Chapter’s 1&2 Flashcards
A Small Outline Dual In-Line Memory Module (SODIMM) is a more compact type of computer memory designed for desktop PCs.
True
False
False
Which of the following are characteristics of the type of RAM most commonly used as the main system memory in desktop PCs? (Select 2 answers)
MicroDIMM
Static RAM
SODIMM
ECC memory
Non-ECC memory
Dynamic RAM
Non-ECC memory
Dynamic RAM
Certain types of RAM use an additional bit in order to detect whether a data error has occurred. This extra bit is used to store information about how many bits are set to a value of 1 in a given string of data (typically one byte). Examining the value of this additional bit at different stages of processing allows to detect whether the data has been corrupted. What is the name of this extra bit?
Hash value
Digest
Archive bit
Parity bit
Party bit
DDR4-2666 is also known as:
PC4-25600
PC4-21300
PC4-19200
PC4-17000
PC4-21300
Which type of memory is implemented on 288-pin DIMMs? (Choose two.)
DDR5 SDRAM
DDR4 SDRAM
DDR3 SDRAM
DDR2 SDRAM
DDR5 SDRAM
DDR4 SDRAM
Which of the following memory module form factors are used in laptop computers? (Select 2 answers)
SODIMM
MicroDIMM
DIMM
ECC RAM
C-RIMM
SODIMM
MicroDIMM
How many contact pins are used in SODIMM DDR3 SDRAM modules?
200
204
240
260
204
How many contact pins are used in SODIMM DDR4 SDRAM modules?
240
204
200
260
260
Which of the following types of processors will likely generally be preferred for mobile devices?
x64
x86
ARM
LGA
ARM
Random Access Memory (RAM) is an example of volatile storage media. It requires a continuous flow of electricity to preserve its contents; therefore, all data stored in RAM lasts only while the power is on.
False
True
True
Which of the following terms refers to upgrading the firmware that the BIOS comprises?
Etching
Flashing
Zapping
Blasting
Flashing
Which of the following is the industry name of DDR3-1333 modules?
PC3-6400
PC3-12800
PC3-8500
PC3-10600
PC3-10600
Which of the following is a process run by the BIOS at bootup?
Pre-boot authentication
MBR
CMOS
POST
POST
A motherboard with color-coded memory slots provides support for multi-channel memory architecture.
False
True
True
ECC type RAM:
Is another name for parity RAM (the two terms are interchangeable)
Can detect and correct errors.
Offers better performance in terms of speed when compared to a non-ECC type of RAM
Can only detect errors, but does not have the capability to correct them
Can detect and correct errors
Which of the following acronyms represents the extensible technology that supersedes and improves upon the role that the BIOS plays in traditional systems?
POST
UEFI
eBIOS
TPM
UEFI
What is the peak transfer rate of a DDR3-1600 module?
12800 MB/s
10667 MB/s
6400 MB/s
8533 MB/s
12800 MB/s
Which memory type can provide a CPU with the fastest access to frequently used data?
Flash memory
DRAM
Multi-level cache
Secondary storage
Multi-level cache
Which of the following is required to take advantage of the performance benefits offered by the multi-channel memory architecture? (Select all that apply)
Installing memory modules of matching types
Installing memory modules of the same capacity
Installing memory modules of matching speeds
Installing modules in appropriate memory slots (slots of matching color) on the motherboard
Installing memory modules in any of the free memory slots on the motherboard
Correct!
Installing memory modules of matching types
Correct!
Installing memory modules of the same capacity
Correct!
Installing memory modules of matching speeds
Correct!
Installing modules in appropriate memory slots (slots of matching color) on the motherboard
What is the capacity of a single layer of DVD-based optical media?
9.4GB
25GB
700MB
4.7GB
4.7GB
Which of the following is an output voltage of a computer’s power supply?
220VAC
110VDC
-12VDC
-3.3VDC
-12VDC
You have a motherboard with integrated video, and the video fails. You install a video add-on card. Which of the following statements are the most accurate? (Choose two.)
The add-on card will work properly by using the integrated card’s video driver.
The add-on card will be detected automatically and function properly if it’s PCIe.
The add-on card will function if it is bridged to the integrated video chipset.
The add-on card will not function properly because of the integrated video.
For the card to work properly, you might need to disable the integrated video in the BIOS.
The add-on card will be detected automatically and function properly if it’s PCIe.
For the card to work properly, you might need to disable the integrated video in the BIOS.
What are the output voltages that have been commonly produced by PC power supplies over the years? (Choose five.)
+110VDC
–110VDC
–12VDC
+3.3VDC
–5VDC
+12VDC
+5VDC
–3.3VDC
Correct!
–12VDC
Correct!
+3.3VDC
Correct!
–5VDC
Correct!
+12VDC
Correct!
+5VDC
What is the primary difference between a conventional hard drive and a solid-state drive (SSD)?
SSDs need no cabling.
The SSD has no moving parts.
The SSD ensures larger capacities.
The technology behind SSDs reduces the cost per byte.
The SSD has no moving parts.
Which of the following is an equivalent term to allocation units, as they relate to hard drive technology?
Cluster
Cylinder
Track
Sector
Cluster
Your goal is to build the fastest computer possible. Which of the following hard drive technologies should you choose for the fastest read performance?
M.2 PCIe
M.2 SATA
NVMe SATA
NVMe PCIe
NVMe PCIe
Which RAID implementation produces a non-fault tolerant striped set that allows multiple physical disks to be treated as a single volume?
5
1
0
10
0
Which of the following technologies requires a minimum of four hard drives?
RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 5
RAID 10
RAID 10
Despite being smaller and less capable than SSDs, which of the following flash-memory formats can be used as a built-in storage solution?
xD
microSD
SD
eMMC
eMMC