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

Iris

Radeon

FirePro

2 / 10

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

Coffee Lake

Turing

Zen

3 / 10

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

Core

Atom

Xeon

4 / 10

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

Desktop

Mobile

Server

5 / 10

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

Core i5

Core i7

Core i9

6 / 10

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

SpeedStep

Hyper-Threading

Turbo Boost

7 / 10

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

HBM

Optane

3D XPoint

8 / 10

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

Broadwell

Skylake

Kaby Lake

9 / 10

In which year was Intel founded?

1965

1968

1971

10 / 10

What does Intel stand for?

Internal Electronics

Intelligent Electronics

Integrated Electronics

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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

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

Ryzen

Sempron

Duron

2 / 10

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

Threadripper

Athlon

3 / 10

Which of the following is a popular AMD processor series?

Ryzen

Pentium

Core

4 / 10

AMD acquired which graphics card company in 2006?

ATI Technologies

Intel Graphics

Matrox

5 / 10

Which of the following is an AMD graphics card brand?

Radeon

Iris

Quadro

6 / 10

What does AMD stand for?

Advanced Micro Devices

Advanced Machine Design

American Micro Devices

7 / 10

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

Bulldozer

Zen 3

Zen 2

8 / 10

In which year was AMD founded?

1972

1969

1965

9 / 10

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

ARM

Intel

NVIDIA

10 / 10

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

Mobile

Server

Embedded

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?

DLSS

CUDA

RTX

2 / 10

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

Luna

GeForce Now

xCloud

3 / 10

Which NVIDIA series is specifically designed for gaming?

Quadro

GeForce

Tesla

4 / 10

What does NVIDIA primarily specialize in?

CPUs

RAM

GPUs

5 / 10

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

G-Sync

FreeSync

V-Sync

6 / 10

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

Deep Enhance

DLSS

SuperSampling

7 / 10

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

TensorFlow

CUDA

PyTorch

8 / 10

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

Pascal

Turing

Ampere

9 / 10

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

Quadro

Tesla

GeForce

10 / 10

In which year was NVIDIA founded?

1993

1996

1990

Your score is

The average score is 80%

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

24-pin ATX connector

4-pin Molex connector

6-pin or 8-pin PCIe connector

SATA power connector

2 / 15

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

CPU voltage Fan speed profiles

Boot order

RAM frequency and timings

Fan speed profiles

3 / 15

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

Improved cable management

Higher wattage output

Better power efficiency

Reduced heat generation

4 / 15

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

RAID 0; No redundancy

RAID 10; Requires at least four drives

RAID 1; No performance improvement

RAID 5; Parity overhead

5 / 15

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

eSATA

M.2 NVMe

USB 3.0

SATA III

6 / 15

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

To increase the number of available fan headers

To boost fan speed

To control RGB lighting

To reduce fan noise

7 / 15

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

Enhance the aesthetics of the rear panel

Provide a grounding point for the power supply

Align and secure the motherboard's ports with the case

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

8 / 15

What is the purpose of standoffs in a PC case?

To elevate the motherboard from the case and prevent short circuits

To attach the CPU cooler

To hold the GPU in place

To secure the power supply

9 / 15

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

Magnifying glass

Multimeter

Front panel header adapter

Needle-nose pliers

10 / 15

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

Power supply

CPU cooler

SSD

RAM

11 / 15

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

Phillips-head screwdriver

Flat-head screwdriver

Torx driver

Hex driver

12 / 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 store BIOS settings

To power the CPU

13 / 15

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

CPU cooler

Power supply

Motherboard

Graphics card

14 / 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

15 / 15

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

It shows the direction of airflow

It marks the overclocking limit

It identifies the primary core

It indicates the correct alignment for installation

Your score is

The average score is 70%

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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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How can overclocking affect the lifespan of a CPU?

