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. Channels
A software device with a specific function.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
MSinfo32.


2. Bench Technician
A software device with a specific function.
MSinfo32.
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.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.


3. Help - desk Technician


4. Single ranked
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
A software device with a specific function.


5. Partition
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
MSinfo32.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.


6. 2 types of software Application
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
Redhead - UBUNTu
UAC box.
Bio software


7. Single - sided
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
MSinfo32.
A software device with a specific function.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.


8. Dual ranked
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
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.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.


9. Quad ranked
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
UAC box.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.


10. How much bit data does DIMM have?
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.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
UAC box.


11. SDRAM
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
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.
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.


12. SIMM
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
Static Ram
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware


13. Triple channels
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Dynamic Ram
MSinfo32.
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.


14. RIMM
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
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.


15. Dual channels
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
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.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
UAC box.


16. How do DIMM pins line up?
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
UAC box.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.


17. Technician's Traits
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Dynamic Ram
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism


18. MicroDIMM
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Only 1. Can be broken up.


19. Single channel
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization


20. Which ranked DIMM costs more - yet performs better?
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Static Ram
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.


21. Examples of Linux
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Redhead - UBUNTu
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization


22. Thing that asks for changes in a box
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
UAC box.
Bio software
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.


23. Application
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Allows 3D graphic effects.
A software device with a specific function.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.


24. DIMM
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.


25. Extended Partition
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Static Ram


26. DRAM
Dynamic Ram
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.


27. Memory Bank
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Bio software


28. RAM
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
CMD
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)


29. What two other names are used for DDR
MSinfo32.
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.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)


30. PC Service Technician
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
A software device with a specific function.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.


31. How many DIMMs does it take to provide one memory bank to the proccessor.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.


32. How to access System information utility
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
MSinfo32.
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.
Only 1. Can be broken up.


33. Section to change setting
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.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization


34. Double - sided
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Bio software
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
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.


35. PC Support Technician
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
User mode - Interacts with Software
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.


36. SRAM
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Static Ram
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
Redhead - UBUNTu


37. Archive meaning
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
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.
To store


38. Improvement of DDR2 over DDR
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.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins


39. What measurements did SIMM run in?
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
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.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.


40. How do SIMM pins line up?
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
CMD
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.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.


41. SO - DIMM
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Redhead - UBUNTu
Dynamic Ram


42. Retail Sale Associate
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
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.


43. Process
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
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.


44. Thread
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
Bio software


45. Primary Partition
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.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.


46. What measurements did SDRAM run in?
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.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
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.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)


47. System Tray
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
Dynamic Ram
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.


48. ARROW
Bio software
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.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.


49. 3 letters to access System Information Utility
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
CMD
MSinfo32.
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.


50. Shell
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
User mode - Interacts with Software
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.