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Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
What memory type is often used as L1 cache memory?
SRAM
RDRAM
SDRAM
DDRAM
Which of these memory types are designed to detect errors? Pick two.
ECC
SDRAM
DDR
Parity memory
What type of memory is used to improve the performance of CPU instruction processing? (MAKES COMPUTER RUN FASTER)
Cache
Static
Hybrid
SDRAM
What type of memory module package would you commonly find on a desktop computer that uses DDR3 memory
SO-DIMM
SIMM
DIMM
MicroDIMM
What does the D in SDRAM stand for?
Dynamic
Disk
Density
Double
Which of these is commonly associated with the memory modules in today's modern PCs?
SDRAM
ROM
RDRAM
SRAM
Which of these memory form-factors would be the best choice for the smallest mobile devices?
Micro-DIMM
DIMM
Macro-DIMM
iDIMM
You've installed some new memory sticks into your PC, and now you'd like to confirm the amount of installed RAM. Which of these would be the best way to check the amount of installed RAM?
Check the BIOS settings
Boot with a Linux LiveCD
Cross-reference the text on the memory modules
Check the manufacturer documentation
What kind of memory is commonly used in processor caches?
DRAM
EEPROM
SRAM
SDRAM
Which of these would be true of a DIMM?
Commonly used in mobile devices
Commonly used module type for DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory
Every DIMM slot must be filled
Cannot be used with ECC memory
You need to upgrade the memory in your laptop computer. Which of these memory options would be the most appropriate choice?
SIMM
SSD
SO-DIMM
Flash
Which memory form-factor includes 200 pin and 204 pin versions?
DIMM
SIMM
SO-DIMM
RIMM
You've been asked to upgrade the memory in a computer on the 4th floor. What's the best way to determine what kind of memory you need?
Open the computer and examine the existing memory and available slots
Ask the end-user what kind of memory they prefer
Get the make and model of the computer or motherboard, and reference the manufacturer documentation
Most memory is interchangeable. Use the corporate standard for memory modules
What memory configuration increases throughput when more than one memory module is installed?
Dual-channel memory
Overclocking
Hyper-threading
Northbridge memory
Which of these would be true of a SO-DIMM?
Usually found in a mobile device
Must be installed in groups of two
Must be removed to clear the BIOS
Often included on video adapter cards
In which of these would you most commonly find static RAM?
Main memory of your PC
Embedded in your video adapter
Inside your CPU cache
In mobile storage devices
Which of these memory types can't be changed or erased?
ROM
SDRAM
SRAM
RDRAM
What is one of the fundamental characteristics of parity memory?
Parity memory identifies and corrects errors on the fly
Parity memory will retry memory transactions until zero errors are identified
Parity memory can be used on any computer
Parity memory uses an additional bit to identify errors
What type of memory can identify an error but not correct the issue?
ECC
Multi-channel
Parity
Double-sided
Which of these would be the best fit for ECC memory?
The computer is used for Internet browsing and office suite software
The computer is a database server that provides services for hundreds of simultaneous users
The computer is a standalone kiosk used for electronic job applications
The computer is used in a lab for testing in-house applications prior to formal release
You're installing a memory upgrade into a computer, and you notice that the motherboard documentation states that ECC memory is required. Why would a computer use ECC memory?
ECC memory is much faster than other memory types
You can install more ECC memory on a motherboard than other memory types
ECC memory can automatically identify and fix data errors
ECC memory is less expensive than other memory types
How many pins does a DDR desktop memory module have?
184
168
200
240
How many pins do DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules have?
72
240
144
184
Laptop memory modules come in which sizes? CHOOSE 2
200
204
184
240
DDR2 memory modules fit into DD3 memory slots?
True
False
What is the number of contact pins used in SDRAM modules?
288
168
184
240
What is the most common memory module form factor type used in laptop computers?
SO-DIMM
DIMM
C-RIMM
Which of the following answers lists the number of pins used by SO-DIMM DDR memory modules?
168
172
200
204
What is the number of pins used by SO-DIMM DDR3 modules?
168
172
204
214
A memory module form factor commonly used in sub-notebook devices is known as:
C-RIMM
MicroDIMM
SO-SO DIMM
DIMM
Which of the answers listed below refers to the number of pins used by MicroDIMM DDR SDRAM memory modules?
168
172
204
214
