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2011 Geek IQ Test

Posted by samzenpus on from the what-do-you-know dept.

snydeq writes "Active Directory object catalogs, quad-core processors, Debian default configurations, Star Trek TNG guest appearances — find out how much you know where it really counts by taking InfoWorld's 2011 Geek IQ Test."

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  1. WTF does that have to do with IQ? by Moraelin · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Ookaaay... exactly what does knowing obscure trivia about shows from 50 years ago have to do with IQ? I could see it as a geek score for bragging rights, or a hint if you might want to have a professional look into whether you've got Asperger's, but IQ? Seriously?

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    1. Re:WTF does that have to do with IQ? by SJHillman · · Score: 5, Insightful

      Incorrect as it is, "IQ test" has come to mean a test of knowledge and fact rather than one of ability.

  2. Not much of a geek by xrayspx · · Score: 4, Insightful

    First question: Are you a good enough programmer to use radio buttons or checkboxes to build a multiple choice quiz?

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    1. Re:Not much of a geek by Ziekheid · · Score: 4, Insightful

      This. Seeing that I had to keep track of my own answers made me close the page.
      This is 2011, come up with something better.

  3. Re:Trick Question by Ihmhi · · Score: 5, Insightful

    What website doesn't know how to implement working radio buttons?

    Seriously, I look at the first question, and it's like they expect me to remember the answer or something. How am I supposed to take the test and then share the results on Facebook?

    Also, this seems to be less a "Geek IQ" quiz and more a "IT terminology quiz with the occasional splash of science-fiction knowledge questions" quiz.

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