Deck 5: Ram

Question 1

RAM's main priority on the motherboard is to increase the time of transfer between the CPU, RAM, and disk drives attached.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A hard disk can be used as a slow substitute if the installed amount of RAM is not large enough to withstand the contents.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Constant electricity is required for motherboards that use the Static RAM memory module to periodically refresh its contents.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Parity checking is available and supported by all types of memory modules and motherboards.

Question 5

All desktops provide support for ECC and should be enabled or disabled through the system BIOS.

Question 6

Systems with ECC memory module support use the same type of memory chips used by standard modules.

Question 7

On systems that use SIMMs, they can also use DIMMS, or double-sided SIMMs.

Question 8

A majority of newer systems enable differences in memory timing.

Question 9

SIMM modules are designed to be installed in either direction, elevating the possibility of installing the modules backward.

Question 10

Disabling parity checking within the system BIOS enables the use of parity and nonparity memory to be used.

Question 11

It is not necessary to fully lock the side tabs of a memory stick when doing an installation.

Question 12

Touching the connectors on the bottom of a memory module can cause corrosion and ESD.

Question 13

Which of the following are the two types of nonvolatile memory found in a computer system?

A) ROM
B) DRAM
C) SRAM
D) DDR-DRAM

Question 14

Triple Channel Memory is available with which of the following processors?

A) AMD 3 Core
B) Intel i3
C) Intel i5
D) Intel i7
E) All of the above

Question 15

What memory module has the capability to perform two transfers per clock cycle?

A) SRAM
B) DRAM
C) DDR SDRAM
D) RAMBUS

Question 16

What memory module has a different pinout on each side?

A) SIMM
B) SIPP
C) SODIMM
D) DIMM

Question 17

Error Correcting Code memory enables the system to correct ______ errors.

A) Double-bit
B) 16-bit
C) Single-bit
D) 32-bit

Question 18

What are the two most-commonly found types of metals used for contacts on SIMMs?

A) Silver
B) Gold
C) Platinum
D) Tin

Question 19

All the following can generate a parity error except ________?

A) Memory module/chip dedicated to support parity
B) Mixing parity and nonparity RAM on parity-checked systems
C) Mixing slow and fast RAM in the same bank or on the same motherboard
D) Memory module/chip failure

Question 20

Each of the following can be performed to determine which memory module is affected by memory size errors except ________?

A) Disabling cache RAM in the BIOS setup when testing memory.
B) Change one module at a time, starting with the one you think is defective, until the error goes away.
C) Determine which module must be installed first by checking the motherboard documentation.
D) Running CheckIt within the system BIOS setup.

Question 21

Which of the following operating systems uses the swap file?

A) Windows 9x
B) Vista
C) Mac OS X
D) Linux

Question 22

Empty RIMM sockets must be occupied by a ______ to properly terminate electrical signals on the motherboard.

A) Continuity tester
B) Continuity termination
C) Continuity module
D) Continuity toolkit

Question 23

Dual inline memory modules are available in all the following pin sizes except for ________?

A) 168 pin
B) 184 pin
C) 240 pin
D) 268 pin

Question 24

What type of memory module is most likely found in systems with space restrictions and requires a smaller alternative to a DIMM?

A) RDRAM
B) SODIMM
C) SIPP
D) SIMM

Question 25

A _____ memory module contains a specialized chip to help the system remain stable when large amounts of memory are installed. This specialized chip acts as a buffer, which slightly slows down memory access.

A) Registered
B) ECC
C) Nonparity
D) EDAC

Question 26

What type of memory treats two matching modules as a single unit?

A) Twofold
B) Dual-channel
C) Single-channel
D) DDR2

Question 27

A RAM tester can be used to test all the following options except ________?

A) Heat test and stress test
B) Separating good RAM from bad RAM
C) Determining memory type, size, and true speed
D) Detecting current stability

Question 28

In determining whether Cache RAM could be the source of a memory problem, which three of the following procedures is useful?

A)Disable L2 cache.
B)Determine whether L2 cache is a removable chip and swap it out.
C)Swap out the CPU for a known good CPU.
D)Swap out the BIOS ROM chip.

