Test Your Knowledge

Think you know your tech? Put your knowledge to the test with our quizzes on AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, PC Building, Maintenance, and Overclocking. Each quiz is designed to test your understanding and help you learn something new. Start a quiz, answer the questions, and see your score instantly.

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Intel

This quiz covers Intel's processors, history, and technological developments. Take it to see how familiar you are with one of the biggest names in computing.

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Which Intel technology improves processor performance by allowing multiple threads per core?

SpeedStep

Hyper-Threading

Turbo Boost

2 / 10

Which of the following is a well-known Intel microarchitecture?

Turing

Zen

Coffee Lake

3 / 10

In which year was Intel founded?

1971

1965

1968

4 / 10

Which Intel series is targeted at ultra-low-power applications, such as laptops and tablets?

Core

Xeon

Atom

5 / 10

Intel’s Xeon processors are primarily designed for which market?

Server

Desktop

Mobile

6 / 10

What is the name of Intel’s data center memory solution that combines DRAM and storage?

Optane

HBM

3D XPoint

7 / 10

Which Intel processor series is known for high-end desktop and gaming performance?

Core i7

Core i5

Core i9

8 / 10

What was the codename for Intel’s first 14nm microarchitecture?

Broadwell

Skylake

Kaby Lake

9 / 10

What does Intel stand for?

Internal Electronics

Integrated Electronics

Intelligent Electronics

10 / 10

What is the name of Intel’s integrated graphics solution?

Iris

FirePro

Radeon

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The average score is 64%

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AMD

Test your knowledge of AMD's processors, graphics cards, and key technologies. See how well you know the company’s impact on the tech world.

1 / 10

Which AMD series is known for high-performance computing and gaming?

Ryzen

Sempron

Duron

2 / 10

AMD acquired which graphics card company in 2006?

ATI Technologies

Matrox

Intel Graphics

3 / 10

What does AMD stand for?

Advanced Micro Devices

American Micro Devices

Advanced Machine Design

4 / 10

Which of the following is an AMD graphics card brand?

Iris

Quadro

Radeon

5 / 10

AMD’s EPYC processors are primarily designed for which market?

Embedded

Server

Mobile

6 / 10

Which AMD architecture was the first to utilize 7nm technology?

Zen 3

Zen 2

Bulldozer

7 / 10

In which year was AMD founded?

1972

1969

1965

8 / 10

What is the name of AMD’s competitor in the x86 CPU market?

NVIDIA

Intel

ARM

9 / 10

Which of the following is a popular AMD processor series?

Ryzen

Pentium

Core

10 / 10

Which AMD product line competes with Intel's Core i9 processors?

Threadripper

Athlon

Your score is

The average score is 74%

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NVIDIA

Challenge yourself with questions about NVIDIA's GPUs and their role in gaming and AI. Check your understanding of this leading graphics technology company.

1 / 10

In which year was NVIDIA founded?

1993

1990

1996

2 / 10

What technology does NVIDIA use to synchronize the refresh rates of a monitor to the GPU?

G-Sync

FreeSync

V-Sync

3 / 10

Which NVIDIA product line is targeted at professional visualization and CAD applications?

GeForce

Tesla

Quadro

4 / 10

Which of the following is a deep learning and AI platform developed by NVIDIA?

TensorFlow

CUDA

PyTorch

5 / 10

Which NVIDIA technology is used for real-time ray tracing in games?

RTX

CUDA

DLSS

6 / 10

What is the name of NVIDIA's cloud gaming service?

GeForce Now

Luna

xCloud

7 / 10

What does NVIDIA primarily specialize in?

CPUs

GPUs

RAM

8 / 10

What is the name of NVIDIA's GPU architecture introduced in 2020?

Turing

Pascal

Ampere

9 / 10

What is the name of NVIDIA's AI-powered image upscaling technology?

Deep Enhance

SuperSampling

DLSS

10 / 10

Which NVIDIA series is specifically designed for gaming?

GeForce

Tesla

Quadro

Your score is

The average score is 79%

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PC Building

Are you ready to assemble a PC from scratch? This quiz covers the essential components, tools, and tips you need to build a custom PC. Let's see how much you really know about putting it all together.

1 / 15

Which component typically requires the use of a backplate during installation?

CPU cooler

Power supply

RAM

SSD

2 / 15

What is the typical purpose of the CMOS battery on a motherboard?

To maintain the system clock

To supply power to USB ports

To power the CPU

To store BIOS settings

3 / 15

What is the purpose of standoffs in a PC case?

To secure the power supply

To hold the GPU in place

To elevate the motherboard from the case and prevent short circuits

To attach the CPU cooler

4 / 15

When installing a CPU, what is the significance of the small triangle on one of its corners?

