on:** June 11, 2008, 03:56:45 PM »

Quote from: Saviour on June 11, 2008, 02:01:08 PM

Why's that?

I plain and simply dont have the attention span to even complete something like that.

The same goes for standardized tests in school, like the WASL, ITBS, NWEA, etc... I tend to fail because I find that about 20 questions in, I am circling the same answer, or my mind floats off topic, and I just cant pay attention to it.

(Why am I able to sit in front of the computer for hours on end? I have no idea..)

michaewlewis · « **Reply #23 on:** June 11, 2008, 04:43:55 PM »

Quote from: Aegis on June 11, 2008, 03:01:08 PM

Some of the questions are arcane, but some are "gimme's," too.

What does CPU stand for? Certified Personal Umbrella

computeruler · « **Reply #24 on:** June 11, 2008, 07:11:59 PM »

ROFL! hahaha

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #25 on:** June 12, 2008, 07:13:05 AM »

I hate quizzes

Total questions answered: 98
Total questions answered correctly: 76
Total questions answered incorrectly: 22
Your overall percent: 77%
Your rating: Computer Professional

reaper_tbs · « **Reply #26 on:** June 12, 2008, 08:03:29 AM »

Ahh, I see.

Zylstra · « **Reply #27 on:** June 12, 2008, 01:46:19 PM »

Quote from: Ivy on June 11, 2008, 02:05:05 PM

Quote from: Zylstra on June 11, 2008, 01:52:39 PM
Had that been implemented at the time that I became one, I probably wouldent be posting this right now.
I still remember the poll for your becoming a moderator J.

You know, in that poll asking if I should be a moderator or not, it turned out like this:

Yes: 8
Maybe: 13
No: 14

Sure, the amount of "Maybe's" divided by two (= 6.5) plus 8 (= 14.5 ) equals slightly more than the "No" count (= 15 when rounded) but, I really didnt have much support at all.

I really liked the approach that Nathan took to new moderators at that time, which was:
You first became an FAQ Board Moderator, then, after you've done that for a while, you become a full moderator.

Of course, now, our FAQ board does not require as much maintenance, and it would be pointless to dedicate a moderator to. The only other thing I can think of is if it were an "Off-Topic" or "Others" section moderator, mainly since we get a lot of incorrectly placed posts in the "Others" board.

Zylstra · « **Reply #28 on:** June 12, 2008, 02:16:50 PM »

Computer Hope Quiz Results

Total questions answered: 98
Total questions answered correctly: 66
Total questions answered incorrectly: 32
Your overall percent: 67%
Your rating: Computer Professional

Ugh.
That was boring

stevejohnson1958 · « **Reply #29 on:** June 12, 2008, 04:19:04 PM »

I wonder...let's say someone only got 1 right. Would they still be labeled a computer professional?

Aegis · « **Reply #30 on:** June 12, 2008, 04:44:38 PM »

According to some of the "professionals" I've seen, I'd say "yes."

Zylstra · « **Reply #31 on:** June 12, 2008, 05:37:27 PM »

Quote from: Saviour on June 12, 2008, 04:19:04 PM

I wonder...let's say someone only got 1 right. Would they still be labeled a computer professional?

I was wondering that too.

Aegis · « **Reply #32 on:** June 12, 2008, 09:28:23 PM »

So, let's find out!

Quote

Congratulations you've successfully completed the Computer Hope quiz, below are your results for this test. This test is not a standardized test and is simply meant as a good way to test your overall knowledge of computers.

Computer Hope Quiz Results

Total questions answered: 98
Total questions answered correctly: 1
Total questions answered incorrectly: 97
Your overall percent: 1%
Your rating: Computer Newbie

Any questions?

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #33 on:** June 12, 2008, 10:20:18 PM »

You re-took the test?

stevejohnson1958 · « **Reply #34 on:** June 12, 2008, 10:30:53 PM »

I retook the test myself...and only answered like 7 correctly...and was given the status of Computer Newbie, as well.

I wonder how Nathan has it setup...determining what status you get from the number of correct answers?