Question 29

To properly insert a memory chip, you must locate the direction of the ______ .

A)Data flow
B)Processor's locator pin
C)Northbridge connector
D)Orientation notch
E)Parity chip

Question 30

Which of the following is the name for running the processor or memory at speeds faster than what is recommended?

A)CPU tweaking
B)Overclocking
C)Memory leak
D)CPU duplicating

Question 31

Which of the following types of memory can transmit 12,800 MBps?

A) DDR-800
B) DDR-1066
C) DDR3-1333
D) DDR3-1600

Question 32

Which of the following statements is correct when comparing DDR3 memory to DDR2 memory?

A) DDR3 has the same pinouts as DDR2.
B) DDR3 and DDR2 both use 240-pin connectors.
C) DDR3 uses higher voltages than DDR2.
D) All these options are correct.

Question 33

Match the following memory module types:

-RAM

A) Volatile memory whose contents can be changed or lost after power is switched off
B) Volatile memory whose contents require far less electricity and remains too bulky to use as main RAM
C) Volatile memory whose contents require frequent electrical refreshes and remains the slowest type of RAM
D) Dynamic RAM that must be installed in pairs with remaining sockets being occupied by a continuity module
E) A type of memory module whose contents contains a pinout on both sides of the module
F) A type of memory module that uses a compact version of the standard DIMM module
G) A type of memory module whose contents contains a different pinout on each side of the module
H) A special type of memory that enables a system to correct single-bit errors and notify you of larger errors
I) A variation of DRAM used among Pentium systems and video cards

Question 34

Match the following memory module types:

-SRAM

A) Volatile memory whose contents can be changed or lost after power is switched off
B) Volatile memory whose contents require far less electricity and remains too bulky to use as main RAM
C) Volatile memory whose contents require frequent electrical refreshes and remains the slowest type of RAM
D) Dynamic RAM that must be installed in pairs with remaining sockets being occupied by a continuity module
E) A type of memory module whose contents contains a pinout on both sides of the module
F) A type of memory module that uses a compact version of the standard DIMM module
G) A type of memory module whose contents contains a different pinout on each side of the module
H) A special type of memory that enables a system to correct single-bit errors and notify you of larger errors
I) A variation of DRAM used among Pentium systems and video cards

Question 35

Match the following memory module types:

-DRAM

A) Volatile memory whose contents can be changed or lost after power is switched off
B) Volatile memory whose contents require far less electricity and remains too bulky to use as main RAM
C) Volatile memory whose contents require frequent electrical refreshes and remains the slowest type of RAM
D) Dynamic RAM that must be installed in pairs with remaining sockets being occupied by a continuity module
E) A type of memory module whose contents contains a pinout on both sides of the module
F) A type of memory module that uses a compact version of the standard DIMM module
G) A type of memory module whose contents contains a different pinout on each side of the module
H) A special type of memory that enables a system to correct single-bit errors and notify you of larger errors
I) A variation of DRAM used among Pentium systems and video cards

Question 36

Match the following memory module types:

-RAMBUS

A) Volatile memory whose contents can be changed or lost after power is switched off
B) Volatile memory whose contents require far less electricity and remains too bulky to use as main RAM
C) Volatile memory whose contents require frequent electrical refreshes and remains the slowest type of RAM
D) Dynamic RAM that must be installed in pairs with remaining sockets being occupied by a continuity module
E) A type of memory module whose contents contains a pinout on both sides of the module
F) A type of memory module that uses a compact version of the standard DIMM module
G) A type of memory module whose contents contains a different pinout on each side of the module
H) A special type of memory that enables a system to correct single-bit errors and notify you of larger errors
I) A variation of DRAM used among Pentium systems and video cards

Question 37

Match the following memory module types:

-SIMM

A) Volatile memory whose contents can be changed or lost after power is switched off
B) Volatile memory whose contents require far less electricity and remains too bulky to use as main RAM
C) Volatile memory whose contents require frequent electrical refreshes and remains the slowest type of RAM
D) Dynamic RAM that must be installed in pairs with remaining sockets being occupied by a continuity module
E) A type of memory module whose contents contains a pinout on both sides of the module
F) A type of memory module that uses a compact version of the standard DIMM module
G) A type of memory module whose contents contains a different pinout on each side of the module
H) A special type of memory that enables a system to correct single-bit errors and notify you of larger errors
I) A variation of DRAM used among Pentium systems and video cards

