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Computer Repair A + Certification

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. MicroDIMM
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 used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
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.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.

2. How much bit data does DIMM have?
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.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.

3. PC Support Technician
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
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.
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.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.

4. What measurements did SDRAM run in?
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.

5. Quad ranked
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
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.

6. SIMM
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
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. Single channel
Dynamic Ram
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
To organize file.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.

8. RIMM
CMD
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.

9. Thing that asks for changes in a box
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
UAC box.

10. SO - DIMM
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
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.

11. Partition
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
A software device with a specific function.

12. Single ranked
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

13. Archive meaning
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
To store
A software device with a specific function.

14. Improvement of DDR2 over DDR
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.
A software device with a specific function.
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.

15. Section to change setting
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.

16. Kernel
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
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.

17. What two other names are used for DDR
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.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Bio software
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide

18. Examples of Linux
Redhead - UBUNTu
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.

19. RAM
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.

20. Double - sided
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.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
To organize file.
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.

21. DRAM
Dynamic Ram
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.

22. Technician's Traits
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism

23. Single - sided
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.

24. Channels
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
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 SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.

25. Help - desk Technician

26. 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.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Redhead - UBUNTu
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.

27. DIMM
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.

28. 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.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
Allows 3D graphic effects.

29. How many DIMMs does it take to provide one memory bank to the proccessor.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
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.

30. Thread
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
To store
Static Ram
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

31. 2 types of software Application
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
Bio software

32. Retail Sale Associate
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
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.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
To store

33. 3 letters to access System Information Utility
To organize file.
CMD
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware

34. DDR
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.
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.

35. Improvement of DDR3 over DDR2
To organize file.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.

36. Bench Technician
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.
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.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins

37. Dual channels
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
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 1. Can be broken up.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.

38. ARROW
Redhead - UBUNTu
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
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.

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

40. Point of file extension
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 - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
To organize file.
Allows 3D graphic effects.

41. Shell
User mode - Interacts with Software
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
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.

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

43. Which ranked DIMM costs more - yet performs better?
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.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

44. Memory Bank
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
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.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
UAC box.

45. 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.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Static 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.

46. What measurements did SIMM run in?
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 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.
UAC box.

47. System Tray
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
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.

48. Triple channels
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Allows 3D graphic effects.

49. Application
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.
A software device with a specific function.
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.

50. Primary Partition
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
UAC box.
To organize file.