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

It can increase the CPU's lifespan

It improves the CPU's warranty coverage

It has no impact on the CPU's lifespan

2 / 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

3 / 20

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

To increase GPU memory bandwidth

To automatically match CPU clock speeds

To enhance audio quality

To prevent automatic overvoltage by the motherboard

4 / 20

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

Updating the operating system

Increasing the screen resolution

Using stress testing tools like AIDA64 or OCCT

Running disk defragmentation

5 / 20

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

To enhance GPU performance

To reduce power consumption

To increase the number of CPU cores

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 decreases the CPU's clock speed

It improves the cooling efficiency

It locks the voltage at a constant level

It adjusts voltage dynamically based on load, reducing power consumption

7 / 20

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

It improves GPU performance

It enhances RAM latency

It reduces electromagnetic interference but can limit maximum stable overclock

It increases CPU core count

8 / 20

How does increasing the VRM switching frequency benefit CPU overclocking?

It decreases the temperature of the CPU

It reduces the power consumption

It provides more stable power delivery to the CPU

It improves GPU clock speeds

9 / 20

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

To improve internet speed

To increase CPU clock speed

To enhance GPU memory bandwidth

To ensure VRMs do not overheat and cause instability or damage

10 / 20

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

85°C

60°C

100°C

75°C

11 / 20

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

PCIe bus

SSD read/write speeds

GPU core clock

RAM frequency

12 / 20

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

To reduce voltage droop under load

To modify memory timings

To enhance GPU performance

To increase the base clock frequency

13 / 20

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

Improved internet speed

Reduced thermal efficiency

Increased system stability

Permanent CPU damage

14 / 20

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

To enhance GPU performance

To reduce CPU temperatures

To stabilize higher RAM frequencies

To improve audio output

15 / 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 ensure balanced performance between core and cache speeds

To enhance storage performance

To improve GPU memory bandwidth

16 / 20

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

To regulate and deliver clean power to the CPU

To increase the GPU's clock speed

To enhance audio performance

To improve storage read/write speeds

17 / 20

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

Hyper-Threading

C-States

XMP Profile

Secure Boot

18 / 20

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

Base Clock (BCLK)

Thermal Throttle Limit

Core Multiplier

VRM Frequency

19 / 20

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

It modifies the GPU clock speed

It adjusts the base clock frequency

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

It increases the SSD read/write speeds

20 / 20

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

CrystalDiskMark

Prime95

FurMark

CPU-Z

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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

How can you monitor your GPU temperature while gaming?

Task Manager

MSI Afterburner

BIOS

Disk Management

2 / 14

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

The motherboard

The power cable connections

The RAM

The CPU

3 / 14

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

To ensure water purity

To prevent the growth of algae and bacteria in the loop

To enhance water flow speed

To prevent electrostatic discharge

4 / 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 using trial and error with incremental voltage increases while stress testing

By decreasing the voltage until the system becomes unstable

By increasing the voltage to the maximum allowable limit immediately

5 / 14

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

A toothbrush

A regular vacuum cleaner

A compressed air can

A wet cloth

6 / 14

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

Inability to access the internet

Improved game graphics

Increased storage space

Compatibility issues with new hardware

7 / 14

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

exFAT

FAT32

HFS+

NTFS

8 / 14

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

Every month

Every week

Every six months

Once a year

9 / 14

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

Adding additional cache memory

Increasing the number of cores

Enhancing clock speeds beyond factory limits

Improving thermal conductivity between the die and IHS

10 / 14

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

To reduce the noise level of the pump

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

To increase the power supply efficiency

To improve the lighting effects of RGB fans

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

It controls the voltage droop under load to improve stability

It increases the GPU performance

It modifies the memory frequency

It changes the base clock speed of the CPU

12 / 14

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

40-55°C

80-95°C

60-75°C

100-115°C

13 / 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

Active cooling with dedicated fans and water blocks

Using thermal pads without any active cooling

14 / 14

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

Disk Cleanup

Task Manager

Device Manager

System File Checker

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The average score is 70%

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