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.

1 / 10

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

Iris

Radeon

FirePro

2 / 10

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

Mobile

Desktop

Server

3 / 10

In which year was Intel founded?

1965

1968

1971

4 / 10

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

Skylake

Broadwell

Kaby Lake

5 / 10

What does Intel stand for?

Internal Electronics

Intelligent Electronics

Integrated Electronics

6 / 10

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

Zen

Coffee Lake

Turing

7 / 10

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

HBM

Optane

3D XPoint

8 / 10

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

SpeedStep

Turbo Boost

Hyper-Threading

9 / 10

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

Core i5

Core i7

Core i9

10 / 10

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

Core

Xeon

Atom

Your score is

The average score is 67%

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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

In which year was AMD founded?

1965

1969

1972

2 / 10

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

Zen 2

Bulldozer

Zen 3

3 / 10

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

Server

Embedded

Mobile

4 / 10

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

ARM

Intel

NVIDIA

5 / 10

Which of the following is a popular AMD processor series?

Ryzen

Core

Pentium

6 / 10

Which of the following is an AMD graphics card brand?

Iris

Quadro

Radeon

7 / 10

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

Ryzen

Sempron

Duron

8 / 10

AMD acquired which graphics card company in 2006?

ATI Technologies

Intel Graphics

Matrox

9 / 10

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

Threadripper

Athlon

10 / 10

What does AMD stand for?

Advanced Micro Devices

Advanced Machine Design

American Micro Devices

Your score is

The average score is 75%

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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

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

CUDA

DLSS

RTX

2 / 10

What does NVIDIA primarily specialize in?

GPUs

CPUs

RAM

3 / 10

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

GeForce

Tesla

Quadro

4 / 10

Which NVIDIA series is specifically designed for gaming?

GeForce

Quadro

Tesla

5 / 10

In which year was NVIDIA founded?

1993

1990

1996

6 / 10

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

DLSS

Deep Enhance

SuperSampling

7 / 10

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

Pascal

Ampere

Turing

8 / 10

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

Luna

xCloud

GeForce Now

9 / 10

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

CUDA

PyTorch

TensorFlow

10 / 10

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

V-Sync

FreeSync

G-Sync

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

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

Higher wattage output

Reduced heat generation

Better power efficiency

Improved cable management

2 / 15

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

It identifies the primary core

It indicates the correct alignment for installation

It marks the overclocking limit

It shows the direction of airflow

3 / 15

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

Use thermal pads instead

Spread it evenly with a credit card

Cover the entire CPU surface thinly

Apply a pea-sized dot in the center

4 / 15

What is the purpose of standoffs in a PC case?

To hold the GPU in place

To elevate the motherboard from the case and prevent short circuits

To secure the power supply

To attach the CPU cooler

5 / 15

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

Power supply

Motherboard

Graphics card

CPU cooler

6 / 15

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

SSD

CPU cooler

Power supply

RAM

7 / 15

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

To supply power to USB ports

To power the CPU

To maintain the system clock

To store BIOS settings

8 / 15

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

Torx driver

Flat-head screwdriver

Phillips-head screwdriver

Hex driver

9 / 15

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

USB 3.0

SATA III

eSATA

M.2 NVMe

10 / 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 boost fan speed

To control RGB lighting

11 / 15

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

4-pin Molex connector

24-pin ATX connector

SATA power connector

6-pin or 8-pin PCIe connector

12 / 15

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

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

Enhance the aesthetics of the rear panel

Align and secure the motherboard's ports with the case

Provide a grounding point for the power supply

13 / 15

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

RAM frequency and timings

Boot order

Fan speed profiles

CPU voltage Fan speed profiles

14 / 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 1; No performance improvement

