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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. Memory Bank
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Allows 3D graphic effects.
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.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.

2. Improvement of DDR2 over DDR
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
To organize file.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.

3. What measurements did SIMM run in?
Dynamic Ram
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.

4. RIMM
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
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.

5. SO - DIMM
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.

6. Partition
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
MSinfo32.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.

7. Application
MSinfo32.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
A software device with a specific function.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.

8. How many DIMMs does it take to provide one memory bank to the proccessor.
To store
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.

9. 3 letters to access System Information Utility
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
CMD
Bio software
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.

10. Bench Technician
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.
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.
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.

11. ARROW
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.

12. Point of file extension
To organize file.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.

13. Archive meaning
To store
Dynamic Ram
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.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.

14. Single - sided
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
A software device with a specific function.
Allows 3D graphic effects.

15. Examples of Linux
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
MSinfo32.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Redhead - UBUNTu

16. Help - desk Technician

17. Channels
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
Bio software
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.

18. Thread
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
To store

19. How do SIMM pins line up?
CMD
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
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.

20. Which ranked DIMM costs more - yet performs better?
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.

21. PC Support Technician
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
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.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.

22. Thing that asks for changes in a box
UAC box.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
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.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide

23. 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.
MSinfo32.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.

24. SDRAM
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
To organize file.

25. Extended Partition
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Static Ram
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware

26. RAM
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
To organize file.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.

27. Quad ranked
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
MSinfo32.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.

28. Single channel
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
MSinfo32.

29. How do DIMM pins line up?
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.

30. DDR
User mode - Interacts with Software
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
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.

31. What two other names are used for DDR
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
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.

32. How to access System information utility
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.
MSinfo32.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization

33. Retail Sale Associate
MSinfo32.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
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.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.

34. Shell
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
User mode - Interacts with Software
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.

35. 2 types of software Application
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.
Bio software
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.

36. SRAM
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Static Ram
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.

37. Dual ranked
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
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.
To store

38. Single ranked
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
User mode - Interacts with Software

39. Dual channels
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
MSinfo32.
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.

40. Improvement of DDR3 over DDR2
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.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
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.

41. System Tray
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.
Bio software
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.

42. DRAM
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Dynamic Ram
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
UAC box.

43. What measurements did SDRAM run in?
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
MSinfo32.
UAC box.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)

44. How much bit data does DIMM have?
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
To organize file.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.

45. SIMM
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
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.
Redhead - UBUNTu
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.

46. Process
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Dynamic Ram
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
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.

47. DIMM
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism

48. Triple channels
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.

49. MicroDIMM
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
Bio software
CMD
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.

50. Technician's Traits
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.