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