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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. Dual ranked
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.
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.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.

2. RAM
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.

3. Archive meaning
To store
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.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)

4. How much bit data does DIMM have?
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
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.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.

5. Bench Technician
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
To 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.

6. Shell
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
User mode - Interacts with Software
Redhead - UBUNTu
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.

7. Quad ranked
Static Ram
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Bio software

8. Application
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM 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.
A software device with a specific function.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism

9. How many DIMMs does it take to provide one memory bank to the proccessor.
Static Ram
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.

10. Channels
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.

11. MicroDIMM
Only 1. Can be broken up.
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.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.

12. Double - sided
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.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
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.

13. How do SIMM pins line up?
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
To store

14. Primary Partition
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
Static Ram
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.

15. Point of file extension
To organize file.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.

16. 2 types of software Application
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
Bio software

17. 3 letters to access System Information Utility
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.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
CMD

18. Section to change setting
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
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.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization

19. Thread
To store
To organize file.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware

20. Dual channels
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
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.
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. Single channel
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
MSinfo32.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.

22. SDRAM
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
To organize file.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.

23. Extended Partition
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
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.
Only 1. Can be broken up.

24. Single ranked
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
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.

25. Single - sided
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.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
UAC box.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)

26. DIMM
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
UAC box.
To store
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.

27. DDR
Static Ram
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
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.
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.

28. Improvement of DDR2 over DDR
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.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins

29. How do DIMM pins line up?
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.
Static Ram
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism

30. How to access System information utility
MSinfo32.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.

31. PC Service Technician
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
To organize file.
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
Static Ram

32. Retail Sale Associate
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 use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
To organize file.
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.

33. SO - 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.
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.
Dynamic Ram
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.

34. SRAM
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.
Static Ram
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins

35. Which ranked DIMM costs more - yet performs better?
UAC box.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware

36. Thing that asks for changes in a box
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
UAC box.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
Dynamic Ram

37. What measurements did SDRAM run in?
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
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.

38. Partition
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.

39. DRAM
To organize file.
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.
Dynamic Ram
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.

40. SIMM
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.

41. What two other names are used for DDR
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

42. Process
Dynamic Ram
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.

43. RIMM
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
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.
MSinfo32.

44. 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.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.

45. Kernel
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
Static Ram

46. System Tray
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
To organize file.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.

47. Triple channels
To store
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
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.

48. Help - desk Technician

49. Examples of Linux
Redhead - UBUNTu
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Static Ram

50. Technician's Traits
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.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.