Test Your Knowledge with PressAnyKey Quiz

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a quiz hosted on the PressAnyKey website, with participants sharing their experiences and scores from various quizzes. The conversation includes humor and light-hearted commentary about the quizzes and the concept of the "any key."

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express confusion about the concept of the "any key," with one participant humorously stating they cannot find it.
  • Others mention recent news about changing the terminology to "enter" key, suggesting a cultural shift in understanding.
  • Several participants share their quiz scores, with varying levels of success, indicating a mix of confidence and self-deprecation regarding their performance.
  • A participant references a Compaq FAQ to clarify that "any key" does not refer to a specific key, but rather any key on the keyboard.
  • There is a light-hearted debate about the nature of the quizzes, with some participants boasting high scores while others express disappointment in their results.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a humorous and light-hearted tone, but there is no consensus on the quiz difficulty or the concept of the "any key." Multiple viewpoints on quiz performance and understanding remain present.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention specific quiz scores and their reasoning for those scores, but there are no detailed discussions about the content of the quizzes themselves.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in light-hearted quizzes, humor related to technology, or discussions about common misconceptions in computing may find this thread engaging.

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http://www.pressanykey.com/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/pak/jquiz.cgi
 
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Originally posted by Monique
pressanykey[/color].com

I must be really dense, because I can't find the "any" key.
 
lol, wasn't that recently in the news that they are going to change it to 'enter' key? [zz)]
 
How do you enter a key?
 
Another fun test:
http://www.pressanykey.com/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/pak/timedtest.cgi

I flunked :frown:
 
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tut tut...lol I've done one of those types of tests before so i got an 'A' lol!
 
Originally posted by Monique
http://www.pressanykey.com/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/pak/jquiz.cgi

Densa Test: 8/12-->Average

http://www.pressanykey.com/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/pak/timedtest.cgi

Timed Test: 33 seconds-->A
 
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http://www.pressanykey.com/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/pak/jquiz.cgi
I am slow, or drunk... heh. I wish.:frown:
http://www.pressanykey.com/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/pak/timedtest.cgi [/B]
ehhh, i show promise. sigh. grrr.

edited... spoiler!
 
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*yawn* 12 out of 12.

And 31 seconds, because I didn't want to overly abuse the fact I've seen something like this before. :smile:

Yes, I've seen these types of things before!
 
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Ahh..the 'Any' key, one of life's greatest existential dilemnas.

Answer courtesy of http://web14.compaq.com/falco/detail.asp?FAQnum=FAQ2859


Compaq FAQ: Where do I find the "Any" key on my keyboard? (FAQ2859)
The term "any key" does not refer to a particular key on the keyboard. It simply means to strike anyone of the keys on your keyboard or handheld screen.
 
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  • #11
11 out of 12 on the first one. (missed the 'widow' one - what was I thinking?!)
Flunked the second.
 
  • #12
11/12 because I don't know anything about baseball (and don't really care to).

- Warren
 
  • #13
11/12. Damn that moses and his arc. or was it david. or was it abraham. or was it...
 
  • #14
9/12 for me
and 40 seconds. So I like to read in detail :wink:
 

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