It marks the overclocking limit

It identifies the primary core

It indicates the correct alignment for installation

It shows the direction of airflow

5 / 15

Which of the following connectors is used to power a high-end graphics card?

4-pin Molex connector

24-pin ATX connector

6-pin or 8-pin PCIe connector

SATA power connector

6 / 15

When connecting front panel headers (power button, reset button, etc.), what tool can be used to avoid miswiring?

Needle-nose pliers

Magnifying glass

Front panel header adapter

Multimeter

7 / 15

Which BIOS setting is critical to configure when using XMP or EXPO?

CPU voltage Fan speed profiles

RAM frequency and timings

Fan speed profiles

Boot order

8 / 15

What is the primary purpose of using a fan splitter or fan hub in a PC build?

To reduce fan noise

To increase the number of available fan headers

To control RGB lighting

To boost fan speed

9 / 15

When applying thermal paste to a CPU, what is the recommended method?

Use thermal pads instead

Spread it evenly with a credit card

Apply a pea-sized dot in the center

Cover the entire CPU surface thinly

10 / 15

What is the primary purpose of the I/O shield in a PC build?

Provide a grounding point for the power supply

Enhance the aesthetics of the rear panel

Protect the motherboard from static electricity C. D. Align and secure the motherboard's ports with the case

Align and secure the motherboard's ports with the case

11 / 15

Which component should be installed first in a PC case to simplify the assembly process?

Power supply

Motherboard

Graphics card

CPU cooler

12 / 15

What is the main advantage of using a fully modular power supply over a semi-modular or non-modular one?

Reduced heat generation

Better power efficiency

Improved cable management

Higher wattage output

13 / 15

Which RAID configuration offers redundancy and improved performance by combining multiple disks, and what is its main drawback?

RAID 5; Parity overhead

RAID 0; No redundancy

RAID 10; Requires at least four drives

RAID 1; No performance improvement

14 / 15

What tool is recommended for securing the motherboard to the case using standoffs?

Flat-head screwdriver

Hex driver

Phillips-head screwdriver

Torx driver

15 / 15

When installing multiple storage drives, which interface provides the fastest data transfer rates?

SATA III

USB 3.0

eSATA

M.2 NVMe

Your score is

The average score is 68%

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PC Overclocking

Overclocking can boost performance but comes with risks. This quiz tests your knowledge of techniques and precautions for safely pushing your hardware beyond its limits.

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What is the function of the Spread Spectrum setting in BIOS, and how does it affect overclocking?

It increases CPU core count

It reduces electromagnetic interference but can limit maximum stable overclock

It enhances RAM latency

It improves GPU performance

2 / 20

Why is it important to monitor VRM temperatures during extreme overclocking?

To increase CPU clock speed

To improve internet speed

To ensure VRMs do not overheat and cause instability or damage

To enhance GPU memory bandwidth

3 / 20

What is the significance of the Ring Ratio in CPU overclocking?

It increases the SSD read/write speeds

It adjusts the base clock frequency

It modifies the GPU clock speed

It controls the frequency of the CPU's memory controller and cache

4 / 20

What is a safe maximum temperature for a GPU under load when overclocking?

85°C

60°C

100°C

75°C

5 / 20

How can overclocking affect the lifespan of a CPU?

It can increase the CPU's lifespan

It improves the CPU's warranty coverage

It has no impact on the CPU's lifespan

It can reduce the CPU's lifespan due to increased voltage and heat

6 / 20

Which of the following components is most affected by increasing the CPU base clock (BCLK)?

SSD read/write speeds

GPU core clock

PCIe bus

RAM frequency

7 / 20

What is the purpose of increasing the System Agent (VCCSA) voltage when overclocking RAM?

To enhance GPU performance

To reduce CPU temperatures

To improve audio output

To stabilize higher RAM frequencies

8 / 20

Which setting should be adjusted to prevent thermal throttling when overclocking a CPU?

VRM Frequency

Base Clock (BCLK)

Core Multiplier

Thermal Throttle Limit

9 / 20

Why is it recommended to use a high-quality thermal paste when overclocking?

To enhance thermal conductivity between the CPU and cooler

To increase the number of CPU cores

To improve internet speeds

To reduce the need for BIOS updates

10 / 20

Which tool is commonly used to stress test CPU stability after overclocking?

CrystalDiskMark

FurMark

CPU-Z

Prime95

11 / 20

Which of the following is a potential consequence of excessive Vcore increase during CPU overclocking?

Increased system stability

Reduced thermal efficiency

Permanent CPU damage

Improved internet speed

12 / 20

Why is it important to manually set the DRAM voltage when overclocking RAM?

