Circuit-Hack | Medium Quiz

1. Processor

What does hyper-threading do in a CPU?

a) Increases the CPU clock speed

b) Allows a single core to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

c) Boosts GPU performance

d) Reduces CPU power consumption

Which of the following affects a CPU’s performance the most?

a) Number of threads

b) Size of the power supply

c) Number of USB ports

d) Screen resolution

What is a CPU socket?

a) A cooling mechanism for the processor

b) A slot on the motherboard where the CPU is installed

c) The part of the CPU that handles calculations

d) A component that powers the processor

2. Volatile Memory

What is the difference between DDR4 and DDR5 RAM?

a) DDR5 has lower latency than DDR4

b) DDR5 has higher bandwidth and uses lower voltage

c) DDR4 supports only Intel processors

d) DDR5 is only used in server computers

What is the purpose of RAM frequency (measured in MHz)?

a) Determines how fast data is transferred between RAM and CPU

b) Defines how many programs can be installed

c) Measures the total storage space in RAM

d) Controls the graphics performance

Which RAM configuration provides the best performance?

a) Single-channel

b) Dual-channel

c) Quad-channel

d) It depends on the motherboard

What happens when a PC runs out of available RAM?

a) The CPU stops working

b) The system crashes immediately

c) The computer starts using virtual memory on the hard drive or SSD

d) The GPU takes over memory management

3. Storage

Which of these storage technologies is the fastest?

a) SATA SSD

b) NVMe SSD

c) HDD

d) Hybrid Drive

What does TRIM do in an SSD?

a) Reduces power consumption

b) Deletes unnecessary files automatically

c) Improves performance by clearing unused blocks

d) Increases the storage capacity

Which of these storage interfaces provides the fastest data transfer speed?

a) SATA III

b) PCIe 3.0

c) PCIe 4.0

d) USB 3.1

4. GPU

What does VRAM do in a graphics card?

a) Acts as memory for storing graphical data

b) Speeds up the CPU

c) Controls power consumption of the GPU

d) Stores game files permanently

Which of these factors does NOT significantly affect gaming performance?

a) GPU clock speed

b) VRAM size

c) The resolution of the monitor

d) The color of the graphics card

What is the biggest limitation of integrated graphics compared to a dedicated GPU?

a) Higher power usage

b) Lower performance in gaming and rendering

c) Requires extra cooling

d) Takes up more physical space in the PC

5. Motherboard & Power Supply

What is the main function of a chipset on a motherboard?

a) Controls communication between components

b) Increases internet speed

c) Stores the BIOS

d) Acts as a backup power source

Which type of motherboard form factor is the smallest?

a) ATX

b) Micro-ATX

c) Mini-ITX

d) E-ATX

Which power connector is required for modern GPUs?

a) 24-pin ATX

b) 8-pin PCIe

c) SATA power connector

d) USB-C

What is the 80 PLUS certification in power supplies?

a) A measure of energy efficiency

b) A rating for overclocking compatibility

c) A test for gaming performance

d) A security feature

6. Advanced PC Concepts

Which cooling method is the most efficient for high-performance PCs?

a) Air cooling

b) Liquid cooling (AIO or custom loop)

c) Passive cooling

d) USB fans

What does overclocking do?

a) Reduces CPU power consumption

b) Increases the clock speed of a CPU or GPU for better performance

c) Makes RAM store more data

d) Connects multiple monitors

What is the purpose of a thermal paste?

a) To connect the CPU to the motherboard

b) To improve heat transfer between the CPU and cooler

c) To clean dust from PC components

d) To increase gaming performance