A+ Review Quizzes Ch7

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Holds its data as long as the RAM has power SRAM

Loses its data rapidly DRAM

Used on laptops SO-DIMM

Used on subnotebook computers MicroDIMMs

Currently the fastest memory and can support triple or dual channels or be installed as a single DIMM

240-pin DDR3 DIMM

Has two notches on the module 168-pin SDRAM DIMM

Must be installed two modules to a bank of memory 72-pin SIMM

Must be installed four modules to a bank of memory 30-pin SIMM

Have been used, returned to the factory, marked again, and then resold Re-marked chips Feedback

The correct answer is: Holds its data as long as the RAM has power – SRAM, Loses its data rapidly – DRAM, Used on laptops – SO-DIMM, Used on subnotebook computers – MicroDIMMs, Currently the fastest memory and can support triple or dual channels or be installed as a single DIMM – 240-pin DDR3 DIMM, Has two notches on the module – 168-pin SDRAM DIMM, Must be installed two modules to a bank of memory – 72-pin SIMM, Must be installed four modules to a bank of memory – 30-pin SIMM, Have been used, returned to the factory, marked again, and then resold – Re-marked chips.

Question 2

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____ memory temporarily holds data and instructions as the CPU processes them.

Select one:

a. Random array

b. Read-only

c. Repeatable access

d. Random access

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The correct answer is: Random access.

Question 3

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RAM is divided into two categories, ____.

Select one:

a. DIMM and SODIMM

b. DRAM and SRAM

c. RIMM and SRAM

d. SRAM and mSDRAM

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The correct answer is: DRAM and SRAM.

Question 4

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____ is used for a memory cache and is contained within the processor housing.

Select one:

a. SRAM

b. DRAM

c. ROM

d. cSRAM

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The correct answer is: SRAM.

Question 5

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____ loses its data rapidly, and the memory controller must refresh it several thousand times a second.

Select one:

a. Static RAM

b. Read-only memory

c. Dynamic RAM

d. Flash RAM

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The correct answer is: Dynamic RAM.

Question 6

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RAM on motherboards today is stored on ____.

Select one:

a. chips

b. FPGAs

c. Socket Mem478

d. DIMMs

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The correct answer is: DIMMs.

Question 7

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Laptops use a smaller version of a DIMM called a ____.

Select one:

a. mDIMM

b. SO-DIMM

c. dDIMM

d. l-DIMM

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The correct answer is: SO-DIMM.

Question 8

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A ____ gets its name because it has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

Select one:

a. DIMM

b. RIMM

c. SIMM

d. TRIMM

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The correct answer is: DIMM.

Question 9

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DIMMs intended to be used in servers must be extremely reliable and use an error-checking technology called ____.

Select one:

a. CRC

b. ECC

c. AES

d. DPD

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The correct answer is: ECC.

Question 10

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If the number of bits is not an odd number for odd parity or an even number for even parity, a ____ error occurs.

Select one:

a. checksum

b. flip

c. word

d. parity

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The correct answer is: parity.

Question 11

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A Rambus memory module is called a ____.

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a. RIMM

b. DIMM

c. SIMM

d. RDIMM

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The correct answer is: RIMM.

Question 12

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SIMMs are rated by speed, measured in ____.

Select one:

a. microseconds

b. milliseconds

c. picoseconds

d. nanoseconds

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The correct answer is: nanoseconds.

Question 13

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When Windows does not have adequate memory to perform an operation, it gives a “____” error or it slows down to a painful crawl.

Select one:

a. Out of memory

b. Insufficient memory

c. Excess memory

d. Stack overflow

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The correct answer is: Insufficient memory.

Question 14

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To upgrade memory means to add more ____ to a computer.

Select one:

a. ROM

b. Flash

c. RAM

d. disk

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The correct answer is: RAM.

Question 15

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To use System Information, in the Vista Start Search box or the Windows XP Run box, type ____ and press Enter.

Select one:

a. msinfo32

b. msconfig

c. wininfo

d. msinfo

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The correct answer is: msinfo32.

Question 16

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In the table found in the motherboard manual, a chip on a RIMM module is called a ____.

Select one:

a. tool

b. gadget

c. widget

d. component

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The correct answer is: component.

Question 17

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Higher-quality memory modules have ____ installed to reduce heat and help the module last longer.

Select one:

a. fans

b. heat rails

c. epoxy

d. heat sinks

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The correct answer is: heat sinks.

Question 18

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If the chip’s surface is dull or matted, or you can scratch off the markings with a fingernail or knife, suspect that the chip has been ____.

Select one:

a. re-burned

b. re-marked

c. defaced

d. installed new

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The correct answer is: re-marked.

Question 19

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For ____ modules, small clips latch into place on each side of the slot to hold the module in the slot.

Select one:

a. DRAM

b. RIMM

c. DIMM

d. SIMM

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The correct answer is: DIMM.

Question 20

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For RIMM modules, install the RIMMs beginning with bank ____.

Select one:

a. 0

b. 1

c. alpha

d. beta

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The correct answer is: 0.

Question 21

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When installing the RIMM, ____ on the edge of the RIMM module will help you orient it correctly in the socket.

Select one:

a. vents

b. colors

c. notches

d. symbols

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The correct answer is: notches.

Question 22

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In Windows, memory errors can cause frequent ____ errors.

Select one:

a. General Fault

b. General Protection Fault

c. Stack Underflow

d. Heap Underflow

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The correct answer is: General Protection Fault.

Question 23

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A simple problem of replacing a bad memory module can become a complex research project if you don’t have a good grasp of current and past memory technologies.

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True

False

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The correct answer is 'True'.

Question 24

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Systems using RIMMs are still being made

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False

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The correct answer is 'False'.

Question 25

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Mixing unbuffered memory with buffered or registered memory will work but is not recommended.

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False

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The correct answer is 'False'.

Question 26

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Most often, placing memory on the motherboard and updating the BIOS manually is all that is necessary for installation.

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False

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The correct answer is 'False'.

Question 27

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For most SIMMs, the module slides into the slot at an angle.

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True

False

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The correct answer is 'True'.