To enhance audio quality

To increase GPU memory bandwidth

To prevent automatic overvoltage by the motherboard

To automatically match CPU clock speeds

13 / 20

How does increasing the VRM switching frequency benefit CPU overclocking?

It reduces the power consumption

It improves GPU clock speeds

It decreases the temperature of the CPU

It provides more stable power delivery to the CPU

14 / 20

Which BIOS setting should be disabled to achieve higher stability during extreme overclocking?

C-States

XMP Profile

Secure Boot

Hyper-Threading

15 / 20

What is the role of Load-Line Calibration (LLC) in CPU overclocking?

To reduce voltage droop under load

To enhance GPU performance

To increase the base clock frequency

To modify memory timings

16 / 20

Which of the following methods is used to ensure stability of an overclocked system?

Using stress testing tools like AIDA64 or OCCT

Updating the operating system

Running disk defragmentation

Increasing the screen resolution

17 / 20

What is the primary role of VRMs (Voltage Regulator Modules) in the context of overclocking?

To increase the GPU's clock speed

To regulate and deliver clean power to the CPU

To enhance audio performance

To improve storage read/write speeds

18 / 20

Why is it important to adjust the uncore ratio (cache ratio) in conjunction with the core multiplier during CPU overclocking?

To increase the number of CPU cores

To improve GPU memory bandwidth

To ensure balanced performance between core and cache speeds

To enhance storage performance

19 / 20

What is the benefit of using an offset voltage mode instead of a fixed voltage mode for CPU overclocking?

It adjusts voltage dynamically based on load, reducing power consumption

It decreases the CPU's clock speed

It improves the cooling efficiency

It locks the voltage at a constant level

20 / 20

What is the primary purpose of adjusting the CPU core voltage (Vcore) during overclocking?

To reduce power consumption

To enhance GPU performance

To increase voltage supply to processor, so it can run at higher frequency

To increase the number of CPU cores

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The average score is 69%

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PC Maintenance

Keeping your PC in top shape requires more than just basic knowledge. This quiz tests your understanding of best practices for maintaining hardware and software to ensure long-term performance.

1 / 14

How often should you clean the dust filters in your gaming PC?

Every week

Once a year

Every six months

Every month

2 / 14

What is the optimal temperature range for a CPU under load to ensure longevity and performance?

80-95°C

60-75°C

40-55°C

100-115°C

3 / 14

How can you determine the ideal input voltage for overclocking RAM modules beyond XMP profiles?

By increasing the voltage to the maximum allowable limit immediately

By using trial and error with incremental voltage increases while stress testing

By setting the voltage to the motherboard's default value

By decreasing the voltage until the system becomes unstable

4 / 14

How does adjusting the Load-Line Calibration (LLC) setting in BIOS affect CPU performance and stability?

It modifies the memory frequency

It changes the base clock speed of the CPU

It increases the GPU performance

It controls the voltage droop under load to improve stability

5 / 14

In terms of VRM (Voltage Regulator Module) cooling, what configuration is most effective for extreme overclocking?

Active cooling with dedicated fans and water blocks

Relying on case airflow alone

Using thermal pads without any active cooling

Passive cooling with heat sinks only

6 / 14

Which of the following is an indicator that your gaming PC might need a BIOS update?

Inability to access the internet

Compatibility issues with new hardware

Increased storage space

Improved game graphics

7 / 14

What tool can you use to check for and fix corrupted system files in Windows?

Task Manager

Device Manager

System File Checker

Disk Cleanup

8 / 14

When configuring a custom water cooling loop, why is it important to use a kill coil or biocide?

To prevent electrostatic discharge

To enhance water flow speed

To prevent the growth of algae and bacteria in the loop

To ensure water purity

9 / 14

What should you check first if your PC won't power on at all?

The motherboard

The RAM

The power cable connections

The CPU

10 / 14

Which file system is recommended for formatting an SSD in a gaming PC?

NTFS

HFS+

FAT32

exFAT

11 / 14

Why is it important to calibrate fan curves in BIOS or software for a custom water cooling loop?

To improve the lighting effects of RGB fans

To reduce the noise level of the pump

To increase the power supply efficiency

To match the cooling performance with the thermal load of the system

12 / 14

Which tool is recommended for safely removing dust from inside your PC?

A toothbrush

A compressed air can

A regular vacuum cleaner

A wet cloth

13 / 14

How can you monitor your GPU temperature while gaming?

MSI Afterburner

Task Manager

Disk Management

BIOS

14 / 14

What is the primary benefit of delidding a CPU for advanced users?

Adding additional cache memory

Enhancing clock speeds beyond factory limits

Increasing the number of cores

Improving thermal conductivity between the die and IHS

Your score is

The average score is 70%

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