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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. Technician's Traits
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
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.

2. Thread
Dynamic Ram
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Static Ram
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.

3. Examples of Linux
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Redhead - UBUNTu
To store
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.

4. Extended Partition
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
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.

5. Help - desk Technician

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6. Channels
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.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
CMD

7. SO - DIMM
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.
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.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.

8. Memory Bank
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
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.

9. Bench Technician
User mode - Interacts with Software
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.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware

10. Application
UAC box.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
A software device with a specific function.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.

11. Single - sided
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
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.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.

12. What two other names are used for DDR
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
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.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)

13. Thing that asks for changes in a box
UAC box.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.

14. 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.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.

15. PC Service Technician
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
To store
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.

16. Kernel
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.

17. How do DIMM pins line up?
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
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.

18. SDRAM
CMD
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
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.

19. SIMM
Bio software
CMD
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.

20. 2 types of software Application
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
CMD
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Bio software

21. SRAM
Static Ram
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
To organize file.

22. Single ranked
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Dynamic 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.

23. 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.
Bio software
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.

24. ARROW
Redhead - UBUNTu
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.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.

25. Improvement of DDR2 over DDR
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.

26. Process
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
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.
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.

27. Dual channels
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
A software device with a specific function.
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.

28. Section to change setting
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Allows 3D graphic effects.

29. Partition
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
To store
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.

30. 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.
CMD
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.

31. What measurements did SIMM run in?
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
To organize file.
MSinfo32.

32. Single channel
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
To organize file.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.

33. 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.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.

34. What measurements did SDRAM run in?
MSinfo32.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization

35. Point of file extension
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
To organize file.
Bio 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.

36. MicroDIMM
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
To store
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Bio software

37. DIMM
Allows 3D graphic effects.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.

38. How to access System information utility
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
MSinfo32.
Only 1. Can be broken up.

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

40. Which ranked DIMM costs more - yet performs better?
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
UAC box.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.

41. Triple channels
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.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

42. Improvement of DDR3 over DDR2
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Allows 3D graphic effects.

43. Double - sided
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
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.
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.

44. DRAM
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
To organize file.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Dynamic Ram

45. System Tray
Dynamic Ram
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)

46. Quad ranked
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
MSinfo32.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Redhead - UBUNTu

47. How much bit data does DIMM have?
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
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.
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.

48. Primary Partition
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
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.
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.

49. Archive meaning
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 store
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.

50. RIMM
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
MSinfo32.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
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.