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?

Radeon

Iris

FirePro

2 / 10

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

Hyper-Threading

SpeedStep

Turbo Boost

3 / 10

What does Intel stand for?

Internal Electronics

Integrated Electronics

Intelligent Electronics

4 / 10

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

Core i9

Core i5

Core i7

5 / 10

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

3D XPoint

Optane

HBM

6 / 10

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

Turing

Zen

Coffee Lake

7 / 10

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

Kaby Lake

Skylake

Broadwell

8 / 10

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

Core

Atom

Xeon

9 / 10

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

Mobile

Desktop

Server

10 / 10

In which year was Intel founded?

1971

1968

1965

Your score is

The average score is 63%

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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

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

Server

Embedded

Mobile

3 / 10

Which of the following is a popular AMD processor series?

Pentium

Core

Ryzen

4 / 10

In which year was AMD founded?

1969

1965

1972

5 / 10

AMD acquired which graphics card company in 2006?

Intel Graphics

Matrox

ATI Technologies

6 / 10

Which of the following is an AMD graphics card brand?

Radeon

Quadro

Iris

7 / 10

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

ARM

Intel

NVIDIA

8 / 10

What does AMD stand for?

Advanced Machine Design

Advanced Micro Devices

American Micro Devices

9 / 10

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

Bulldozer

Zen 2

Zen 3

10 / 10

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

Ryzen

Duron

Sempron

Your score is

The average score is 70%

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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?

RTX

DLSS

CUDA

2 / 10

Which NVIDIA series is specifically designed for gaming?

Quadro

Tesla

GeForce

3 / 10

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

Pascal

Turing

Ampere

4 / 10

What does NVIDIA primarily specialize in?

RAM

CPUs

GPUs

5 / 10

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

Tesla

Quadro

GeForce

6 / 10

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

Luna

xCloud

GeForce Now

7 / 10

In which year was NVIDIA founded?

1993

1990

1996

8 / 10

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

TensorFlow

PyTorch

CUDA

9 / 10

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

DLSS

Deep Enhance

SuperSampling

10 / 10

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

G-Sync

V-Sync

FreeSync

Your score is

The average score is 90%

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

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

Align and secure the motherboard's ports with the case

2 / 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 10; Requires at least four drives

RAID 1; No performance improvement

3 / 15

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

Phillips-head screwdriver

Torx driver

Hex driver

Flat-head screwdriver

4 / 15

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

24-pin ATX connector

6-pin or 8-pin PCIe connector

4-pin Molex connector

SATA power connector

5 / 15

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

Improved cable management

Better power efficiency

Higher wattage output

Reduced heat generation

6 / 15

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

CPU voltage Fan speed profiles

Fan speed profiles

Boot order

RAM frequency and timings

7 / 15

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

RAM

CPU cooler

Power supply

SSD

8 / 15

What is the purpose of standoffs in a PC case?

To elevate the motherboard from the case and prevent short circuits

To secure the power supply

To attach the CPU cooler

To hold the GPU in place

9 / 15

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

Spread it evenly with a credit card

Apply a pea-sized dot in the center

Use thermal pads instead

Cover the entire CPU surface thinly

10 / 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 indicates the correct alignment for installation

It identifies the primary core

11 / 15

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

Multimeter

Needle-nose pliers

Magnifying glass

Front panel header adapter

12 / 15

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

USB 3.0

SATA III

M.2 NVMe

eSATA

13 / 15

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

To store BIOS settings

To maintain the system clock

To power the CPU

To supply power to USB ports

14 / 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

15 / 15

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

Motherboard

Graphics card

Power supply

CPU cooler

Your score is

The average score is 27%

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

To reduce voltage droop under load

To modify memory timings

To increase the base clock frequency

To enhance GPU performance

2 / 20

How does increasing the VRM switching frequency benefit CPU overclocking?

It decreases the temperature of the CPU

It improves GPU clock speeds

It provides more stable power delivery to the CPU

It reduces the power consumption

3 / 20

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

RAM frequency

GPU core clock

PCIe bus

SSD read/write speeds

4 / 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

5 / 20

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

To increase the number of CPU cores

To enhance GPU performance

To reduce power consumption

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

6 / 20

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

85°C

60°C

75°C

100°C

7 / 20

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

To enhance GPU performance

To improve audio output

To stabilize higher RAM frequencies

To reduce CPU temperatures

8 / 20

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

It adjusts the base clock frequency

It increases the SSD read/write speeds

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

It modifies the GPU clock speed

9 / 20

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

Prime95

FurMark

CPU-Z

CrystalDiskMark

10 / 20

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

C-States

Hyper-Threading

Secure Boot

XMP Profile

11 / 20

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

VRM Frequency

Core Multiplier

Base Clock (BCLK)

Thermal Throttle Limit

12 / 20

How can overclocking affect the lifespan of a CPU?

It has no impact on the CPU's lifespan

It can increase the CPU's lifespan

It improves the CPU's warranty coverage

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

13 / 20

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

Improved internet speed

Increased system stability

Reduced thermal efficiency

Permanent CPU damage

14 / 20

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

To enhance audio quality

To automatically match CPU clock speeds

To prevent automatic overvoltage by the motherboard

To increase GPU memory bandwidth

15 / 20

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

Increasing the screen resolution

Using stress testing tools like AIDA64 or OCCT

Updating the operating system

Running disk defragmentation

16 / 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 reduces electromagnetic interference but can limit maximum stable overclock

It enhances RAM latency

17 / 20

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

To enhance GPU memory bandwidth

To increase CPU clock speed

To improve internet speed

To ensure VRMs do not overheat and cause instability or damage

18 / 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

19 / 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 improves the cooling efficiency

It decreases the CPU's clock speed

It locks the voltage at a constant level

20 / 20

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

To improve internet speeds

To reduce the need for BIOS updates

To enhance thermal conductivity between the CPU and cooler

To increase the number of CPU cores

Your score is

The average score is 33%

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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

BIOS

Disk Management

MSI Afterburner

2 / 14

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

Enhancing clock speeds beyond factory limits

Improving thermal conductivity between the die and IHS

Adding additional cache memory

Increasing the number of cores

3 / 14

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

HFS+

exFAT

FAT32

NTFS

4 / 14

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

60-75°C

100-115°C

40-55°C

80-95°C

5 / 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 improve the lighting effects of RGB fans

To increase the power supply efficiency

6 / 14

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

A regular vacuum cleaner

A toothbrush

A wet cloth

A compressed air can

7 / 14

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

Relying on case airflow alone

Active cooling with dedicated fans and water blocks

Using thermal pads without any active cooling

Passive cooling with heat sinks only

8 / 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

Increased storage space

Compatibility issues with new hardware

9 / 14

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

To enhance water flow speed

To prevent the growth of algae and bacteria in the loop

To prevent electrostatic discharge

To ensure water purity

10 / 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 increasing the voltage to the maximum allowable limit immediately

By decreasing the voltage until the system becomes unstable

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

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

It modifies the memory frequency

It changes the base clock speed of the CPU

It controls the voltage droop under load to improve stability

It increases the GPU performance

12 / 14

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

The motherboard

The CPU

The RAM

The power cable connections

13 / 14

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

Every week

Once a year

Every month

Every six months

14 / 14

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

System File Checker

Task Manager

Device Manager

Disk Cleanup

Your score is

The average score is 18%

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