RAM

Question 1

Memory used to store data in most PCs. Stores each bit in a “cell” composed of a transistor and a capacitor

Answer 1

Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM)

Question 2

DRAM that is tied to the system clock so the MCC knows when data is ready to be grabbed from it

Answer 2

Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM)

Question 3

32- or 64-bit type of DRAM packaging with the distinction that each tab inserted into the system

Answer 3

Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)

Question 4

184-, 240-, and 288-pin

Answer 4

Common Sizes of DIMM

Question 5

Type of DRAM that makes two processes for every clock cycle

Answer 5

Double Data Rate SDRAM (DDR SDRAM)

Question 6

RAM that stored an extra bit of data (parity bit) that the MCC used to verify whether the data was correct but couldn’t correct the error if one is found

Answer 6

Parity RAM

Question 7

ECC detects and corrects any time a single bit is flipped, on the fly, but is slower than non-ECC RAM

Answer 7

Error Correction Code RAM

Question 8

Programs take forever to load and running programs seems to stall and move slower than you’d like

Answer 8

Symptoms That You Need More RAM

Question 9

Portion of the hard drive set aside by an OS to act like RAM when the system needs more RAM than is inserted

Answer 9

Virtual Memory

Question 10

File containing data from virtual memory

Answer 10

Page/Swap File

Question 11

The process of Windows rushing to move files between RAM and the page file

Answer 11

Disk Thrashing

Question 12

A Windows feature that enables you to use flash media drives as super fast, dedicated memory

Answer 12

ReadyBoost

Question 13

Technology in a motherboard that detects and automatically sets up any DIMM installed, assuming the right RAM for the system

Answer 13

Serial Presence Detect (SPD)

Question 14

An interruption the CPU cannot ignore that manifests as a crash screen like BSoD

Answer 14

Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)