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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. How to access System information utility
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.
To organize file.
User mode - Interacts with Software
MSinfo32.

2. What measurements did SDRAM run in?
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
MSinfo32.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.

3. 3 letters to access System Information Utility
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
CMD
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.

4. SDRAM
Redhead - UBUNTu
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)

5. Dual channels
Only 1. Can be broken up.
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.
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
CMD

6. Triple channels
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

7. Single channel
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.

8. Primary Partition
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
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.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.

9. What measurements did SIMM run in?
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
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.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.

10. Improvement of DDR3 over DDR2
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.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.

11. How many DIMMs does it take to provide one memory bank to the proccessor.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
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.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.

12. Archive meaning
To store
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
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.
Only 1. Can be broken up.

13. How do DIMM pins line up?
Static Ram
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

14. SIMM
Bio software
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Redhead - UBUNTu
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.

15. Thing that asks for changes in a box
UAC box.
Dynamic Ram
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.

16. PC Service Technician
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
User mode - Interacts with Software
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.

17. Examples of Linux
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
A software device with a specific function.
Redhead - UBUNTu
UAC box.

18. 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.
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.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Redhead - UBUNTu

19. Retail Sale Associate
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.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
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.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.

20. 2 types of software Application
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Bio software
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism

21. Process
User mode - Interacts with Software
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Redhead - UBUNTu
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.

22. System Tray
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
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.

23. Double - sided
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.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
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.

24. Help - desk Technician

25. Partition
Dynamic Ram
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.
Static Ram

26. PC Support Technician
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
MSinfo32.
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.
Redhead - UBUNTu

27. Extended Partition
Only 1. Can be broken up.
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.
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.
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. SO - DIMM
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
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.

29. Single ranked
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

30. Point of file extension
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.
To organize file.
Redhead - UBUNTu
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

31. 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.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Redhead - UBUNTu
Static Ram

32. RAM
Static Ram
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.

33. How do SIMM pins line up?
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.
MSinfo32.
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.

34. Application
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
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.
A software device with a specific function.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.

35. Kernel
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware

36. How much bit data does DIMM have?
CMD
MSinfo32.
Redhead - UBUNTu
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.

37. RIMM
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Static Ram
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.

38. MicroDIMM
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Dynamic Ram

39. Quad ranked
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
To store
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
A software device with a specific function.

40. 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.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)

41. DIMM
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
UAC box.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

42. SRAM
Static Ram
Bio software
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.

43. Section to change setting
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 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.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.

44. Which ranked DIMM costs more - yet performs better?
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.

45. What two other names are used for DDR
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
A software device with a specific function.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Only 1. Can be broken up.

46. Single - sided
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
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.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.

47. Thread
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.

48. ARROW
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Bio software
Allows 3D graphic effects.
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.

49. Channels
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
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.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.

50. Memory Bank
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.