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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 data center memory solution that combines DRAM and storage?

HBM

Optane

3D XPoint

2 / 10

What does Intel stand for?

Internal Electronics

Intelligent Electronics

Integrated Electronics

3 / 10

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

Iris

FirePro

Radeon

4 / 10

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

Core i9

Core i5

Core i7

5 / 10

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

Turing

Zen

Coffee Lake

6 / 10

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

Kaby Lake

Skylake

Broadwell

7 / 10

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

Core

Atom

Xeon

8 / 10

In which year was Intel founded?

1968

1971

1965

9 / 10

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

Hyper-Threading

SpeedStep

Turbo Boost

10 / 10

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

Server

Mobile

Desktop

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The average score is 65%

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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 architecture was the first to utilize 7nm technology?

Zen 3

Zen 2

Bulldozer

2 / 10

Which of the following is an AMD graphics card brand?

Iris

Quadro

Radeon

3 / 10

AMD acquired which graphics card company in 2006?

Matrox

Intel Graphics

ATI Technologies

4 / 10

In which year was AMD founded?

1969

1965

1972

5 / 10

Which of the following is a popular AMD processor series?

Core

Pentium

Ryzen

6 / 10

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

Threadripper

Athlon

7 / 10

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

NVIDIA

Intel

ARM

8 / 10

What does AMD stand for?

Advanced Machine Design

American Micro Devices

Advanced Micro Devices

9 / 10

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

Ryzen

Duron

Sempron

10 / 10

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

Mobile

Server

Embedded

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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

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

CUDA

TensorFlow

PyTorch

2 / 10

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

G-Sync

V-Sync

FreeSync

3 / 10

In which year was NVIDIA founded?

1990

1996

1993

4 / 10

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

Ampere

Turing

Pascal

5 / 10

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

Tesla

GeForce

Quadro

6 / 10

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

xCloud

GeForce Now

Luna

7 / 10

What does NVIDIA primarily specialize in?

RAM

GPUs

CPUs

8 / 10

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

DLSS

SuperSampling

Deep Enhance

9 / 10

Which NVIDIA series is specifically designed for gaming?

Tesla

Quadro

GeForce

10 / 10

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

CUDA

RTX

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.

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

RAID 5; Parity overhead

RAID 10; Requires at least four drives

RAID 1; No performance improvement

RAID 0; No redundancy

2 / 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 identifies the primary core

It marks the overclocking limit

It indicates the correct alignment for installation

3 / 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

Improved cable management

Better power efficiency

4 / 15

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

To power the CPU

To supply power to USB ports

To maintain the system clock

To store BIOS settings

5 / 15

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

Magnifying glass

Needle-nose pliers

Front panel header adapter

Multimeter

6 / 15

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

Apply a pea-sized dot in the center

Use thermal pads instead

Spread it evenly with a credit card

Cover the entire CPU surface thinly

7 / 15

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

To control RGB lighting

To increase the number of available fan headers

To boost fan speed

To reduce fan noise

8 / 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

Align and secure the motherboard's ports with the case

Provide a grounding point for the power supply

Enhance the aesthetics of the rear panel

9 / 15

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

RAM

Power supply

SSD

CPU cooler

10 / 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

11 / 15

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

Graphics card

CPU cooler

Motherboard

Power supply

12 / 15

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

Phillips-head screwdriver

Flat-head screwdriver

Torx driver

Hex driver

13 / 15

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

SATA III

USB 3.0

M.2 NVMe

eSATA

14 / 15

What is the purpose of standoffs in a PC case?

To hold the GPU in place

To attach the CPU cooler

To secure the power supply

To elevate the motherboard from the case and prevent short circuits

15 / 15

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

SATA power connector

6-pin or 8-pin PCIe connector

24-pin ATX connector

4-pin Molex connector

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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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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 adjusts voltage dynamically based on load, reducing power consumption

It locks the voltage at a constant level

2 / 20

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

To automatically match CPU clock speeds

To prevent automatic overvoltage by the motherboard

To enhance audio quality

To increase GPU memory bandwidth

3 / 20

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

To improve GPU memory bandwidth

To increase the number of CPU cores

To enhance storage performance

To ensure balanced performance between core and cache speeds

4 / 20

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

Secure Boot

XMP Profile

Hyper-Threading

C-States

5 / 20

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

Permanent CPU damage

Increased system stability

Improved internet speed

Reduced thermal efficiency

6 / 20

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

To improve internet speed

To enhance GPU memory bandwidth

To increase CPU clock speed

To ensure VRMs do not overheat and cause instability or damage

7 / 20

How does increasing the VRM switching frequency benefit CPU overclocking?

It improves GPU clock speeds

It decreases the temperature of the CPU

It reduces the power consumption

It provides more stable power delivery to the CPU

8 / 20

How can overclocking affect the lifespan of a CPU?

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

It can increase the CPU's lifespan

9 / 20

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

CPU-Z

Prime95

FurMark

CrystalDiskMark

10 / 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

11 / 20

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

To reduce CPU temperatures

To improve audio output

To stabilize higher RAM frequencies

To enhance GPU performance

12 / 20

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

To increase the number of CPU cores

To reduce the need for BIOS updates

To improve internet speeds

To enhance thermal conductivity between the CPU and cooler

13 / 20

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

75°C

85°C

100°C

60°C

14 / 20

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

Running disk defragmentation

Updating the operating system

Increasing the screen resolution

Using stress testing tools like AIDA64 or OCCT

15 / 20

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

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

To increase the number of CPU cores

To reduce power consumption

To enhance GPU performance

16 / 20

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

It increases the SSD read/write speeds

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

It adjusts the base clock frequency

It modifies the GPU clock speed

17 / 20

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

To improve storage read/write speeds

To regulate and deliver clean power to the CPU

To enhance audio performance

To increase the GPU's clock speed

18 / 20

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

It increases CPU core count

It improves GPU performance

It enhances RAM latency

It reduces electromagnetic interference but can limit maximum stable overclock

19 / 20

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

Thermal Throttle Limit

VRM Frequency

Base Clock (BCLK)

Core Multiplier

20 / 20

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

RAM frequency

SSD read/write speeds

GPU core clock

PCIe bus

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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

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

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

NTFS

HFS+

FAT32

exFAT

3 / 14

How can you monitor your GPU temperature while gaming?

Task Manager

MSI Afterburner

Disk Management

BIOS

4 / 14

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

80-95°C

100-115°C

40-55°C

60-75°C

5 / 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 decreasing the voltage until the system becomes unstable

By setting the voltage to the motherboard's default value

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

6 / 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

7 / 14

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

Enhancing clock speeds beyond factory limits

Increasing the number of cores

Adding additional cache memory

Improving thermal conductivity between the die and IHS

8 / 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 increase the power supply efficiency

To reduce the noise level of the pump

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

9 / 14

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

A regular vacuum cleaner

A compressed air can

A wet cloth

A toothbrush

10 / 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

Improved game graphics

Increased storage space

11 / 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 prevent electrostatic discharge

To ensure water purity

To enhance water flow speed

12 / 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 controls the voltage droop under load to improve stability

It increases the GPU performance

13 / 14

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

Every six months

Every week

Every month

Once a year

14 / 14

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

The motherboard

The power cable connections

The CPU

The RAM

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The average score is 70%

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