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Computer Repair A + Certification

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. SO - DIMM
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Static Ram
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.

2. Dual channels
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
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.

3. SDRAM
User mode - Interacts with Software
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 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.

4. Shell
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
User mode - Interacts with Software
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.

5. How much bit data does DIMM have?
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.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.

6. Single - sided
Dynamic Ram
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.

7. DIMM
User mode - Interacts with Software
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Static Ram

8. Section to change setting
A software device with a specific function.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
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.

9. Retail Sale Associate
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
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.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.

10. DRAM
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Dynamic Ram
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.

11. Application
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
A software device with a specific function.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
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.

12. Quad ranked
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
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.
MSinfo32.

13. Double - 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.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
MSinfo32.
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.

14. SIMM
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
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

15. What two other names are used for DDR
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
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.
Redhead - UBUNTu

16. SRAM
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.
Static Ram
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.

17. System Tray
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.
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.
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.

18. Thread
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
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.

19. Primary Partition
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization

20. Improvement of DDR2 over DDR
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.

21. Extended Partition
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Bio software

22. How many DIMMs does it take to provide one memory bank to the proccessor.
User mode - Interacts with Software
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
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.

23. How to access System information utility
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
MSinfo32.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.

24. Process
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.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
UAC box.

25. Examples of Linux
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
User mode - Interacts with Software
Redhead - UBUNTu

26. Improvement of DDR3 over DDR2
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
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.
Static Ram

27. Technician's Traits
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
To organize file.

28. What measurements did SDRAM run in?
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.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.

29. Point of file extension
To organize file.
Dynamic Ram
Bio 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.

30. Triple channels
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Dynamic Ram
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.

31. Partition
Dynamic Ram
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.

32. Single channel
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Dynamic Ram
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.

33. Dual ranked
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
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.
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.

34. 2 types of software Application
Bio software
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.

35. PC Service Technician
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
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.
To store

36. Kernel
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.

37. RIMM
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
A software device with a specific function.

38. PC Support Technician
Bio software
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.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.

39. Archive meaning
Bio software
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
To store
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.

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

41. MicroDIMM
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
MSinfo32.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization

42. RAM
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.

43. ARROW
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.
To store
Allows 3D graphic effects.

44. Thing that asks for changes in a box
UAC box.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.

45. Help - desk Technician

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46. Single ranked
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
MSinfo32.
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.
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.

47. 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.
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.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware

48. 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.
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.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Dynamic Ram

49. How do DIMM pins line up?
To store
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware

50. Bench Technician
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.
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.
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.