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| For CPUs without integrated memory controller, what section of the motherboard manages communication between the CPU and memory? |
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| In order to retain its configuration data, CMOS RAM requires constant supply of electricity which is provided by the _____. |
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| A _____ is a source of power for an RTC when the computer is turned off. |
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| The most common connector type used for providing power to various hardware components inside the computer case is called a _____. |
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| Buttons or LEDs on a computer case must be attached to the appropriate pins on the _____. |
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| RAM is a memory type designed to store permanent data that cannot be changed. |
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| EPROM is a memory type designed to store permanent data that cannot be changed. |
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| ROM is a memory type designed to store permanent data that cannot be changed. |
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| PROM is a memory type designed to store permanent data that cannot be changed. |
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| True, it cannot be erased after initial programming |
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| EEPROM is a memory type designed to store permanent data that cannot be changed. |
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| _____ is a type of memory that is considered volatile storage media. |
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| RAM requires a _____ to preserve its contents. |
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| continuous flow of electricity |
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| SRAM is a non-volatile storage media type. |
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| SRAM is _____ expensive than DRAM. |
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| _____ is utilized for CPU cache memory chips. |
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| ___RAM is widely used as system's primary storage media (regular RAM modules installed in memory slots on the motherboard). |
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| Unlike standard ROM, _____ data is written into memory after manufacture. |
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| What does PROM stand for? |
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| Programmable read-only memory |
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| What does EPROM stand for? |
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| erasable programmable read-only memory |
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| What does EEPROM stand for? |
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| Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory |
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| _____ is RAM that relies on the signal sent by the system clock in order to coordinate their functioning with other internal PC components. |
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| The speed of the system bus is measured in _____. |
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| In computer architecture, the term word refers to __________. |
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| a group of bits processed as a unit |
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| The speed of the system bus in modern PCs is measured in _____. |
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| A single clock cycle is an equivalent of _________ sent by the system clock |
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| a period of time between two adjacent signals |
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| SDR reads/writes _____ word(s) of data per clock cycle. |
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| SDR has _____ contact pins. |
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| What physical property prevents memory modules from being inserted into incompatible slots on motherboard? |
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| DDR reads/writes _____ word(s) of data per clock cycle. |
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| DDR has _____ contact pins. |
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| DDR has ______ notch(s) on the module contact surface. |
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| PC-2100 is the industry name used for DDR-333 modules. |
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| PC-2400 is the industry name used for DDR-333 modules. |
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| PC-2700 is the industry name used for DDR-333 modules. |
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| PC-3200 refers to the industry name used for DDR-333 modules. |
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| The peak transfer rate of a DDR-266 module is 1600 MB/s. |
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| The peak transfer rate of a DDR-266 module is 2133 MB/s. |
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| The peak transfer rate of a DDR-266 module is 2666 MB/s. |
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| The peak transfer rate of a DDR-266 module is 3200 MB/s. |
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| DDR2 reads/writes _____ word(s) of data per clock cycle. |
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| DDR2 has notch(s) on the module contact surface. |
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| DDR2 has _____ contact pins. |
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| PC2-5300 is the industry name used for DDR2-1066 modules. |
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| PC2-6400 is the industry name used for DDR2-1066 modules. |
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| PC2-8500 is the industry name used for DDR2-1066 modules. |
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| The total bandwidth of a DDR2-533 module is 3200 MB/s. |
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| The total bandwidth of a DDR2-533 module is 4266 MB/s. |
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| The total bandwidth of a DDR2-533 module is 5333 MB/s. |
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| The total bandwidth of a DDR2-533 module is 6400 MB/s. |
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| DDR3 has _____ notch(s) on the module contact surface. |
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| DDR3 has _____ contact pins. |
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| DDR3 reads/writes _____ word(s) of data per clock cycle. |
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| PC3-6400 is the industry name used for DDR3-1333 modules. |
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| PC3-8500 is the industry name used for DDR3-1333 modules. |
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| PC3-10600 is the industry name used for DDR3-1333 modules. |
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| PC3-12800 is the industry name used for DDR3-1333 modules. |
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| 6400 MB/s is the maximum amount of data that can be transferred each second by a DDR3-1600 . |
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| 8533 MB/s is the maximum amount of data that can be transferred each second by a DDR3-1600 . |
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| 10667 MB/s is the maximum amount of data that can be transferred each second by a DDR3-1600 . |
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| 12800 MB/s is the maximum amount of data that can be transferred each second by a DDR3-1600 . |
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| ______ are a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) type used as a placeholder for memory chips. |
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| DIMMs use a _____-bit data path. |
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| _____ type memory modules have a separate electrical contacts on each side of the module. |
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| _____ are an obsolete memory packaging type used only in legacy systems. |
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| _____ type memory modules have a unified electrical contact surface spanning both sides of the module. |
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| _____ is the most common memory module form factor type used in laptop computers. |
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| What does SRAM stand for? |
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| What does DRAM stand for? |
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| What does DIMM stand for? |
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| Dual In-line Memory Module |
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| What does SDRAM stand for? |
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| What does SDR SDRAM stand for? |
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| Single Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM |
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| What does DDR SDRAM stand for? |
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| Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM |
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| What does CMOS stand for? |
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| Complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor |
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| 1 Ghz is equal to 1 _____ cycles per second. |
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| 1 Mhz is equal to 1 _____ cycles per second. |
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| DDR3 DIMM has the same number of pins as _____. |
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| DDR DIMM has the same number of pins as _____. |
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