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Computer Repair A + Certification

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Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Archive meaning
MSinfo32.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
To store
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.

2. Primary Partition
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.

3. Section to change setting
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
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.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.

4. SO - DIMM
CMD
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.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.

5. What measurements did SIMM run in?
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.

6. 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.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Dynamic Ram
MSinfo32.

7. Dual channels
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
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.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
A software device with a specific function.

8. DIMM
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
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.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.

9. Kernel
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
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.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware

10. Technician's Traits
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
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 software device with a specific function.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism

11. SIMM
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.

12. Process
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.

13. Help - desk Technician

14. 3 letters to access System Information Utility
CMD
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.

15. Improvement of DDR2 over DDR
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
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.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
User mode - Interacts with Software

16. PC Service Technician
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
Static Ram
CMD
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.

17. 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.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
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.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.

18. Shell
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
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

19. Improvement of DDR3 over DDR2
Dynamic Ram
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.

20. Quad ranked
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.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
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.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.

21. Triple channels
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.

22. Memory Bank
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
UAC box.

23. Which ranked DIMM costs more - yet performs better?
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.
User mode - Interacts with Software
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.

24. ARROW
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Only 1. Can be broken up.

25. SDRAM
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Redhead - UBUNTu
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.

26. Double - sided
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
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.
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.

27. How do DIMM pins line up?
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

28. System Tray
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
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.
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.

29. Examples of Linux
Redhead - UBUNTu
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
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.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.

30. RAM
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.

31. Dual ranked
Allows 3D graphic effects.
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.
MSinfo32.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

32. DRAM
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.
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.
Dynamic Ram

33. How many DIMMs does it take to provide one memory bank to the proccessor.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Bio software

34. Partition
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
A software device with a specific function.
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.

35. What measurements did SDRAM run in?
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
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.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)

36. RIMM
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.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.

37. 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.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
A software device with a specific function.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide

38. Point of file extension
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 organize file.
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.

39. Single channel
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)
A software device with a specific function.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.

40. PC Support Technician
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
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 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.
Bio software

41. What two other names are used for DDR
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
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.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)

42. Extended Partition
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.

43. Single ranked
Dynamic Ram
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.

44. 2 types of software Application
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.
Bio software
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.

45. Channels
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
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.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.

46. How much bit data does DIMM have?
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Static Ram
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.

47. SRAM
Static Ram
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
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.
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.

48. Application
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Static Ram
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
A software device with a specific function.

49. Single - sided
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
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.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.

50. DDR
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.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.