Computer Hope Quiz...

[stevejohnson1958]

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]

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]

Why's that?

[Ivy]

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.:*~!]

thats cool

[Kip]

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]

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]

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]

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

What does CPU stand for? Certified Personal Umbrella

[computeruler]

ROFL! hahaha

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

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]

Ahh, I see.

[Zylstra]

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]

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]

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