BTW...thanks Aegis...appreciate it.

homer · « **Reply #35 on:** June 12, 2008, 10:31:21 PM »

look at the http address carbon. you can modify your score there.

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #36 on:** June 12, 2008, 10:35:47 PM »

Oooooh.

Total questions answered: 98
Total questions answered correctly: 98
Total questions answered incorrectly: 0
Your overall percent: 100%
Your rating: Computer Expert

stevejohnson1958 · « **Reply #37 on:** June 12, 2008, 10:40:40 PM »

For anyone interested: http://www.saviourpc.com/windows_98_quiz

We'll be adding more as time goes by...I'd just like to get opinions. It'll ask for a User ID...this field needs to be filled in in order to take the quiz, but you don't need to be registered or a member to take it. Just enter your name...or a facsimile thereof...and click the next button.

BTW...I hope I'm not breaking any rules by posting this. If so...please feel free to moderate it.

Ivy · « **Reply #38 on:** June 13, 2008, 12:25:49 AM »

Somethings never change

Btw Brian are those your results??

Aegis · « **Reply #39 on:** June 13, 2008, 12:42:48 AM »

LOL! Yes, they are!

Mine are on the page previous, but a few wondered what the result would be with just one correct answer, so I took the quiz again and got only one right just so we could see.

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #40 on:** June 13, 2008, 02:48:56 AM »

Quote from: Ivy on June 13, 2008, 12:25:49 AM

Somethings never change

Btw Brian are those your results??

I'd like to think so

Ivy · « **Reply #41 on:** June 13, 2008, 02:59:56 AM »

Quote

Somethings never change

This was not meant for Brian

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #42 on:** June 13, 2008, 03:00:41 AM »

Uhh...is that good or bad?

Ivy · « **Reply #43 on:** June 13, 2008, 03:02:09 AM »

Good for Brian I guess.

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #44 on:** June 13, 2008, 03:04:00 AM »

Thank you, ma'am.

Ivy · « **Reply #45 on:** June 13, 2008, 03:05:39 AM »

You're welcome

stevejohnson1958 · « **Reply #46 on:** June 13, 2008, 04:03:24 AM »

Quote from: Ivy on June 13, 2008, 12:25:49 AM

Somethings never change

Waddya mean?

Ivy · « **Reply #47 on:** June 13, 2008, 04:48:11 AM »

Nevermind

stevejohnson1958 · « **Reply #48 on:** June 13, 2008, 06:07:18 AM »

Quote from: Ivy on June 13, 2008, 04:48:11 AM

Nevermind

LMAO!!!

Ivy · « **Reply #49 on:** June 13, 2008, 06:18:03 AM »

Too much laughin aint good at that age , come on just leave me alone please.

Ivy · « **Reply #50 on:** June 13, 2008, 06:22:29 AM »

OH Boy I see the confusion here.
Old man(Carbon) Brian is Ageis's name too, guess thats what you were confused about, ooopsy , both of you have the same name,Carbon I prefer calling you old man

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #51 on:** June 13, 2008, 06:54:55 AM »

I had no idea.

Nice to meet you, Brian

This topic is trailing off-topic

<-- Lol Bob

Calum · « **Reply #52 on:** June 13, 2008, 11:07:07 AM »

Can we get back on topic here please?
Sniping at people about links is getting no one anywhere. It's just a link to a similar sort of quiz, no big deal.

It looks like every 20% gives a different rank. It's possible to edit the URL and thereby cheat to get different scores, so if you're interested take a look and see which scores give what rank.

Quote from: Aegis on June 12, 2008, 04:44:38 PM

According to some of the "professionals" I've seen, I'd say "yes."

All too true.

Aegis · « **Reply #53 on:** June 13, 2008, 11:16:00 AM »

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According to some of the "professionals" I've seen, I'd say "yes." Grin
All too true.

Not that I didn't have my "off" days in telecomm...I mean, how does a guy lose a whole trunk group?

