Technical test! Should I ask or not

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If you have researched the firm, that should give you a decent enough idea of what to expect.

What level role are you applying for?

Personally, the same place I applied for that I had my first ever telephone interview, that was followed by my first ever (two hour) technical test. I was petrified, but really there wasn't anything that was purposely set out to trip you up and humiliate you.

In short, what they place will be a good catch-all of the knowledge they need from someone to fill the role. For example, for an advanced first or basic second line role, can you add PC x to the domain, can you add a user on to this PC, can you give the user a mailbox on the mail server, and basic so ons and so forths.

I wouldn't ask the firm about what is in the test, as that perhaps shows a lack of confidence / insecurity in your skills. Plus it would give you an unfair edge on anyone else going in blind, which would defeat the object of the test - so if you asked, I wouldn't expect they'd impart anything worthwhile to you. If you're confident about having the skills for the job you've applied for, then it should be if not a doddle, then not a pant-wetting nightmare. Good luck