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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. SO - DIMM
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
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.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.

2. Thing that asks for changes in a box
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
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.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
UAC box.

3. Primary Partition
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
To organize file.

4. What measurements did SDRAM run in?
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

5. Single ranked
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)

6. RIMM
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
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.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
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.

7. Application
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
A software device with a specific function.

8. How do DIMM pins line up?
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.

9. Examples of Linux
Redhead - UBUNTu
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
UAC box.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.

10. Section to change setting
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
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. Channels
Static Ram
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.
Redhead - UBUNTu
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.

12. 3 letters to access System Information Utility
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.
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.
MSinfo32.
CMD

13. Retail Sale Associate
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.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
Redhead - UBUNTu

14. Extended Partition
Only 1. Can be broken up.
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.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
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.

15. MicroDIMM
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.

16. Point of file extension
To store
To organize file.
Static Ram
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide

17. Dual ranked
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
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.)
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.

18. SRAM
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Static Ram
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
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.

19. PC Support Technician
To organize file.
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
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.

20. Improvement of DDR3 over DDR2
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.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Allows 3D graphic effects.

21. What two other names are used for DDR
CMD
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.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

22. Bench Technician
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a 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.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
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.

23. Improvement of DDR2 over DDR
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware

24. Single channel
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.

25. Archive meaning
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
To store
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.

26. What measurements did SIMM run in?
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.

27. How to access System information utility
MSinfo32.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
User mode - Interacts with Software
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.

28. DRAM
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
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.
Dynamic Ram
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.

29. Technician's Traits
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.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism

30. Single - sided
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
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.

31. Help - desk Technician

32. System Tray
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
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.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.

33. ARROW
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
User mode - Interacts with Software
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Allows 3D graphic effects.

34. Quad ranked
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.

35. How do SIMM pins line up?
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
Bio software
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.

36. 2 types of software Application
Bio software
A software device with a specific function.
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.
Static Ram

37. RAM
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.

38. Partition
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
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.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.

39. Double - sided
UAC box.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
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. How many DIMMs does it take to provide one memory bank to the proccessor.
CMD
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Only 1. Can be broken up.

41. How much bit data does DIMM have?
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
To organize file.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.

42. Memory Bank
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.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
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.

43. Which ranked DIMM costs more - yet performs better?
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
UAC box.
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.

44. SIMM
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Only 1. Can be broken up.

45. PC Service Technician
Bio software
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
CMD
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.

46. Kernel
To organize file.
UAC box.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware

47. Dual channels
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
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.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.

48. Shell
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
User mode - Interacts with Software

49. DIMM
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Redhead - UBUNTu
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware

50. SDRAM
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
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.
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.