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Computer Repair A + Certification

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Process
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide

2. Extended Partition
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.

3. How to access System information utility
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Bio software
MSinfo32.

4. ARROW
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
A DIMM feature whereby memory chips are installed on both sides of a DIMM. - Refers to the physical location of the chips on the DIMM.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.

5. Quad ranked
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
MSinfo32.

6. How many DIMMs does it take to provide one memory bank to the proccessor.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Redhead - UBUNTu

7. Primary Partition
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Bio software
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
MSinfo32.

8. RIMM
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.

9. Point of file extension
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
To organize file.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism

10. Section to change setting
To organize file.
To store
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.

11. 2 types of software Application
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Bio software
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
A DIMM feature whereby memory chips are installed on both sides of a DIMM. - Refers to the physical location of the chips on the DIMM.

12. Application
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
A software device with a specific function.
UAC box.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.

13. Single channel
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.

14. How do SIMM pins line up?
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
Bio software

15. Help - desk Technician

16. SO - DIMM
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism

17. Retail Sale Associate
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Ones who will sell equipment needed - and full of knowledge about it. Advise customers about the best technology meets their needs - and show them how to connect their technology. Works at stores.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.

18. Thread
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.

19. Kernel
Only one responsible for the PC before trouble occurs - also the mentor for new users to make sure problems do not arise. Responsible for ongoing PC maintenance. Works on site.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
CMD

20. RAM
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
CMD
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.

21. Double - sided
A DIMM feature whereby memory chips are installed on both sides of a DIMM. - Refers to the physical location of the chips on the DIMM.
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
Dynamic Ram
To store

22. MicroDIMM
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins

23. DRAM
User mode - Interacts with Software
Provides telephone or online support - greatest disadvantage - though access communication with customer over phone - voice - chat - or by remote control of user's computer. Not on site - works at store.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Dynamic Ram

24. SIMM
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
User mode - Interacts with Software
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.

25. What measurements did SDRAM run in?
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Dynamic Ram

26. What measurements did SIMM run in?
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Better than single channel - Allows the memory contoller to communicate with two DIMMs at the same time. This then doubling the speed of memory access.
Static Ram
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.

27. Archive meaning
User mode - Interacts with Software
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
To store
Ones who will sell equipment needed - and full of knowledge about it. Advise customers about the best technology meets their needs - and show them how to connect their technology. Works at stores.

28. Dual channels
Dynamic Ram
Bio software
Better than single channel - Allows the memory contoller to communicate with two DIMMs at the same time. This then doubling the speed of memory access.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins

29. SRAM
Static Ram
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.

30. Improvement of DDR3 over DDR2
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Dynamic Ram

31. Single ranked
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
UAC box.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.

32. SDRAM
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.

33. Dual ranked
Double - sided DIMMs that provide two 64 - bit banks. The memory controller accesses first one bank and then the other. Dual - ranked DIMMs do not perform as well as single - ranked DIMMs. - Refers to how the memory on the DIMM is addressed.
User mode - Interacts with Software
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.

34. Technician's Traits
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism

35. Triple channels
A DIMM feature whereby memory chips are installed on both sides of a DIMM. - Refers to the physical location of the chips on the DIMM.
To organize file.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.

36. What two other names are used for DDR
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)

37. Examples of Linux
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Redhead - UBUNTu
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
MSinfo32.

38. Bench Technician
Does not interact with customers and will repair what is brought to the bench if possible. Also is not permanently responsible for what happens to them. Also known as depot technician. Works at store.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.

39. PC Service Technician
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
A DIMM feature whereby memory chips are installed on both sides of a DIMM. - Refers to the physical location of the chips on the DIMM.

40. PC Support Technician
Only one responsible for the PC before trouble occurs - also the mentor for new users to make sure problems do not arise. Responsible for ongoing PC maintenance. Works on site.
UAC box.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.

41. Memory Bank
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide

42. System Tray
Double - sided DIMMs that provide two 64 - bit banks. The memory controller accesses first one bank and then the other. Dual - ranked DIMMs do not perform as well as single - ranked DIMMs. - Refers to how the memory on the DIMM is addressed.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.

43. Partition
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
UAC box.
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.

44. DIMM
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Static Ram
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.

45. DDR
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
An improved version of SDRAM. - Runs twice as fast. - Has one notch. - Uses 184 pins. - Processes data when the beat rises and when it falls! Thus - doubling the data rate of memory.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.

46. Single - sided
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
Bio software
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism

47. Thing that asks for changes in a box
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
UAC box.
Bio software

48. Which ranked DIMM costs more - yet performs better?
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.

49. How much bit data does DIMM have?
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Static Ram
Provides telephone or online support - greatest disadvantage - though access communication with customer over phone - voice - chat - or by remote control of user's computer. Not on site - works at store.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.

50. 3 letters to access System Information Utility
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
CMD
User mode - Interacts with Software