Question 38

Match the following memory module types:

-SODIMM

A) Volatile memory whose contents can be changed or lost after power is switched off
B) Volatile memory whose contents require far less electricity and remains too bulky to use as main RAM
C) Volatile memory whose contents require frequent electrical refreshes and remains the slowest type of RAM
D) Dynamic RAM that must be installed in pairs with remaining sockets being occupied by a continuity module
E) A type of memory module whose contents contains a pinout on both sides of the module
F) A type of memory module that uses a compact version of the standard DIMM module
G) A type of memory module whose contents contains a different pinout on each side of the module
H) A special type of memory that enables a system to correct single-bit errors and notify you of larger errors
I) A variation of DRAM used among Pentium systems and video cards

Question 39

Match the following memory module types:

-DIMM

A) Volatile memory whose contents can be changed or lost after power is switched off
B) Volatile memory whose contents require far less electricity and remains too bulky to use as main RAM
C) Volatile memory whose contents require frequent electrical refreshes and remains the slowest type of RAM
D) Dynamic RAM that must be installed in pairs with remaining sockets being occupied by a continuity module
E) A type of memory module whose contents contains a pinout on both sides of the module
F) A type of memory module that uses a compact version of the standard DIMM module
G) A type of memory module whose contents contains a different pinout on each side of the module
H) A special type of memory that enables a system to correct single-bit errors and notify you of larger errors
I) A variation of DRAM used among Pentium systems and video cards

Question 40

Match the following memory module types:

-ECC

A) Volatile memory whose contents can be changed or lost after power is switched off
B) Volatile memory whose contents require far less electricity and remains too bulky to use as main RAM
C) Volatile memory whose contents require frequent electrical refreshes and remains the slowest type of RAM
D) Dynamic RAM that must be installed in pairs with remaining sockets being occupied by a continuity module
E) A type of memory module whose contents contains a pinout on both sides of the module
F) A type of memory module that uses a compact version of the standard DIMM module
G) A type of memory module whose contents contains a different pinout on each side of the module
H) A special type of memory that enables a system to correct single-bit errors and notify you of larger errors
I) A variation of DRAM used among Pentium systems and video cards

Question 41

Match the following memory module types:

-EDO

A) Volatile memory whose contents can be changed or lost after power is switched off
B) Volatile memory whose contents require far less electricity and remains too bulky to use as main RAM
C) Volatile memory whose contents require frequent electrical refreshes and remains the slowest type of RAM
D) Dynamic RAM that must be installed in pairs with remaining sockets being occupied by a continuity module
E) A type of memory module whose contents contains a pinout on both sides of the module
F) A type of memory module that uses a compact version of the standard DIMM module
G) A type of memory module whose contents contains a different pinout on each side of the module
H) A special type of memory that enables a system to correct single-bit errors and notify you of larger errors
I) A variation of DRAM used among Pentium systems and video cards

Question 42

Match the following memory DDR3 memory types with the correct bus and transfer speed. There are more answers than are needed.

-PC3-10666

A) Bus Speed 667 MHz, Transfer Speed 1333 MHz
B) Bus Speed 400 MHz, Transfer Speed 800 MHz
C) Bus Speed 1000MHz, Transfer Speed 2000 MHz
D) Bus Speed 553MHz, Transfer Speed 1066 MHz
E) Bus Speed 900MHz, Transfer Speed 1800 MHz
F) Bus Speed 800MHz, Transfer Speed 1600 MHz
G) Bus Speed 560MHz, Transfer Speed 1120 MHz

Question 43

Match the following memory DDR3 memory types with the correct bus and transfer speed. There are more answers than are needed.

