Deck 6: Memory

Question 1

Which is faster, motherboard RAM or virtual memory? [ motherboard RAM | virtual memory ]

Answer 1

Motherboard RAM

Question 2

You have been asked to look at a one year old machine that displays a message that SPD device data is missing.What will you do?

A)Replace the memory module.
B)Disable the TPM module.
C)Check voltage levels to the memory module.
D)Check output voltage from the power supply.
E)Check to see whether the case and CPU fans are operational.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A motherboard has two memory slots.Currently there is a 2GB module in the first slot.The user complains of slow response time.You recommend more memory.If the maximum memory supported is 4GB, what will you recommend to the user? Please answer in complete sentences.

Answer 3

If the user wants 3GB, a 1GB module can be installed.If the user wants 4GB, a 2GB module can be installed.

Question 4

Can a DDR4 module fit in a DDR3 slot? [ Yes | No ]

Question 5

Memory modules are especially susceptible to ESD.

Question 6

How can you determine the maximum amount of memory a particular motherboard supports?

Question 7

A user complains of slow performance.The netbook computer only supports 1GB of RAM.List two recommendations for the user.

Question 8

What is XMP as it relates to memory?

A)A type of gaming memory module
B)A type of memory module that allows BIOS/UEFI to configure voltage and timing settings to get the best memory performance
C)A type of memory used in servers
D)A type of memory that uses low-voltage to produce less heat and provide higher speeds and throughput

Question 9

Which of the following bits of information can be found in the System Information Windows utility? (Select all that apply.)

A)Total installed RAM
B)Total amount of virtual memory
C)Amount of hard drive space allowed for the page file
D)Available amount of physical RAM

Question 10

What is virtual memory?

A)Fast memory that does not require refreshing
B)Memory on a DIMM that does not get accessed until the physical RAM has been exhausted
C)Memory that can be accessed faster than physical RAM
D)Hard drive space that is used for additional memory storage

Question 11

Which memory technology recommends having matching memory modules?
[ TPM | registered memory | buffered memory | dual-channeling | double-sided memory ]

Question 12

What is different about a DDR4L module compared to a DDR4 module?

A)It is lower in height.
B)It is lower in voltage.
C)It is faster.
D)It has memory modules on both sides, thus supporting higher capacities.

Question 13

List one way you can be a team player as a classmate.

Question 14

Unbuffered memory is faster than registered or fully buffered memory.

Question 15

Which type of memory does the motherboard have the most of?
[ flash | RAM | SRAM | NVRAM ]

Question 16

What Windows application is used to see current memory utilization in real time?
[ System Information | Memory Diagnostics | Task Manager | Device Manager ]

Question 17

Flash memory is nonvolatile because it loses its contents once power is removed from the PC.

Question 18

Which memory chip is faster, one that operates at CL=9 or one that operates at CL=11?
[ CL=9 | CL=11 ]

Question 19

What is one "rule" about installing dual-voltage memory?

A)The power supply must support it.
B)The CPU must support it.
C)All installed memory must be dual-voltage or else the system operates at the higher voltage.
D)All installed memory must be dual-voltage or the system will not boot.

Question 20

What is the minimum amount of memory recommended for Mac OS X El Capitan?
[ 512MB | 1GB | 2GB | 4GB ]