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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. Trick Question by Elgonn · · Score: 5, Funny

    What geek willingly goes to InfoWorld?

    1. Re:Trick Question by Zyrkyr · · Score: 5, Funny

      You passed the test!

    2. 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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  2. 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. Re:WTF does that have to do with IQ? by Tim+C · · Score: 5, Informative

      IQ tests test various types of reasoning, not knowledge.

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  3. Interpreting the Results by MyLongNickName · · Score: 5, Funny

    If you get to the results page, you failed the test. No one sits through a painfully slow survey that requires a complete page reload (including new ads) every time you answer a question. I got to 2 questions before I bailed, so I figure I am middle of the pack. If you didn't click the link in the first place, you are a genius. 3-5 questions and you are slow but employable. 6-10 and you should probably stick with help desk duties. 11-19 and you should seek professional help. Go all the way, you should post out for the management opening.

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  4. 90% geek by alphatel · · Score: 4, Informative
    Most of the questions actually dealt with brainy/smart/geeky stuff, however

    Question 8: In the TV series "Heroes," Hiro flashes forward

    doesn't seem to fit in the realm of truly geekworthy

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  5. Re:Cant' take it by characterZer0 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yes, but you failed the /. quiz by trying to read the article.

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  6. Re:complete page reload (including new ads) by TaoPhoenix · · Score: 4, Informative

    How do we rate your Geek IQ if you didn't find the Print Page?

    http://www.infoworld.com/print/178807

    1 Page and not an ad in sight!

    Print pages are a beautiful thing.

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  7. 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.

  8. Re:Slashdotted by xaxa · · Score: 4, Interesting

    It's still just little random facts and trivia. That's not an IQ test. Change the subject from obscure scientists to footballers, from the mechanics of Windows and Linux to bits of cars, and from Heroes to some soap, and you've got exactly the kind of quiz that I would avoid at the local pub.