Ivy · « **Reply #54 on:** June 13, 2008, 11:31:43 AM »

Quote from: Calum on June 13, 2008, 11:07:07 AM

Can we get back on topic here please?
Sniping at people about links is getting no one anywhere. It's just a link to a similar sort of quiz, no big deal

Stop assuming things Calum!!!!!!!
I said above that post was not for Brian but I didn't say that it was for someone else!!!! Its just a joke between me and someone on the thread!!!!!
Anyway if posting links to his forum seems to make you think people would say things like ''somethings never change'' to your friend, then I guess you either suggest him to quit doing that or just don't be too touchy about it.

You need to calm down a little calum! From the first day I've been on CH you've been this way, you are a moderator not a Cop or something.

And if my posting on CH hurts anyone, then I can stop posting from now on.

stevejohnson1958 · « **Reply #55 on:** June 13, 2008, 11:34:57 AM »

These types of messages are meant for PMs...not the forums.

Ivy · « **Reply #56 on:** June 13, 2008, 11:40:47 AM »

What type of messages, we all joke on threads don't we, how many times have you seen a p.s. note for a friend in a post, please just drop this.

Its all the same again, I don't wanna stretch this any further so just lets stop.

Calum · « **Reply #57 on:** June 13, 2008, 02:49:21 PM »

Please people can we stay on topic. This is not the Off Topic board.
Any personal issues or problems should be dealt with via the PM system, not in public.

Thanks.
Calum.
Moderator.

computeruler · « **Reply #58 on:** June 13, 2008, 07:57:44 PM »

Quote from: Saviour on June 12, 2008, 10:40:40 PM

For anyone interested: http://www.saviourpc.com/windows_98_quiz

We'll be adding more as time goes by...I'd just like to get opinions. It'll ask for a User ID...this field needs to be filled in in order to take the quiz, but you don't need to be registered or a member to take it. Just enter your name...or a facsimile thereof...and click the next button.

BTW...I hope I'm not breaking any rules by posting this. If so...please feel free to moderate it.

36% 90/250 wayyyy before my time

Zylstra · « **Reply #59 on:** June 13, 2008, 10:06:23 PM »

Quote from: Saviour on June 12, 2008, 10:40:40 PM

For anyone interested: http://www.saviourpc.com/windows_98_quiz

We'll be adding more as time goes by...I'd just like to get opinions. It'll ask for a User ID...this field needs to be filled in in order to take the quiz, but you don't need to be registered or a member to take it. Just enter your name...or a facsimile thereof...and click the next button.

BTW...I hope I'm not breaking any rules by posting this. If so...please feel free to moderate it.

Stalker! Stalker! User ID!
Nah, your fine posting links like that, dont worry about it.

Not sure I like the idea of a timer though... I was interrupted for a moment, loosing time...

BTW:
For the people who seem to be in conflict (by reading previous replies to this thread)
Its a forum. Dont project emotion through it, you just get HTML back each any every time.

Aegis · « **Reply #60 on:** June 14, 2008, 12:16:57 AM »

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Its a forum. Dont project emotion through it, you just get HTML back each any every time.

Oh, sure...that's what they said about the HAL 9000 series...

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Author Topic: Computer Hope Quiz... (Read 15794 times)

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Calum

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Calum

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computeruler

CBMatt

Zylstra

Carbon Dudeoxide

homer

Computer Hope Admin

Aegis

Zylstra

stevejohnson1958

Zylstra

stevejohnson1958

Ivy

!~*:.Pink Floyd.:*~!

Kip

Aegis

Zylstra

michaewlewis

computeruler

Carbon Dudeoxide

reaper_tbs

Zylstra

Zylstra

stevejohnson1958

Aegis

Zylstra

Aegis

Carbon Dudeoxide

stevejohnson1958

homer

Carbon Dudeoxide

stevejohnson1958

Ivy

Aegis

Carbon Dudeoxide

Ivy

Carbon Dudeoxide

Ivy

Carbon Dudeoxide

Ivy

stevejohnson1958

Ivy

stevejohnson1958

Ivy

Ivy

Carbon Dudeoxide

Calum

Aegis

Ivy

stevejohnson1958

Ivy

Calum

computeruler

Zylstra

Aegis

!~:.Pink Floyd.:~!