1.3 Compare and Contrast RAm types and Features
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Study Guide
Ram- random access Memory
SIMM- Single Inline Memory Module
DIMM-Dual Inline Memory Module
DDR2- Faster rate of speed than SDRAM
DDR3- faster rate of speed than ddr2
Sram- static random access memory
SDRAM- synchronous dynamic random access memory
Dram-dynamic random access memory
rdram-rambus dynamic random access memory
SODIMM-Small Outline DIMM
SIPP-Single Inline Pin Package
Operational Characteristics
A memory module is the same as a memory "bank"
Memory Module Width:
bit=Binary Digit
8 bits=1byte
1000bytes=1kilobyte
1000kilobytes=1megabyte
1000megabytes=1gigabytes
Ram Specifications
Module type:
240,184,168
Chip types:
SDRAM
DDR
DDR2
DDr3
RDram
Speed:
Muliple of FSB
Ram Types
Sram - Staic Random access memory
-Also known as L1,L2,and L3 cache memory
-Does not require a memory refresh
-used with cpu to store frequently accessed data routines
-fast but expensive
-Not generally upgradeable
Sdram - synchronous dynamic random access memory
ddr - double data rate
ddr2 - double data rate (enhanced)
1.3 Quiz (BIOS, Motherboard, RAM)
1) What type of memory is most commonly associated with a CPU cache?
A. Static ram
2) RAM is faster than other types of storage, such as hard drives and USB memory.
A. True
3) What kind of memory would be associated with PC-1600 RAM?
A. DDR
4) How many bits are in a byte?
A. 8
5) Which of the following memory form factors is MOST commonly found in laptops?
A. SODIMM
6) Why is RAM called "Random Access Memory"?
A. The memory address are randomly allocated
7) Adding more RAM will generally slow your computer system down.
A. False
8) Which of the following are considered expansion slots? (Choose all that apply)
A. PCI
B. AGP
9) Which of the following expansion slots provides the fastest performance for 3D video and graphics?
A. PCI x16
10) Which of the following motherboards would you select if you need the largest number of expansion slots?
A. ATX
11) What is a PC expansion bus?
A. a communication pathway
12) In a traditional Northbridge/Southbridge motherboard architecture, where would you expect to see the video adapter connected?
A. Northbridge
13) Which motherboard chipset commonly connects to USB ports?
A. Southbridge
14) Which part of a traditional motherboard is also known as the memory controller hub?
A. Northbridge
15) You have booted your computer into Windows XP, but now you'd like to check the revision of BIOS on your computer. Which of these methods would be the best way to determine the current BIOS version?
A. Check the System Summary of the Information utility
16) What is the CMOS memory used for?
A. Storing BIOS settings
17) Which of these features would not be commonly found in a BIOS?
A. Disk partitioning options
18) What is POST?
A. Power on self-test
19) SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) is notable for what (Choose all that apply)
A. Very Fast
B. Expensive
20) A memory module is the same as a memory bank.
A. True
1) What type of memory is most commonly associated with a CPU cache?
A. Static ram
2) RAM is faster than other types of storage, such as hard drives and USB memory.
A. True
3) What kind of memory would be associated with PC-1600 RAM?
A. DDR
4) How many bits are in a byte?
A. 8
5) Which of the following memory form factors is MOST commonly found in laptops?
A. SODIMM
6) Why is RAM called "Random Access Memory"?
A. The memory address are randomly allocated
7) Adding more RAM will generally slow your computer system down.
A. False
8) Which of the following are considered expansion slots? (Choose all that apply)
A. PCI
B. AGP
9) Which of the following expansion slots provides the fastest performance for 3D video and graphics?
A. PCI x16
10) Which of the following motherboards would you select if you need the largest number of expansion slots?
A. ATX
11) What is a PC expansion bus?
A. a communication pathway
12) In a traditional Northbridge/Southbridge motherboard architecture, where would you expect to see the video adapter connected?
A. Northbridge
13) Which motherboard chipset commonly connects to USB ports?
A. Southbridge
14) Which part of a traditional motherboard is also known as the memory controller hub?
A. Northbridge
15) You have booted your computer into Windows XP, but now you'd like to check the revision of BIOS on your computer. Which of these methods would be the best way to determine the current BIOS version?
A. Check the System Summary of the Information utility
16) What is the CMOS memory used for?
A. Storing BIOS settings
17) Which of these features would not be commonly found in a BIOS?
A. Disk partitioning options
18) What is POST?
A. Power on self-test
19) SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) is notable for what (Choose all that apply)
A. Very Fast
B. Expensive
20) A memory module is the same as a memory bank.
A. True