Question 1

What is the main difference between Arch Linux and Artix Linux?

Accepted Answer

Arch Linux uses the systemd init system, while Artix Linux uses alternative - The main difference is that Arch Linux uses the systemd init system, whereas Artix Linux opts for alternative init systems like OpenRC, runit, or s6. Artix is a fork of Arch Linux created for users who prefer not to use systemd for process and service management.

Question 2

In macOS, which program do you use to view and explore the files and directories of the system?

Accepted Answer

Finder - In macOS, Finder is the default program used to explore and manage files and directories on the system.

Question 3

What was the 4th major revision of the Macintosh operating system named?

Accepted Answer

System Software 4.0 - The 4th major revision of the Macintosh operating system was named System Software 4.0. It introduced new features like MultiFinder, which allowed cooperative multitasking of applications, and was a significant step forward for the Macintosh platform.

Question 4

What is the name of the engine that the Firefox browser uses?

Accepted Answer

Gecko - The Firefox browser uses the Gecko engine. It is an open-source web rendering engine developed by Mozilla and is responsible for rendering web pages, executing JavaScript, and managing CSS.

Question 5

In Windows, how many CPU cores are typically in a core group?

Accepted Answer

64 - In Windows, a core group (also known as a processor group) can contain up to 64 cores. Processor groups are a logical division of CPU cores used by Windows to manage systems with a large number of processors, ensuring efficient scheduling and resource management.

Question 6

What is the maximum theoretical bandwidth of a Cat6a cable?

Accepted Answer

10 Gbps - The maximum theoretical bandwidth of a Cat6a cable is 10 Gbps (Gigabits per second) over a distance of up to 100 meters. Cat6a cables are designed for high-speed Ethernet and enhanced shielding to reduce crosstalk and interference.

Question 7

What was a FireWire cable primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

Connecting external storage devices to a computer for high-speed data trans - FireWire cables were primarily used for connecting external storage devices (like hard drives and camcorders) to a computer for high-speed data transfer. FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394) was popular for its ability to handle real-time data, making it ideal for video editing and professional audio equipment.

Question 8

What was the last Intel CPU generation to natively support ddr3 for desktop?

Accepted Answer

Intel Core 9th Gen - While DDR3 support began to phase out with the 8th Gen (Coffee Lake), some 9th Gen Intel CPUs (such as the Core i7-9700K) still offered support for DDR3 memory when used with compatible motherboards. However, DDR4 became the more common standard starting with the 8th Gen.

Question 9

Which of these things is Richard Stallman not known for?

Accepted Answer

Developing the Linux kernel - Richard Stallman is not known for developing the Linux kernel. The Linux kernel was created by Linus Torvalds, while Stallman is known for founding the Free Software Foundation and developing the GNU operating system.

Question 10

What is the purpose of the bcdedit command in Windows?

Accepted Answer

To edit the Windows boot configuration data - bcdedit (Boot Configuration Data Editor) is a command-line utility in Windows used to manage the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store. It allows users to view, edit, create, and delete boot entries, enabling customization of how the Windows operating system boots.

Question 11

What does AVX2 stand for?

Accepted Answer

Advanced Vector Extensions 2 - AVX2 stands for Advanced Vector Extensions 2.  It is an instruction set extension for x86 processors introduced by Intel. AVX2 builds upon the original AVX (Advanced Vector Extensions) by adding support for 256-bit integer operations, improved support for floating-point operations, and new instructions for working with complex data efficiently. It is widely used for tasks like multimedia processing, scientific computing, and machine learning.

Question 12

What is the most CPU slots ever made for a single continuous motherboard?

Accepted Answer

32 - The most CPU sockets ever made for a single continuous motherboard is 32. This configuration was achieved using AMD's Horus system, which allowed for up to 32 CPU sockets in a single machine.

Question 13

What was the codename for Windows 10 version 1709?

Accepted Answer

Redstone 3 - Windows 10 version 1709, released in October 2017, was codenamed "Redstone 3."

Question 14

What was the latest NVIDIA generation to have SLI functionality?

Accepted Answer

GeForce RTX 3000 series - NVIDIA officially ended support for traditional SLI (Scalable Link Interface) with the RTX 3000 series. The last generation to feature SLI support was the GeForce GTX 1080 series, though NVIDIA later focused on NVLink in its RTX 2000 and newer series.

Question 15

What is the dd command to clone drive A to drive B?

Accepted Answer

dd if=/dev/sda of=/dev/sdb - The dd command dd if=/dev/sda of=/dev/sdb clones the contents of drive A (/dev/sda) to drive B (/dev/sdb).

Question 16

Which of these programming languages has a garbage collector?

Accepted Answer

C# - C# has a garbage collector, which automatically manages memory allocation and deallocation, helping to prevent memory leaks. The other languages (C, C++, Rust) do not have built-in garbage collection.

Question 17

What is the maximum size of a partition that can be formatted using the FAT16 file system?

Accepted Answer

4 GB - The FAT16 file system can support partitions up to 4 GB in size, due to its 16-bit cluster addressing limitation.

Question 18

Which of these operating systems is required for your modern Intel CPU to boot?

Accepted Answer

MINIX - Modern Intel CPUs contain a small version of MINIX, which is embedded in the firmware for booting and managing low-level tasks via the Intel Management Engine.

Question 19

In what year did USB-C become an official specification?

Accepted Answer

2014 - USB-C became an official specification in 2014, when the USB Promoter Group released the USB Type-C specification.

Question 20

Which of these is not an internet protocol?

Accepted Answer

HTML - HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is a markup language used to create web pages, not an internet protocol. HTTP, FTP, and SMTP are all protocols used for communication over the internet.

Ultimate Computer Technology Quiz

2) In macOS, which program do you use to view and explore the files and directories of the system?

3) What was the 4th major revision of the Macintosh operating system named?

4) What is the name of the engine that the Firefox browser uses?

5) In Windows, how many CPU cores are typically in a core group?

6) What is the maximum theoretical bandwidth of a Cat6a cable?

7) What was a FireWire cable primarily used for?

8) What was the last Intel CPU generation to natively support ddr3 for desktop?

9) Which of these things is Richard Stallman not known for?

10) What is the purpose of the bcdedit command in Windows?

11) What does AVX2 stand for?

12) What is the most CPU slots ever made for a single continuous motherboard?

13) What was the codename for Windows 10 version 1709?

14) What was the latest NVIDIA generation to have SLI functionality?

15) What is the dd command to clone drive A to drive B?

16) Which of these programming languages has a garbage collector?

17) What is the maximum size of a partition that can be formatted using the FAT16 file system?

18) Which of these operating systems is required for your modern Intel CPU to boot?

19) In what year did USB-C become an official specification?

20) Which of these is not an internet protocol?