RAID 10; Requires at least four drives

15 / 15

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

Front panel header adapter

Needle-nose pliers

Multimeter

Magnifying glass

Your score is

The average score is 71%

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

To improve audio output

To stabilize higher RAM frequencies

To enhance GPU performance

To reduce CPU temperatures

2 / 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

Increasing the screen resolution

Running disk defragmentation

3 / 20

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

To enhance audio quality

To prevent automatic overvoltage by the motherboard

To increase GPU memory bandwidth

To automatically match CPU clock speeds

4 / 20

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

GPU core clock

SSD read/write speeds

PCIe bus

RAM frequency

5 / 20

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

To reduce power consumption

To increase the number of CPU cores

To enhance GPU performance

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

6 / 20

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

It improves the cooling efficiency

It decreases the CPU's clock speed

It locks the voltage at a constant level

It adjusts voltage dynamically based on load, reducing power consumption

7 / 20

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

Reduced thermal efficiency

Improved internet speed

Permanent CPU damage

Increased system stability

8 / 20

How does increasing the VRM switching frequency benefit CPU overclocking?

It provides more stable power delivery to the CPU

It decreases the temperature of the CPU

It improves GPU clock speeds

It reduces the power consumption

9 / 20

How can overclocking affect the lifespan of a CPU?

It can increase the CPU's lifespan

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

It improves the CPU's warranty coverage

It has no impact on the CPU's lifespan

10 / 20

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

To increase the number of CPU cores

To improve internet speeds

To enhance thermal conductivity between the CPU and cooler

To reduce the need for BIOS updates

11 / 20

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

It reduces electromagnetic interference but can limit maximum stable overclock

It improves GPU performance

It increases CPU core count

It enhances RAM latency

12 / 20

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

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

It increases the SSD read/write speeds

It adjusts the base clock frequency

It modifies the GPU clock speed

13 / 20

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

100°C

85°C

75°C

60°C

14 / 20

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

To ensure VRMs do not overheat and cause instability or damage

To improve internet speed

To increase CPU clock speed

To enhance GPU memory bandwidth

15 / 20

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

Thermal Throttle Limit

Base Clock (BCLK)

Core Multiplier

VRM Frequency

16 / 20

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

C-States

XMP Profile

Hyper-Threading

Secure Boot

17 / 20

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

To enhance storage performance

To increase the number of CPU cores

To improve GPU memory bandwidth

To ensure balanced performance between core and cache speeds

18 / 20

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

To increase the GPU's clock speed

To improve storage read/write speeds

To enhance audio performance

To regulate and deliver clean power to the CPU

19 / 20

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

FurMark

Prime95

CPU-Z

CrystalDiskMark

20 / 20

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

To modify memory timings

To reduce voltage droop under load

To increase the base clock frequency

To enhance GPU performance

Your score is

The average score is 68%

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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

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

40-55°C

80-95°C

100-115°C

60-75°C

2 / 14

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

Passive cooling with heat sinks only

Relying on case airflow alone

Using thermal pads without any active cooling

Active cooling with dedicated fans and water blocks

3 / 14

How can you monitor your GPU temperature while gaming?

BIOS

Disk Management

Task Manager

MSI Afterburner

4 / 14

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

Once a year

Every month

Every six months

Every week

5 / 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

6 / 14

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

Disk Cleanup

Task Manager

System File Checker

Device Manager

7 / 14

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

Improved game graphics

Inability to access the internet

Compatibility issues with new hardware

Increased storage space

8 / 14

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

A compressed air can

A toothbrush

A regular vacuum cleaner

A wet cloth

9 / 14

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

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

To reduce the noise level of the pump

To increase the power supply efficiency

To improve the lighting effects of RGB fans

10 / 14

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

NTFS

HFS+

exFAT

FAT32

11 / 14

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

The power cable connections

The CPU

The motherboard

The RAM

12 / 14

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

By setting the voltage to the motherboard's default value

By decreasing the voltage until the system becomes unstable

By increasing the voltage to the maximum allowable limit immediately

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

13 / 14

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

It changes the base clock speed of the CPU

It modifies the memory frequency

It increases the GPU performance

It controls the voltage droop under load to improve stability

14 / 14

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

Improving thermal conductivity between the die and IHS

Increasing the number of cores

Enhancing clock speeds beyond factory limits

Adding additional cache memory

Your score is

The average score is 70%

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