Memory Flashcards
1
Q
A special-purpose memory used by graphics controllers is referred to as:
A
- Video Random-Access Memory (VRAM)
2
Q
A 32-bit system typically provides RAM support for up to:
A
- 4GB
3
Q
What is the theoretical limit of addressable RAM for a 64-bit CPU?
A
- 16 Million TB
4
Q
Decribe what each of the items below stand for
- SRAM
- DRAM
A
- Static Random-Access Memory
- Dynamic Random-Access Memory
5
Q
Which is faster? SRAM or DRAM?
A
SRAM
6
Q
SRAM is normally used for CPU cache memory chips (T/F)
A
True
7
Q
What does DDR stand for?
A
Double Data Rate
8
Q
What is the MAX memory capacity (per Module) and how many pins (DIMM and SODIM) for each of the DDR revisions below?
- DDR1
- DDR2
- DDR3
- DDR4
- DDR5
A
- 1GB per Module / 184 (DIMM) / 200 Pins (SODIMM)
- 8GB per Module / 240 Pins (DIMM) / 200 Pins (SODIMM)
- 16GB per Module / 240 Pins (DIMM) / 204 Pins (SODIMM)
- 32 GB Per Module / 288 Pins (DIMM) / 260 Pins (SODIMM)
- 128 GB Per Module / 288 Pins (DIMM) / 260 Pins (SODIMM)
9
Q
Certain types of RAM take advantage of an additional bit in order to detect whether a data error has occurred
- What is this bit called?
- What Type of RAM includes this bit?
A
- Parity Bit
- ECC Type
10
Q
SDRAM DD3 is backwards compatible, while DDR4 nd DDR5 are not (T/F)
A
True
11
Q
What are 2 characteristics of RAM most commonly used in desktop PCs?
A
- Non-ECC Memory
- Dynamic RAM
