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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. Process
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.

2. SDRAM
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
A software device with a specific function.

3. ARROW
Allows 3D graphic effects.
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.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Redhead - UBUNTu

4. Improvement of DDR3 over DDR2
Dynamic Ram
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Bio software
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.

5. DIMM
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
Bio software

6. Shell
Static Ram
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
User mode - Interacts with Software
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.

7. SRAM
Only 1. Can be broken up.
Static Ram
Dynamic Ram
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.

8. Examples of Linux
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
Dynamic Ram
Redhead - UBUNTu
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.

9. Thing that asks for changes in a box
Redhead - UBUNTu
To store
UAC box.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.

10. Technician's Traits
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
Allows 3D graphic effects.
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
A software device with a specific function.

11. Partition
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.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.

12. PC Support Technician
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.
Part of pie. Can hold up to 4 partitions. There are 2 types - Primary and Extended.
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.

13. What measurements did SDRAM run in?
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
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.

14. RAM
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
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.
Random Access Memory; temporary memory. RAM is expandable - and resides on the motherboard.
CMD

15. Memory Bank
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide
CMD
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.

16. MicroDIMM
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
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. 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.
Dual Incline Memory Module; Sold today as memory modules in present day.
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.

18. Kernel
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.

19. SO - DIMM
MSinfo32.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.

20. 2 types of software Application
CMD
Bio software
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.
Redhead - UBUNTu

21. Quad ranked
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
User mode - Interacts with Software
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide

22. Triple channels
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same time.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
Accessing three DIMMs at the same time.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.

23. Single ranked
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.
Single - sided DIMMs providing only one 64 - bit bank.
DDR2 is faster and uses less power than DDR. - Uses 240 Pins
MSinfo32.

24. Thread
Each process CPU is aware of - SINGLE task that is part of larger program.
Small Outline DIMM; The smaller version of DIMM used in laptops - for laptops.
To organize file.
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide

25. Retail Sale Associate
A software device with a specific function.
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.
Bio software

26. Section to change setting
Allows 3D graphic effects.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
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.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization

27. Extended Partition
To store
Positive and Helpful Attitude - Respect - Good Communication - Ownership of Their Problem - Dependability - Credibility - Professionalism
Only 1. Can be broken up.
User mode - Interacts with Software

28. How many DIMMs does it take to provide one memory bank to the proccessor.
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
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.

29. DDR
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
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 DIMM feature whereby memory chips are installed on both sides of a DIMM. - Refers to the physical location of the chips on the 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. RIMM
Redhead - UBUNTu
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization

31. Point of file extension
DIMMs used on subnotebook computers - which are smaller than SO - DIMMs.
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.
To organize file.

32. SIMM
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
Dynamic Ram
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.

33. Single - sided
Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
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.

34. Which ranked DIMM costs more - yet performs better?
Single ranked DIMMs - because the controller accesses all chips at the same 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.
Older version of a Memory Module - used in older computers - designed by Rambus Inc.
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.

35. Dual ranked
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.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. 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.

36. Double - sided
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.
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.
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.

37. Archive meaning
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.
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
To store
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.

38. DRAM
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Dynamic Ram
MHz: (Run in the steps with the processor and system clock.)
Memory of a processor addresses at one time and is 64 bits wide

39. What measurements did SIMM run in?
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
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.

40. Channels
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.
Involves how many DIMM slots the memory controller can address at a 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.
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.

41. How do DIMM pins line up?
To store
Single Incline Memory Module; like RIMM except size. Older memory modules.
DIMM has independent pins on opposite sides of the module.
Control panel - Then appearance - Then personalization

42. System Tray
Kernel mode - Interacts with hardware
Bio software
Basically the socket where you can pin applications on the desktop.
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. How to access System information utility
Dynamic Ram
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
MSinfo32.
Because it uses a 64 - bit data path - 1 DIMM.

44. 3 letters to access System Information Utility
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
CMD
Allows 3D graphic effects.
User mode - Interacts with Software

45. How do SIMM pins line up?
DDR3 is faster and uses less power than DDR2.
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.
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.

46. PC Service Technician
Comes from a service call - not ongoing repair - and will come to repair the computer if possible. Works on site.
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.
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.
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.

47. Primary Partition
Has 3 of these. Main partition. 3 Main Attributes. Archive - Hidden - Read only.
DIMMs that provide four banks. Are used only on servers.
To store
Static Ram

48. What two other names are used for DDR
1)Double Data Rate SDRAM (main) 2)DDR SDRAM 3) SDRAM II (2)
Older SIMMs have pins on both sides too - yet SIMMs have each pin pair tied together into a single contract.
Synchronous DRAM; This was the first DIMM to run synchronized with the system clock. - Has two notches. - Uses 168 pins.
CMD

49. Single channel
Early DIMMs in which the memory controller can only access one DIMM at a time.
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.
To store

50. Application
Nanoseconds (ns) Which was ow long it took to read data for them.
A software device with a specific function.
Made up of threads - is what the application is made up of. Works done.
Redhead - UBUNTu