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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
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.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
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.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)

2. Quad ranked
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
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.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.

3. Thing that asks for changes in a box
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
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.
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.
UAC box.

4. Retail Sale Associate
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
UAC box.
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.

5. What measurements did SDRAM run in?
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Static Ram
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.

6. Single - sided
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
CMD
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
User mode - Interacts with Software

7. How to access System information utility
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.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
MSinfo32.

8. Improvement of DDR3 over DDR2
Bio software
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Static Ram
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.

9. 3 letters to access System Information Utility
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
CMD

10. 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.
Static Ram
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
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.

11. Kernel
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.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide

12. SRAM
Static Ram
Only 1. Can be broken up.
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.
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.

13. Point of file extension
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 1. Can be broken 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.
To organize file.

14. DIMM
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
User mode - Interacts with Software
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.

15. How many DIMMs does it take to provide one memory bank to the proccessor.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.

16. Primary Partition
Redhead - UBUNTu
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.

17. 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.
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.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Static Ram

18. Technician's Traits
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
MSinfo32.
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.

19. Thread
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.

20. Memory Bank
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.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.

21. Dual channels
Accessing three DIMMs at the same 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.
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.

22. Shell
Dynamic Ram
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
User mode - Interacts with Software
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.

23. 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.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
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.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.

24. PC Support Technician
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
MSinfo32.
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.

25. DRAM
CMD
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
Dynamic Ram
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.

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

27. PC Service Technician
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Dynamic Ram
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
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. Examples of Linux
Redhead - UBUNTu
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.

29. Extended Partition
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
To store
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.

30. Section to change setting
Bio software
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
UAC box.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization

31. Process
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
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.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.

32. MicroDIMM
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.

33. Channels
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
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.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins

34. Which ranked DIMM costs more - yet performs better?
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 ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Redhead - UBUNTu
MSinfo32.

35. ARROW
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.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.

36. How much bit data does DIMM have?
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.

37. SIMM
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.
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.

38. Single ranked
To organize file.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.

39. Application
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.
UAC box.
A software device with a specific function.

40. What two other names are used for DDR
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.
Static Ram
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)

41. Help - desk Technician

42. Triple channels
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
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.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same 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.

43. Partition
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.
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.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.

44. Archive meaning
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
To store
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.

45. Improvement of DDR2 over DDR
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.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins

46. What measurements did SIMM run in?
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Static Ram

47. 2 types of software Application
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Bio software
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.

48. System Tray
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
MSinfo32.
Static Ram
Bio software

49. SDRAM
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.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.

50. RAM
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
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.