Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Memory Module

What is another name for a RAM chip?

• CPU

• GPU

• Memory Module

• Hard Drive

What is the purpose of memory modules in a computer?

• To store temporary data

• To cool down the CPU

• To store permanent data

• To process graphics

How many pins did the original SIMMs have?

• 240 pins

• 30 pins

• 72 pins

• 168 pins

What is the pin configuration commonly found in DIMMs?

• 30 pins

• 240 pins

• 72 pins

• 168 pins

Which memory module has a smaller form factor than standard DIMM chips?

• ROM

• SO-DIMM

• DIMM

• SIMM

What is the technical term used to describe computer memory?

• GPU

• CPU

• RAM

• Hard Drive

What should you ensure when upgrading your computer's RAM?

• Buy the cheapest memory module

• Buy compatible memory modules

• Buy any memory module

• Buy the largest memory module

Which of the following terms is NOT interchangeable with 'memory module'?

• RAM

• CPU

• Memory

• RAM chip

How many pin configurations are available for SO-DIMMs?

• 72-pin, 168-pin, 240-pin

• 30-pin, 168-pin, 240-pin

• 72-pin, 144-pin, 200-pin

• 30-pin, 72-pin, 144-pin

What type of memory do most computers accept?

• All types

• No memory

• Only one type

• Multiple types