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Think you've got what it takes? Prove it in five minutes.

Nine real scenarios from the work we actually do — support, networking, Microsoft 365, security and judgement. Get an instant score and see where you stand. Do well, and you can apply on the spot with your result attached.

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Question 1
1

Support

A user says "the internet is down", but you find one website won't load while everything else works. What is the best first step?

Question 2
2

Support

Several users in one department suddenly cannot reach a shared drive; everyone else is fine. Where do you look first?

Question 3
3

Networking

A PC shows an IP address starting 169.254.x.x. What does that usually mean?

Question 4
4

Networking

Staff need to reach an internal server by its name rather than its IP address. Which service is primarily responsible?

Question 5
5

Microsoft 365 & identity

A travelling user enters the correct password but still cannot sign in to Microsoft 365. MFA is enforced. Most likely cause?

Question 6
6

Microsoft 365 & identity

What is the single most effective control to protect Microsoft 365 accounts against phishing and password-spray attacks?

Question 7
7

Security & continuity

An urgent email from "the CEO" asks finance to change a supplier's bank details and pay immediately. What is this most likely, and what do you do?

Question 8
8

Security & continuity

A client with no tested backups is hit by ransomware. Which single practice would have helped most?

Question 9
9

Judgement

You have fixed a business-critical issue, but the underlying cause could recur. What is the most professional next action?

Fair, fast, merit-based

Why we do it this way.

Talent over keywords

We would rather see how you think than scan a CV for buzzwords. Strong reasoning stands out instantly.

A real preview

The scenarios are the actual work. If you enjoy solving them, you will enjoy the job.

A genuine fast track

Do well and apply, and your result reaches our HR team with your application — no black hole.

Challenge — questions

Good to know.

How long does the challenge take?

About five minutes. It is nine short, real-world scenario questions across support, networking, Microsoft 365, security and professional judgement.

Do I need to pass to apply?

No. The challenge helps us see how you think and lets strong candidates stand out immediately — but anyone can apply. If you enjoy the questions, you will probably enjoy the work.

What happens to my score?

If you apply straight after, your result is included with your application so our HR team can fast-track strong candidates. It is a signal, not a barrier.

Is this only for technical roles?

The challenge leans technical, but we hire across technical, cybersecurity/cloud and business/customer tracks. Apply for the track that fits you — the challenge still shows us how you reason.