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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. SO - DIMM
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware

2. Partition
Bio software
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
A software device with a specific function.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.

3. 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.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Redhead - UBUNTu

4. How many DIMMs does it take to provide one memory bank to the proccessor.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.

5. DIMM
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
To store

6. SDRAM
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.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.

7. Channels
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Allows 3D graphic effects.

8. Help - desk Technician

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9. DRAM
Dynamic Ram
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.

10. 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.
To organize file.
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.

11. Kernel
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware

12. RIMM
Redhead - UBUNTu
CMD
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.

13. What two other names are used for DDR
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
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.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.

14. Shell
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Only 1. Can be broken up.
CMD
User mode - Interacts with Software

15. Archive meaning
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
To store
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.

16. Dual channels
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.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
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. Examples of Linux
Bio software
Redhead - UBUNTu
MSinfo32.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.

18. System Tray
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.

19. SIMM
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

20. Single ranked
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.

21. Single channel
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.
Bio software
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.

22. What measurements did SIMM run in?
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Bio software
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
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.

23. ARROW
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.
CMD
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Allows 3D graphic effects.

24. Retail Sale Associate
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
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
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.

25. Improvement of DDR2 over DDR
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
To organize file.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins

26. Triple channels
User mode - Interacts with Software
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
To store

27. Memory Bank
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Redhead - UBUNTu

28. Single - sided
To store
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.

29. Application
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
A software device with a specific function.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
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.

30. What measurements did SDRAM run in?
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
MSinfo32.
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.)

31. Section to change setting
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.

32. Improvement of DDR3 over DDR2
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
UAC box.

33. How do DIMM pins line up?
To store
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.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

34. PC Service 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.
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.

35. SRAM
User mode - Interacts with Software
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Static Ram
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.

36. 2 types of software Application
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
Bio software
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.

37. RAM
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
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.
Dynamic Ram
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins

38. Technician's Traits
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
User mode - Interacts with Software
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.

39. MicroDIMM
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins

40. 3 letters to access System Information Utility
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.
CMD
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.

41. Thread
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.

42. Process
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.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.

43. Thing that asks for changes in a box
UAC box.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
To store
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.

44. Point of file extension
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
To organize file.

45. Double - sided
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
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.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

46. Which ranked DIMM costs more - yet performs better?
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
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.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.

47. Primary Partition
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Dynamic Ram
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.

48. DDR
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
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.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.

49. PC Support Technician
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
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.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization

50. 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.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
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.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.