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100

These two command-line commands in Windows are used for resetting the DHCP configuration settings for all adapters.

What are ipconfig /release and ipconfig /renew?

100

This is a software component that lets the operating system and a device communicate.

What is a driver?

100

This c word describes someone or something that is politely pleasant and friendly. (2 syllables)

What is cordial?

100

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What is 31?

100

When you hear this wintery phrase, you know you are in trouble if you make another mistake.

What is "on thin ice"?

200

This command line utility sends an ICMP echo request to the target host, waits for the ICMP echo reply, and reports errors, packet loss, and a statistical summary of the results to help test the reachability of that host.

What is ping?

200

This is a component of the Windows operating system that allows users to view and control the hardware attached to the computer.

What is device manager?

200

This r word is a formal word meaning "to correct (something that is wrong)." (3 syllables)

What is rectify?

200

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What is 107?

200

You would use this breezy phrase to describe doing something without worrying about the risk or negative result.

What is "throw caution to the wind"?

300

This Windows command checks a drive on a machine for logical and physical errors including bad sectors and recovers readable information.

What is chkdsk?

300

This is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.

What is an operating system?

300

This b word can describe someone or something that is kind and generous or something that is organized for the purpose of doing good. (4 syllables)

What is benevolent?

300

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What is 119?

300

You may use this breezy phrase when you hear a piece of information that someone else was trying to keep secret.

What is "get wind of something"?

400

This command-line utility lets you trace the path that an IP packet takes to its destination.

What is tracert?

400

This is a high-speed data storage component (either hardware or software) that stores data so that future requests for that data can be served faster.

What is cache?

400

This e word means to cause something to happen faster. (3 syllables)

What is expedite?

400

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What is 139?

400

You may play this card (phrase) to describe someone who is dumb.

What is "they're not playing with a full deck"?

500

This Windows command scans the Windows files on a machine to see if there are any corruptions and attempts to repair them.

What is sfc /scannow?

500

This is a computer program at the core of a computer's operating system that always has complete control over everything in the system. It is also responsible for preventing and mitigating conflicts between different processes, and facilitates interactions between hardware and software components.

What is the kernel?

500

This f word describes something that causes or involves a lot of emotional stress or worry. When used in the phrase "____ with", it means "full of something bad or unwanted." (1 syllable)

What is fraught?

500

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What is 202?

500

This rainy phrase refers to something being in good order or good health.

What is "right as rain?"

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