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?

Hyper-Threading

Turbo Boost

SpeedStep

2 / 10

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

Core i5

Core i9

Core i7

3 / 10

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

Core

Xeon

Atom

4 / 10

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

Mobile

Desktop

Server

5 / 10

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

Optane

3D XPoint

HBM

6 / 10

What does Intel stand for?

Internal Electronics

Integrated Electronics

Intelligent Electronics

7 / 10

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

Skylake

Kaby Lake

Broadwell

8 / 10

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

FirePro

Radeon

Iris

9 / 10

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

Zen

Coffee Lake

Turing

10 / 10

In which year was Intel founded?

1968

1971

1965

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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 product line competes with Intel's Core i9 processors?

Athlon

Threadripper

2 / 10

Which of the following is an AMD graphics card brand?

Iris

Radeon

Quadro

3 / 10

AMD acquired which graphics card company in 2006?

Intel Graphics

Matrox

ATI Technologies

4 / 10

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

Ryzen

Duron

Sempron

5 / 10

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

ARM

Intel

NVIDIA

6 / 10

Which of the following is a popular AMD processor series?

Pentium

Ryzen

Core

7 / 10

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

Zen 3

Zen 2

Bulldozer

8 / 10

What does AMD stand for?

Advanced Machine Design

Advanced Micro Devices

American Micro Devices

9 / 10

In which year was AMD founded?

1965

1972

1969

10 / 10

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

Mobile

Server

Embedded

Your score is

The average score is 76%

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

TensorFlow

PyTorch

CUDA

2 / 10

What does NVIDIA primarily specialize in?

CPUs

RAM

GPUs

3 / 10

In which year was NVIDIA founded?

1990

1996

1993

4 / 10

Which NVIDIA series is specifically designed for gaming?

GeForce

Tesla

Quadro

5 / 10

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

GeForce

Quadro

Tesla

6 / 10

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

Ampere

Pascal

Turing

7 / 10

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

GeForce Now

xCloud

Luna

8 / 10

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

V-Sync

FreeSync

G-Sync

9 / 10

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

DLSS

RTX

CUDA

10 / 10

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

SuperSampling

Deep Enhance

DLSS

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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

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

To power the CPU

To maintain the system clock

To supply power to USB ports

To store BIOS settings

2 / 15

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

Graphics card

Motherboard

CPU cooler

Power supply

3 / 15

What is the purpose of standoffs in a PC case?

To secure the power supply

To attach the CPU cooler

To elevate the motherboard from the case and prevent short circuits

To hold the GPU in place

4 / 15

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

Power supply

SSD

RAM

CPU cooler

5 / 15

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

To control RGB lighting

To reduce fan noise

To increase the number of available fan headers

To boost fan speed

6 / 15

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

RAM frequency and timings

Boot order

CPU voltage Fan speed profiles

Fan speed profiles

7 / 15

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

M.2 NVMe

SATA III

USB 3.0

eSATA

8 / 15

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

SATA power connector

24-pin ATX connector

6-pin or 8-pin PCIe connector

4-pin Molex connector

9 / 15

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

Better power efficiency

Improved cable management

Reduced heat generation

Higher wattage output

10 / 15

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

Magnifying glass

Front panel header adapter

Needle-nose pliers

Multimeter

11 / 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

Provide a grounding point for the power supply

Align and secure the motherboard's ports with the case

12 / 15

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

Apply a pea-sized dot in the center

Cover the entire CPU surface thinly

Use thermal pads instead

Spread it evenly with a credit card

13 / 15

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

RAID 10; Requires at least four drives

RAID 0; No redundancy

RAID 1; No performance improvement

RAID 5; Parity overhead

14 / 15

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

It identifies the primary core

It marks the overclocking limit

It shows the direction of airflow

It indicates the correct alignment for installation

15 / 15

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

Phillips-head screwdriver

Torx driver

Flat-head screwdriver

Hex driver

Your score is

The average score is 73%

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

To enhance GPU performance

To reduce power consumption

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

To increase the number of CPU cores

2 / 20

How does increasing the VRM switching frequency benefit CPU overclocking?

It improves GPU clock speeds

It provides more stable power delivery to the CPU

It reduces the power consumption

It decreases the temperature of the CPU

3 / 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

4 / 20

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

Hyper-Threading

Secure Boot

XMP Profile

C-States

5 / 20

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

It enhances RAM latency

It improves GPU performance

It reduces electromagnetic interference but can limit maximum stable overclock

It increases CPU core count

6 / 20

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

To ensure VRMs do not overheat and cause instability or damage

To enhance GPU memory bandwidth

To improve internet speed

To increase CPU clock speed

7 / 20

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

To enhance audio quality

To increase GPU memory bandwidth

To automatically match CPU clock speeds

To prevent automatic overvoltage by the motherboard

8 / 20

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

Permanent CPU damage

Increased system stability

Reduced thermal efficiency

Improved internet speed

9 / 20

How can overclocking affect the lifespan of a CPU?

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

It improves the CPU's warranty coverage

It can increase the CPU's lifespan

It has no impact on the CPU's lifespan

10 / 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 locks the voltage at a constant level

It improves the cooling efficiency

It decreases the CPU's clock speed

11 / 20

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

Running disk defragmentation

Using stress testing tools like AIDA64 or OCCT

Updating the operating system

Increasing the screen resolution

12 / 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

13 / 20

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

To ensure balanced performance between core and cache speeds

To enhance storage performance

To improve GPU memory bandwidth

To increase the number of CPU cores

14 / 20

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

60°C

75°C

85°C

100°C

15 / 20

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

RAM frequency

PCIe bus

SSD read/write speeds

GPU core clock

16 / 20

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

To enhance audio performance

To increase the GPU's clock speed

To regulate and deliver clean power to the CPU

To improve storage read/write speeds

17 / 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 modifies the GPU clock speed

It adjusts the base clock frequency

It increases the SSD read/write speeds

18 / 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

19 / 20

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

Prime95

CPU-Z

CrystalDiskMark

FurMark

20 / 20

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

VRM Frequency

Thermal Throttle Limit

Core Multiplier

Base Clock (BCLK)

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The average score is 64%

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

Task Manager

Disk Cleanup

Device Manager

System File Checker

2 / 14

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

It increases the GPU performance

It controls the voltage droop under load to improve stability

It changes the base clock speed of the CPU

It modifies the memory frequency

3 / 14

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

Once a year

Every week

Every month

Every six months

4 / 14

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

Improving thermal conductivity between the die and IHS

Enhancing clock speeds beyond factory limits

Adding additional cache memory

Increasing the number of cores

5 / 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 increase the power supply efficiency

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

To improve the lighting effects of RGB fans

6 / 14

How can you monitor your GPU temperature while gaming?

Task Manager

MSI Afterburner

BIOS

Disk Management

7 / 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

8 / 14

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

A compressed air can

A regular vacuum cleaner

A toothbrush

A wet cloth

9 / 14

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

Compatibility issues with new hardware

Improved game graphics

Increased storage space

Inability to access the internet

10 / 14

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

The RAM

The CPU

The motherboard

The power cable connections

11 / 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 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

12 / 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

Passive cooling with heat sinks only

Relying on case airflow alone

Using thermal pads without any active cooling

13 / 14

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

To prevent the growth of algae and bacteria in the loop

To enhance water flow speed

To ensure water purity

To prevent electrostatic discharge

14 / 14

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

NTFS

FAT32

exFAT

HFS+

Your score is

The average score is 65%

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