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

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

Mobile

Server

Desktop

3 / 10

In which year was Intel founded?

1965

1971

1968

4 / 10

What does Intel stand for?

Internal Electronics

Integrated Electronics

Intelligent Electronics

5 / 10

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

Kaby Lake

Skylake

Broadwell

6 / 10

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

Coffee Lake

Zen

Turing

7 / 10

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

Core

Atom

Xeon

8 / 10

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

FirePro

Radeon

Iris

9 / 10

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

Core i9

Core i5

Core i7

10 / 10

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

HBM

3D XPoint

Optane

Your score is

The average score is 66%

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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

In which year was AMD founded?

1972

1969

1965

3 / 10

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

Sempron

Ryzen

Duron

4 / 10

Which of the following is a popular AMD processor series?

Ryzen

Core

Pentium

5 / 10

AMD acquired which graphics card company in 2006?

ATI Technologies

Matrox

Intel Graphics

6 / 10

Which of the following is an AMD graphics card brand?

Quadro

Radeon

Iris

7 / 10

What does AMD stand for?

American Micro Devices

Advanced Machine Design

Advanced Micro Devices

8 / 10

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

NVIDIA

ARM

Intel

9 / 10

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

Server

Mobile

Embedded

10 / 10

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

Zen 3

Zen 2

Bulldozer

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

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

Ampere

Pascal

Turing

2 / 10

In which year was NVIDIA founded?

1990

1996

1993

3 / 10

Which NVIDIA series is specifically designed for gaming?

Tesla

GeForce

Quadro

4 / 10

What does NVIDIA primarily specialize in?

RAM

GPUs

CPUs

5 / 10

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

GeForce Now

xCloud

Luna

6 / 10

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

FreeSync

G-Sync

V-Sync

7 / 10

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

RTX

CUDA

DLSS

8 / 10

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

DLSS

SuperSampling

Deep Enhance

9 / 10

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

PyTorch

TensorFlow

CUDA

10 / 10

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

Quadro

Tesla

GeForce

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

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

2 / 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

3 / 15

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

To supply power to USB ports

To store BIOS settings

To maintain the system clock

To power the CPU

4 / 15

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

Hex driver

Flat-head screwdriver

Torx driver

Phillips-head screwdriver

5 / 15

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

Motherboard

Graphics card

CPU cooler

Power supply

6 / 15

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

eSATA

M.2 NVMe

SATA III

USB 3.0

7 / 15

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

Better power efficiency

Reduced heat generation

Improved cable management

Higher wattage output

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

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

10 / 15

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

RAM

SSD

CPU cooler

Power supply

11 / 15

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 0; No redundancy

RAID 1; No performance improvement

12 / 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

13 / 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

14 / 15

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

Align and secure the motherboard's ports with the case

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

Provide a grounding point for the power supply

15 / 15

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

It indicates the correct alignment for installation

It shows the direction of airflow

It identifies the primary core

It marks the overclocking limit

Your score is

The average score is 72%

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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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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

2 / 20

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

To prevent automatic overvoltage by the motherboard

To automatically match CPU clock speeds

To increase GPU memory bandwidth

To enhance audio quality

3 / 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

4 / 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

5 / 20

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

Updating the operating system

Using stress testing tools like AIDA64 or OCCT

Increasing the screen resolution

Running disk defragmentation

6 / 20

How can overclocking affect the lifespan of a CPU?

It improves the CPU's warranty coverage

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

It can increase the CPU's lifespan

It has no impact on the CPU's lifespan

7 / 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

8 / 20

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

Thermal Throttle Limit

Core Multiplier

Base Clock (BCLK)

VRM Frequency

9 / 20

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

It improves GPU performance

It increases CPU core count

It enhances RAM latency

It reduces electromagnetic interference but can limit maximum stable overclock

10 / 20

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

85°C

75°C

60°C

100°C

11 / 20

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

CrystalDiskMark

Prime95

FurMark

CPU-Z

12 / 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

13 / 20

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

To stabilize higher RAM frequencies

To improve audio output

To reduce CPU temperatures

To enhance GPU performance

14 / 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 reduce power consumption

To enhance GPU performance

To increase the number of CPU cores

15 / 20

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

To reduce voltage droop under load

To increase the base clock frequency

To modify memory timings

To enhance GPU performance

16 / 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 improve storage read/write speeds

To enhance audio performance

17 / 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

18 / 20

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

Secure Boot

C-States

Hyper-Threading

XMP Profile

19 / 20

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

To improve internet speed

To ensure VRMs do not overheat and cause instability or damage

To enhance GPU memory bandwidth

To increase CPU clock speed

20 / 20

How does increasing the VRM switching frequency benefit CPU overclocking?

It decreases the temperature of the CPU

It improves GPU clock speeds

It reduces the power consumption

It provides more stable power delivery to the CPU

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.

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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 enhance water flow speed

To ensure water purity

2 / 14

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

Device Manager

Disk Cleanup

Task Manager

System File Checker

3 / 14

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

Every month

Once a year

Every week

Every six months

4 / 14

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

100-115°C

60-75°C

40-55°C

80-95°C

5 / 14

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

Adding additional cache memory

Enhancing clock speeds beyond factory limits

Improving thermal conductivity between the die and IHS

Increasing the number of cores

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

Relying on case airflow alone

Using thermal pads without any active cooling

Passive cooling with heat sinks only

7 / 14

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

A toothbrush

A wet cloth

A compressed air can

A regular vacuum cleaner

8 / 14

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

It modifies the memory frequency

It controls the voltage droop under load to improve stability

It changes the base clock speed of the CPU

It increases the GPU performance

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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 match the cooling performance with the thermal load of the system

To increase the power supply efficiency

To reduce the noise level of the pump

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

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 using trial and error with incremental voltage increases while stress testing

By increasing the voltage to the maximum allowable limit immediately

12 / 14

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

The power cable connections

The RAM

The CPU

The motherboard

13 / 14

How can you monitor your GPU temperature while gaming?

BIOS

Task Manager

Disk Management

MSI Afterburner

14 / 14

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

NTFS

FAT32

HFS+

exFAT

Your score is

The average score is 69%

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