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Computer Science
12th Grade
10/06/2011

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Term
Instructions and data must be copied from the ___ to ___ to facilitate processing.
Definition
hard drive, RAM
Term
The name of the physical form factor for RAM
Definition
Package
Term
DIP in an acronym for ___.
Definition
dual inline package
Term
This type of memory form factor used to be soldered on the motherboard
Definition
DIP
Term
SIMM is an acronym for ___.
Definition
single inline memory module
Term
This memory form factor is available in 30-pin and 72-pin layouts.
Definition
SIMM
Term
DIMM is an acronym for ___.
Definition
dual inline memory module
Term
The most popular memory form factor installed in current motherboards.
Definition
DIMM
Term
This memory form factor was manufactured in 168-, 184-, and 240-pin layouts.
Definition
DIMM
Term
RIMM is an acronym for ___.
Definition
Rambus inline memory modules
Term
This memory form factor is available in 184-, and 232-pin layouts.
Definition
RIMM
Term
This memory package utilizes a thin metal heat spreader to dissipate the heat generated by the chips.
Definition
RIMM
Term
True or False: Memory modules can be mixed at will on a typical motherboard.
Definition
False
Term
The number of memory modules that must be installed to match the width of the data bus.
Definition
memory bank
Term
SRAM is an acronym for ___.
Definition
static random access memory
Term
DRAM is an acronym for ___.
Definition
dynamic random access memory
Term
RAM is an acronym for ___.
Definition
random access memory
Term
The interval during which DRAM is being refreshed and is inaccessible to the CPU.
Definition
wait state
Term
SDRAM is an acronym for ___.
Definition
synchronous dynamic random access memory
Term
EDO RAM is an acronym for ___.
Definition
extended data out random access memory
Term
FPM RAM is an acronym for ___.
Definition
fast page mode random access memory
Term
Two types of asynchronous RAM that run at speeds independent of the clock speed.
Definition
EDO and FPM
Term
DDR RAM is an acronym for ___.
Definition
double data rate random access memory
Term
An extra bit mounted on a RAM stick used to detect errors in data.
Definition
parity
Term
This type of RAM chip must be constantly refreshed to retain its contents
Definition
DRAM
Term
Since this type of RAM chip is so inexpensive, it is used for the primary system memory.
Definition
DRAM
Term
Since this type of memory is so fast, it is used for cache.
Definition
SRAM
Term
This type of RAM chip retains its contents without the need to be periodically refreshed.
Definition
SRAM
Term
This type of motherboard architecture can transfer data from a single stick of DIMM.
Definition
single channel architecture
Term
This type of motherboard architecture can transfer data from two sticks of DIMM at once.
Definition
dual channel architecture
Term
This type of motherboard architecture can transfer data from three sticks of DIMM at once.
Definition
triple channel architecture
Term
An old memory type that ran at a speed independent of the system clock speed.
Definition
asynchronous random access memory
Term
RAM that runs at the speed of the system bus and delivers data in high-speed bursts.
Definition
synchronous dynamic random access memory
Term
___ RAM runs at 66, 100, and 133 MHz.
Definition
SD(RAM)
Term
How long it take RAM to respond to a request from the memory controller.
Definition
latency
Term
A type of DIMM designed specifically for use in portable computers.
Definition
SODIMM
Term
SODIMM is an acronym for ___.
Definition
small outline dual inline memory module
Term
RDRAM is an acronym for ___.
Definition
Rambus dynamic random access memory
Term
___ memory uses a dual channel architecture and must be installed in pairs.
Definition
RDRAMM (or RIMM)
Term
___ memory can perform twice as many data operations since it works on both sides of the clock signal.
Definition
DDR
Term
What are the main differences between DDR, DDR2, and DDR3?
Definition
The higher the DDR factor, the more pins per DIMM and the lower the power consumption
Term
True or False: DDR, DDR2, and DDR3 memory modules are interchangeable on the motherboard.
Definition
False
Term
True or False: All RIMM slots on a motherboard must be populated.
Definition
True, though some slots may hold blank sticks called CRIMMs (continuity RIMMs)
Term
___ RAM uses special circuitry to detect and correct errors in the data.
Definition
ECC
Term
True or False: RAM sticks are generally impervious to ESD.
Definition
False. RAM sticks should be stored in antistatic bags and handled by the edges, avoiding the contacts.
Term
___ are used to help insure proper seating of RAM sticks on the motherboard.
Definition
retention clips
Term
Name six system errors incorrectly attributed to faulty RAM.
Definition
page faults, exception errors, BSoD, system slowdowns, system freeze-ups, spontaneous reboot
Term
True or False: Once physically installed, RAM must be user-configured in the BIOS.
Definition
False; RAM is autodetected.
Term
Name four system errors that may be attributed to faulty RAM.
Definition
failure to boot; identified beep code; displayed system errors on boot; blank display screen on boot
Term
RAM-related system errors are generally caused by ___ or ___.
Definition
improper installation, faulty RAM component
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