Question 1

A DIMM is installed .

Accepted Answer

A)  At a 45-degree tilt 
B)  While the computer is powered (hot swappable) or powered off 
C)  Straight down into the socket 
D)  With the module keys facing inward toward the module 
A)  At a 45-degree tilt 
B)  While the computer is powered (hot swappable) or powered off 
C)  Straight down into the socket 
D)  With the module keys facing inward toward the module

Question 2

DDR memory is a type of memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  SDRAM 
B)  Flash 
C)  RDRAM 
D)  Virtual 
A)  SDRAM 
B)  Flash 
C)  RDRAM 
D)  Virtual

Question 3

A 32MB x 64 DIMM has a total capacity of 256MB.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Dual-channeling:

Accepted Answer

A)  Requires more cache memory 
B)  Requires more RAM 
C)  Requires dual CPUs 
D)  Requires matched modules 
A)  Requires more cache memory 
B)  Requires more RAM 
C)  Requires dual CPUs 
D)  Requires matched modules

Question 5

A motherboard supports memory module capacities of 64MB through 1GB for a total of 3GB. The motherboard has 3 memory slots. The customer wants 1.5GB of RAM. Which memory population is the BEST?

Accepted Answer

A)  512MB in slots 1 and 2, and 64MB in slot 2 
B)  256MB in all three slots 
C)  1GB in all three slots 
D)  1GB in slot 1 and 512MB in slot 2 
A)  512MB in slots 1 and 2, and 64MB in slot 2 
B)  256MB in all three slots 
C)  1GB in all three slots 
D)  1GB in slot 1 and 512MB in slot 2

Question 6

When you install memory modules with different CL ratings, .

Accepted Answer

A)  The system will not boot. 
B)  The system displays a POST error. 
C)  The system runs at the speed of the higher rating. 
D)  The system will most likely lock up. 
A)  The system will not boot. 
B)  The system displays a POST error. 
C)  The system runs at the speed of the higher rating. 
D)  The system will most likely lock up.

Question 7

What other components are important for computer performance besides RAM?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type of optical drive 
B)  Type of hard drive 
C)  Amount of hard drive space 
D)  Capacity of BIOS 
A)  Type of optical drive 
B)  Type of hard drive 
C)  Amount of hard drive space 
D)  Capacity of BIOS

Question 8

Two common types of laptop memory modules are microDIMMs and miniDIMMs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Generally with CL ratings, .

Accepted Answer

A)  The higher the number, the lower the number of refreshes. 
B)  The lower the number, the higher the number of refreshes. 
C)  Memory modules in the same system can have different ratings. 
D)  The ratings are insignificant with higher capacity chips. 
A)  The higher the number, the lower the number of refreshes. 
B)  The lower the number, the higher the number of refreshes. 
C)  Memory modules in the same system can have different ratings. 
D)  The ratings are insignificant with higher capacity chips.

Question 10

Unused RIMM slots must contain a _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Unused RIMM slots must contain a _______....

Question 11

A user wants to upgrade their parents' computer, but the user has trouble installing the module on the workstation. What is the most likely problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  The user bought the wrong memory module. 
B)  The user is trying to install the module into the wrong slot. 
C)  The user forgot to pull out the memory slot tab. 
D)  The user did not use proper antistatic procedures and has damaged the memory module. 
A)  The user bought the wrong memory module. 
B)  The user is trying to install the module into the wrong slot. 
C)  The user forgot to pull out the memory slot tab. 
D)  The user did not use proper antistatic procedures and has damaged the memory module.

Question 12

The most common problem with thumb drives is inserting them into a powered slot or hub.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Using good grammar, describe how cache memory increases computer speed.

Accepted Answer

The processor checks in cache memory (wh

Question 14

Over time, DRAM chips lose their charge. The process of rewriting the information is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Refreshing 
B)  Pipelining 
C)  Memory extension 
D)  Virtual memory management 
A)  Refreshing 
B)  Pipelining 
C)  Memory extension 
D)  Virtual memory management

Question 15

Which of the following is a Windows XP tool that is useful for troubleshooting memory problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performance Utility 
B)  System Monitor 
C)  VCACHE 
D)  Memory Monitor 
A)  Performance Utility 
B)  System Monitor 
C)  VCACHE 
D)  Memory Monitor

Question 16

Using good grammar, describe what SPD is and how SPD affects memory.