-PC3-6400

A) Bus Speed 667 MHz, Transfer Speed 1333 MHz
B) Bus Speed 400 MHz, Transfer Speed 800 MHz
C) Bus Speed 1000MHz, Transfer Speed 2000 MHz
D) Bus Speed 553MHz, Transfer Speed 1066 MHz
E) Bus Speed 900MHz, Transfer Speed 1800 MHz
F) Bus Speed 800MHz, Transfer Speed 1600 MHz
G) Bus Speed 560MHz, Transfer Speed 1120 MHz

Question 44

Match the following memory DDR3 memory types with the correct bus and transfer speed. There are more answers than are needed.

-PC3-16000

A) Bus Speed 667 MHz, Transfer Speed 1333 MHz
B) Bus Speed 400 MHz, Transfer Speed 800 MHz
C) Bus Speed 1000MHz, Transfer Speed 2000 MHz
D) Bus Speed 553MHz, Transfer Speed 1066 MHz
E) Bus Speed 900MHz, Transfer Speed 1800 MHz
F) Bus Speed 800MHz, Transfer Speed 1600 MHz
G) Bus Speed 560MHz, Transfer Speed 1120 MHz

Question 45

Match the following memory DDR3 memory types with the correct bus and transfer speed. There are more answers than are needed.

-PC3-8500

A) Bus Speed 667 MHz, Transfer Speed 1333 MHz
B) Bus Speed 400 MHz, Transfer Speed 800 MHz
C) Bus Speed 1000MHz, Transfer Speed 2000 MHz
D) Bus Speed 553MHz, Transfer Speed 1066 MHz
E) Bus Speed 900MHz, Transfer Speed 1800 MHz
F) Bus Speed 800MHz, Transfer Speed 1600 MHz
G) Bus Speed 560MHz, Transfer Speed 1120 MHz

Question 46

Match the following memory DDR3 memory types with the correct bus and transfer speed. There are more answers than are needed.

-PC3-14400

A) Bus Speed 667 MHz, Transfer Speed 1333 MHz
B) Bus Speed 400 MHz, Transfer Speed 800 MHz
C) Bus Speed 1000MHz, Transfer Speed 2000 MHz
D) Bus Speed 553MHz, Transfer Speed 1066 MHz
E) Bus Speed 900MHz, Transfer Speed 1800 MHz
F) Bus Speed 800MHz, Transfer Speed 1600 MHz
G) Bus Speed 560MHz, Transfer Speed 1120 MHz

Question 47

Match the following memory DDR3 memory types with the correct bus and transfer speed. There are more answers than are needed.

-PC3-12800

A) Bus Speed 667 MHz, Transfer Speed 1333 MHz
B) Bus Speed 400 MHz, Transfer Speed 800 MHz
C) Bus Speed 1000MHz, Transfer Speed 2000 MHz
D) Bus Speed 553MHz, Transfer Speed 1066 MHz
E) Bus Speed 900MHz, Transfer Speed 1800 MHz
F) Bus Speed 800MHz, Transfer Speed 1600 MHz
G) Bus Speed 560MHz, Transfer Speed 1120 MHz

Question 48

Match the following RAM memory modules with the number of pins:

-SIMM

A) 30 pins
B) 168 pins
C) 184 pins
D) 240 pins
E) 240 pins.
F) 232 pins

Question 49

Match the following RAM memory modules with the number of pins:

-SDRAM

A) 30 pins
B) 168 pins
C) 184 pins
D) 240 pins
E) 240 pins.
F) 232 pins

Question 50

Match the following RAM memory modules with the number of pins:

-DDR-SDRAM

A) 30 pins
B) 168 pins
C) 184 pins
D) 240 pins
E) 240 pins.
F) 232 pins

Question 51

Match the following RAM memory modules with the number of pins:

-DDR2-SDRAM

A) 30 pins
B) 168 pins
C) 184 pins
D) 240 pins
E) 240 pins.
F) 232 pins

Question 52

Match the following RAM memory modules with the number of pins:

-DDR3-SDRAM

A) 30 pins
B) 168 pins
C) 184 pins
D) 240 pins
E) 240 pins.
F) 232 pins

Question 53

Match the following RAM memory modules with the number of pins:

-RAMBUS

A) 30 pins
B) 168 pins
C) 184 pins
D) 240 pins
E) 240 pins.
F) 232 pins