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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. Archive meaning
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
To store
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.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism

2. SDRAM
Only 1. Can be broken up.
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.
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.

3. Help - desk Technician

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4. Retail Sale Associate
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Dynamic Ram
User mode - Interacts with Software
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.

5. SO - DIMM
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.
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.

6. Single channel
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
To store
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide

7. ARROW
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.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
To store

8. DIMM
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
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.

9. What measurements did SDRAM run in?
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.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
A software device with a specific function.
MSinfo32.

10. DDR
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.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.

11. Technician's Traits
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism

12. Improvement of DDR2 over DDR
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
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.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.

13. DRAM
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Dynamic Ram

14. How many DIMMs does it take to provide one memory bank to the proccessor.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
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.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.

15. How do SIMM pins line up?
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Bio software
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
MSinfo32.

16. Examples of Linux
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Redhead - UBUNTu

17. Process
Redhead - UBUNTu
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
To organize file.

18. SRAM
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
Static Ram
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.

19. Section to change setting
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
To store
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)

20. Thread
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
To store

21. Extended Partition
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)

22. Which ranked DIMM costs more - yet performs better?
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
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.
Bio software

23. PC Service Technician
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.
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
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.

24. Single - sided
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
UAC box.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Static Ram

25. Kernel
CMD
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.

26. Partition
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.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.

27. 2 types of software Application
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.
User mode - Interacts with Software
Bio software

28. 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.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
A software device with a specific function.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.

29. RIMM
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
To organize file.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware

30. Single ranked
Static Ram
Bio software
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.

31. Shell
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.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.

32. What measurements did SIMM run in?
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
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.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.

33. Bench Technician
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.
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.
To organize file.

34. Double - sided
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a 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.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.

35. Memory Bank
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 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.
Bio software

36. Point of file extension
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.
Dynamic Ram
To organize file.

37. Improvement of DDR3 over DDR2
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
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.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.

38. Application
To store
MSinfo32.
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.
A software device with a specific function.

39. Primary Partition
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.

40. SIMM
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Static Ram

41. Dual ranked
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
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.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.

42. How do DIMM pins line up?
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
A software device with a specific function.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

43. MicroDIMM
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
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 used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.

44. Thing that asks for changes in a box
UAC box.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
MSinfo32.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.

45. Triple channels
Static Ram
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.

46. How much bit data does DIMM have?
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Dynamic Ram

47. System Tray
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
CMD

48. Dual channels
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.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
User mode - Interacts with Software

49. PC Support Technician
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.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.

50. Quad ranked
UAC box.
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.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.