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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. DRAM
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
Dynamic Ram
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.

2. How do DIMM pins line up?
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
User mode - Interacts with Software
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
UAC box.

3. Improvement of DDR2 over DDR
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.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
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.

4. 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.
Dynamic Ram
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.

5. Examples of Linux
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.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Redhead - UBUNTu

6. Section to change setting
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.

7. What two other names are used for DDR
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Bio software
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.

8. Improvement of DDR3 over DDR2
Dynamic Ram
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
Static Ram
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.

9. Application
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
A software device with a specific function.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.

10. SO - DIMM
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
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.

11. 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.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
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.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.

12. Archive meaning
To store
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Allows 3D graphic effects.

13. SRAM
To organize file.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Static Ram
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.

14. Extended Partition
Only 1. Can be broken up.
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.
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.

15. Thread
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization

16. SIMM
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
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.

17. Partition
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.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
CMD

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

19. RAM
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
CMD
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.

20. SDRAM
Static Ram
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.
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.

21. Which ranked DIMM costs more - yet performs better?
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
Bio software
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.

22. Single - sided
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide

23. Double - sided
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
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.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.

24. Process
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Static Ram
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
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.

25. Primary Partition
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Only 1. Can be broken up.

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

27. Retail Sale Associate
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
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.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
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. 3 letters to access System Information Utility
CMD
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.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.

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

30. PC Support Technician
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
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.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
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.

31. 2 types of software Application
To organize file.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Bio software
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.

32. Triple channels
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 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.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.

33. Single channel
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
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.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.

34. Dual ranked
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
A software device with a specific function.
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.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.

35. System Tray
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.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.

36. ARROW
To store
Allows 3D graphic effects.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
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.

37. Help - desk Technician

38. DIMM
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
To store
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.

39. Technician's Traits
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
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.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.

40. Thing that asks for changes in a box
MSinfo32.
To organize file.
UAC box.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide

41. Quad ranked
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.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
UAC box.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.

42. RIMM
To organize file.
CMD
MSinfo32.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.

43. Memory Bank
To 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.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.

44. How many DIMMs does it take to provide one memory bank to the proccessor.
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.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.

45. What measurements did SDRAM run in?
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.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
A software device with a specific function.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)

46. How to access System information utility
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
To organize file.
Bio software
MSinfo32.

47. Dual channels
CMD
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 DIMM feature whereby memory chips are installed on both sides of a DIMM. - Refers to the physical location of the chips on the DIMM.

48. Kernel
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware

49. MicroDIMM
CMD
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
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.
UAC box.

50. What measurements did SIMM run in?
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.