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Computer Repair A + Certification

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Single - sided
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
Static Ram
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide

2. What measurements did SDRAM run in?
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)

3. How do DIMM pins line up?
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
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.
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.

4. System Tray
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)

5. How many DIMMs does it take to provide one memory bank to the proccessor.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
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.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.

6. Triple channels
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.

7. Primary Partition
A software device with a specific function.
UAC box.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
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.

8. Memory Bank
Dynamic Ram
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware

9. Dual ranked
User mode - Interacts with Software
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
MSinfo32.
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.

10. 2 types of software Application
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Bio software
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
Only 1. Can be broken up.

11. DIMM
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. 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.

12. Improvement of DDR2 over DDR
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Redhead - UBUNTu
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)

13. Section to change setting
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
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.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.

14. Double - sided
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.
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.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Bio software

15. SO - DIMM
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
UAC box.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.

16. DDR
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.
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.

17. ARROW
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism

18. What measurements did SIMM run in?
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
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.

19. Kernel
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.

20. 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.
To store
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware

21. SDRAM
UAC box.
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.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization

22. Archive meaning
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.
CMD
To store

23. Single ranked
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.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Only 1. Can be broken up.

24. 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.)
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.

25. SIMM
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.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.

26. DRAM
Dynamic Ram
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.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.

27. RAM
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
UAC box.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.

28. PC Service Technician
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.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
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.

29. Help - desk Technician

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30. Application
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
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.
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.
A software device with a specific function.

31. 3 letters to access System Information Utility
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.
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.
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.
CMD

32. Dual channels
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.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.

33. Thread
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.
Redhead - UBUNTu
Bio software
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.

34. Which ranked DIMM costs more - yet performs better?
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.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.

35. Single channel
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
To store
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide

36. Retail Sale Associate
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.
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Bio software

37. 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.
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.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.

38. Examples of Linux
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
CMD
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Redhead - UBUNTu

39. Extended 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.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
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.

40. Shell
User mode - Interacts with Software
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.
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.

41. How to access System information utility
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
MSinfo32.
Bio software
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.

42. Quad ranked
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.

43. Point of file extension
UAC box.
To organize file.
A software device with a specific function.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.

44. Technician's Traits
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
Static Ram
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
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.

45. SRAM
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Static Ram
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Only 1. Can be broken up.

46. RIMM
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
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.

47. 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)
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)

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

49. How much bit data does DIMM have?
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.

50. Process
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
MSinfo32.