Accepted Answer

SPD stands for Serial Presence

Question 17

Using good grammar, discuss whether using dual-channeling would be good to use in a home computer.

Accepted Answer

Dual-channeling would be good

Question 18

Where is RAM normally located in a laptop computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  In a bottom compartment 
B)  Under the keyboard 
C)  In the thin display 
D)  On a PC Card or ExpressCard 
A)  In a bottom compartment 
B)  Under the keyboard 
C)  In the thin display 
D)  On a PC Card or ExpressCard

Question 19

What memory feature enables the BIOS to determine exact details about the memory module?

Accepted Answer

A)  VCM 
B)  STD 
C)  ECC 
D)  SPD 
A)  VCM 
B)  STD 
C)  ECC 
D)  SPD

Question 20

Match the maximum amount of memory that can be used to the Windows version. Note that an answer can be used more than once, and each answer does not have to be used.
32-bit Windows 7 Professional _______
32-bit Windows XP Professional _______
32-bit Windows Vista Starter _______
32-bit Windows 7 Starter _______
64-bit Windows XP Professional _______
64-bit Windows 7 Home Basic _______
64-bit Windows Vista Home Premium _______
64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate _______
A. 256MB
B. 512MB
C. 1GB
D. 2GB
E. 4GB
F. 8GB
G. 16GB
H. 64GB
I. 128GB
J. 192GB
K. 256GB

Accepted Answer

E, E,C, D,

A DIMM is installed .

DDR memory is a type of memory.

A 32MB x 64 DIMM has a total capacity of 256MB.

Dual-channeling:

A motherboard supports memory module capacities of 64MB through 1GB for a total of 3GB. The motherboard has 3 memory slots. The customer wants 1.5GB of RAM. Which memory population is the BEST?

When you install memory modules with different CL ratings, .

What other components are important for computer performance besides RAM?

Two common types of laptop memory modules are microDIMMs and miniDIMMs.

Generally with CL ratings, .

Unused RIMM slots must contain a _______.

A user wants to upgrade their parents' computer, but the user has trouble installing the module on the workstation. What is the most likely problem?

The most common problem with thumb drives is inserting them into a powered slot or hub.

Using good grammar, describe how cache memory increases computer speed.

Over time, DRAM chips lose their charge. The process of rewriting the information is called

Which of the following is a Windows XP tool that is useful for troubleshooting memory problems?

Using good grammar, describe what SPD is and how SPD affects memory.

Using good grammar, discuss whether using dual-channeling would be good to use in a home computer.

Where is RAM normally located in a laptop computer?

What memory feature enables the BIOS to determine exact details about the memory module?

Introduction to Computer Repair

On the Motherboard

System Configuration

Disassembly and Power

Logical Troubleshooting

Storage Devices

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Other Peripherals

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Exam 6: Memory

A DIMM is installed .

DDR memory is a type of memory.

A 32MB x 64 DIMM has a total capacity of 256MB.

Dual-channeling:

A motherboard supports memory module capacities of 64MB through 1GB for a total of 3GB. The motherboard has 3 memory slots. The customer wants 1.5GB of RAM. Which memory population is the BEST?

When you install memory modules with different CL ratings, .

What other components are important for computer performance besides RAM?

Two common types of laptop memory modules are microDIMMs and miniDIMMs.

Generally with CL ratings, .

Unused RIMM slots must contain a _______.

A user wants to upgrade their parents' computer, but the user has trouble installing the module on the workstation. What is the most likely problem?

The most common problem with thumb drives is inserting them into a powered slot or hub.

Using good grammar, describe how cache memory increases computer speed.

Over time, DRAM chips lose their charge. The process of rewriting the information is called

Which of the following is a Windows XP tool that is useful for troubleshooting memory problems?

Using good grammar, describe what SPD is and how SPD affects memory.

Using good grammar, discuss whether using dual-channeling would be good to use in a home computer.

Where is RAM normally located in a laptop computer?

What memory feature enables the BIOS to determine exact details about the memory module?

Introduction to Computer Repair

On the Motherboard

System Configuration

Disassembly and Power

Logical Troubleshooting

Storage Devices

Multimedia Devices

Other Peripherals

Computing Design

Basic Operating Systems

Windows Xp, Vista, and 7

Internet Connectivity

Introduction to Networking

Computer and Network Security

Filters