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Computer Repair A + Certification

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Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Dual channels
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
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.
Dynamic Ram
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.

2. Application
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 software device with a specific function.
Bio software
UAC box.

3. Examples of Linux
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
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.
Redhead - UBUNTu

4. Technician's Traits
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.

5. SRAM
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Static Ram

6. SDRAM
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
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.
User mode - Interacts with Software
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.

7. Archive meaning
Bio software
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.
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.
To store

8. SO - DIMM
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
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
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.

9. 2 types of software Application
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.
Bio software
To organize file.

10. How to access System information utility
Bio software
MSinfo32.
CMD
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.

11. Triple channels
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide

12. RIMM
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.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
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.

13. Single channel
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.

14. PC Service Technician
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
Static Ram
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
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.

15. How many DIMMs does it take to provide one memory bank to the proccessor.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
CMD
A software device with a specific function.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.

16. DRAM
To store
Dynamic Ram
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.

17. Retail Sale Associate
To store
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.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
MSinfo32.

18. RAM
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
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.

19. DIMM
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
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.

20. Channels
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
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.
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.

21. 3 letters to access System Information Utility
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
CMD

22. Quad ranked
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.

23. SIMM
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.

24. What measurements did SIMM run in?
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)
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.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.

25. MicroDIMM
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins

26. 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.
Bio software
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
A software device with a specific function.

27. What two other names are used for DDR
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
A software device with a specific function.

28. Kernel
DIMMs use 64 - bit data. - Early DIMMS which had 128 - bit are now obsolete.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
User mode - Interacts with Software
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.

29. Thing that asks for changes in a box
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Bio software
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
UAC box.

30. Memory Bank
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide

31. Point of file extension
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
To organize file.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware

32. Double - sided
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
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.
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.

33. Improvement of DDR3 over DDR2
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.

34. Process
Redhead - UBUNTu
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
Only 1. Can be broken up.

35. Extended Partition
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
MSinfo32.

36. ARROW
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
A software device with a specific function.
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.
Allows 3D graphic effects.

37. PC Support Technician
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
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.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.

38. Bench Technician
CMD
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
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.

39. System Tray
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
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.

40. Section to change setting
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
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

41. Single 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.
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.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
A software device with a specific function.

42. 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.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
User mode - Interacts with Software
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.

43. Primary Partition
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
To organize file.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.

44. How much bit data does DIMM have?
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.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.

45. Help - desk Technician

46. Improvement of DDR2 over DDR
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
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.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins

47. How do DIMM pins line up?
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a time.
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.

48. DDR
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
UAC box.
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.

49. Thread
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
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.
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)

50. Shell
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
User mode - Interacts with Software
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.