A+ Ch4

Front 1

the number of clock cycles it takes to write or read a row of data

Back 1

RAS Latency

Front 2

a DIMM module with memory chips installed onto one side only

Back 2

single-sided

Front 3

an error checking technology used by older SIMMs

Back 3

parity

Front 4

double-sided DIMMs that provide more than one bank

Back 4

dual ranked

Front 5

the factor used to determine clock speed between the processor and FSB

Back 5

multiplier

Front 6

the speed at which the processor operates internally and is measured in gigahertz

Back 6

processor frequency

Front 7

a technology that allows a processor to handle more than one group of instructions

Back 7

Hyper-Threading

Front 8

a task or group of instructions executed by the CPU

Back 8

thread

Front 9

an older type of memory module designed by RAMBUS

Back 9

RIMM

Front 10

compares bits written to a memory module to what is later read from the module, and it can detect and correct an error in a single bit of the byte.

Back 10

ECC

Front 11

A DDR4 DIMM running at a speed of 2666 MHz has what PC rating?

Back 11

PC4-21300

Front 12

A DDR4 DIMM with a PC rating of PC4-17000 is running at what speed?

Back 12

2133 MHz

Front 13

A processor housing that contains more than one processor is referred to as what term?

Back 13

multicore processor

Front 14

DIMMs used in servers can provide additional reliability if they use what specific technology?

Back 14

ECC

Front 15

Hybrid processors that can process 32 bits or 64 bits are known by what term?

Back 15

x86-64 processors

Front 16

Modern desktop motherboards and laptop motherboards all utilize what what two types of DRAM respectively?

Back 16

DIMM, SO-DIMM

Front 17

What are the two different ways of measuring access timing for memory?

Back 17

CAS Latency, RAS Latency

Front 18

What are the two names used by Intel and AMD respectively that refer to the Execute Disable Bit (EDB) technology?

Back 18

eXecute Disable (XD), Enhanced Virus Protection

Front 19

What can a DIMM use to hold data and amplify a signal just before the data is written to the module?

Back 19

registers

Front 20

What component of a processor handles all logical comparisons and calculations inside the processor?

Back 20

ALU

Front 21

After installing the processor, if the system begins the boot process and suddenly turns off before completing the boot, the processor is most likely overheating.

Back 21

True

Front 22

Multiple processors can be installed in a single processor housing.

Back 22

True

Front 23

The two major manufacturers of processors are Intel and NVIDIA.

Back 23

False

Front 24

Today's DIMMs use a 64-bit data path.

Back 24

True

Front 25

When installing a processor, you must line up the red circle on the processor with the right-angle mark on the motherboard.

Back 25

False

Front 26

Who are the two major manufacturers of processors?

Back 26

Intel and AMD

Front 27

What is the name of the memory cache that is on the same die as the processor?

Back 27

Level 1 cache

Front 28

What is the name of the memory cache that is closest to the processor die but is not housed on the die?

Back 28

Level 2 cache

Front 29

What is the name of the Intel technology that allows a processor to handle two threads at the same time?

Back 29

Hyper Threading

Front 30

How many threads can a quad-core processor handle at once?

Back 30

8 threads

Front 31

Which two Intel processor sockets use a screw head to hold down the socket load plate?

Back 31

LGA1155 and LGA1150

Front 32

What is the purpose of the Execute Disable Bit?

Back 32

Security built into a processor so that it can work the operating system to designate an area of memory for holding data or instructions.

Front 33

How many notches does a DDR3 DIMM have?

Back 33

One

Front 34

How many pins are on a DDR DIMM?

Back 34

184 pins

Front 35

Which DIMM performs better, a double-sided dual-ranked DIMM or a double-sided single-ranked DIMM?

Back 35

Single ranked

Front 36

Which module, a DDR3 or DDR2 DIMM, uses lower voltage?

Back 36

DDR3

Front 37

What type of DIMM supports triple channeling?

Back 37

DDR3

Front 38

A DIMM memory ad displays 5-5-5-15. What is the CAS Latency value of this DIMM?

Back 38

The first value

Front 39

Which is faster, CL3 memory or CL5 memory?

Back 39

CL3

Front 40

You need to find out how much RAM is installed in a system. What command do you execute to launch the System Information utility?

Back 40

MSinfo32