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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
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.

2. What measurements did SIMM run in?
Redhead - UBUNTu
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.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.

3. Process
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.

4. How much bit data does DIMM have?
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
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
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.

5. Point of file extension
To organize file.
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.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.

6. MicroDIMM
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.
User mode - Interacts with Software
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.

7. Double - sided
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
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.
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.

8. 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.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
UAC box.

9. 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.
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.
User mode - Interacts with Software
To organize file.

10. PC Service Technician
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
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.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.

11. How many DIMMs does it take to provide one memory bank to the proccessor.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
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.
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.

12. ARROW
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
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.

13. Memory Bank
User mode - Interacts with Software
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.

14. What measurements did SDRAM run in?
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
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.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.

15. Help - desk Technician

16. Thing that asks for changes in a box
UAC box.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
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.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.

17. RIMM
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.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.

18. 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.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.

19. Single - sided
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.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.

20. Thread
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
User mode - Interacts with Software
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.

21. SIMM
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Static Ram
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.

22. SRAM
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
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.

23. Technician's Traits
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Only 1. Can be broken up.

24. Which ranked DIMM costs more - yet performs better?
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.

25. Archive meaning
To store
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 Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.

26. Quad ranked
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
To organize file.
To store
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.

27. 3 letters to access System Information Utility
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
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.
CMD

28. What two other names are used for DDR
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.

29. Partition
Bio software
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization

30. DRAM
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Dynamic Ram
CMD
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.

31. SDRAM
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
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.

32. DDR
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.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.

33. Section to change setting
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
UAC box.
A software device with a specific function.
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.

34. System Tray
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.

35. Dual channels
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
User mode - Interacts with 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.

36. Examples of Linux
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Redhead - UBUNTu
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.

37. How to access System information utility
MSinfo32.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization

38. How do SIMM pins line up?
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
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.

39. Improvement of DDR2 over DDR
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
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
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.

40. RAM
MSinfo32.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
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.

41. 2 types of software Application
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.
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.

42. Channels
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
A software device with a specific function.
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)

43. Primary Partition
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
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.

44. Single channel
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
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.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.

45. Kernel
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.

46. Application
UAC box.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
A software device with a specific function.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

47. Extended Partition
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.

48. PC Support Technician
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
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.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.

49. Improvement of DDR3 over DDR2
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
A software device with a specific function.

50. Single ranked
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
A software device with a specific function.
To organize file.
Redhead - UBUNTu