How Much You Know About RAM? Trivia Quiz
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- 1.
Which of these is NOT a type of RAM?
- A.
Sdram
- B.
SO-DIMM
- C.
SSR Sdram
- D.
DDR SDRAM
Correct Answer
C. SSR SdramExplanation
sdram,So-Dimm,DDR SDRAM ARE types of RAMRate this question:
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- 2.
Which of these detects errors,but does attempt to fix them?
- A.
Detect Ram
- B.
Partity ram
- C.
ECC
- D.
So-Dimm
Correct Answer
B. Partity ramExplanation
Parity RAM,detects errors,but does not attempt to fix them.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the fastest version of DDR SDRAM?
- A.
Pc 4200
- B.
PC 4800
- C.
PC4900
- D.
PC 5000
Correct Answer
B. PC 4800Explanation
pc 4800 is the fastest version of DDR SDRAMRate this question:
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- 4.
What package does DDR SDRAM, used for desktop PC'S?
- A.
30-pin
- B.
72 pin
- C.
168 pin
- D.
184 pin
Correct Answer
D. 184 pinExplanation
DDR SDRAM uses a 184 pin package foe desktop PC'S.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many sticks of RAM,do you need to fill a bank in a computer that can use 168 pin DIMMS?
- A.
ONE
- B.
TWO
- C.
FOUR
- D.
EIGHT
Correct Answer
B. TWOExplanation
twoRate this question:
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- 6.
Seamus is building a high-end system, for his company to run an important database application, that cant risk any errors in data. What type of RAM, should he use?
- A.
Buffered
- B.
Parity
- C.
ECC
- D.
REGISTERED
Correct Answer
C. ECCExplanation
ECC, detects, errors, and fixes them, unlike parity, which just detects them.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the DDR speed rating for a PC speed rating of pc3700?
- A.
DDR 400
- B.
DDR 433
- C.
DDR 466
- D.
DDR 499
Correct Answer
C. DDR 466Explanation
3700/8 = 466 and the clock speed is 233 mhz
To work this out clock speed x 2 = DDR speed rating x 8 = pc speed rating,and pc speed rating /8 = DDR speed rating/2 = clock speedRate this question:
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- 8.
What does the CPU,use to access the systems RAM?
- A.
The SYSTEM bus
- B.
The FRONTSIDE bus
- C.
The ADDRESS bus
- D.
The EXPANSION bus
Correct Answer
C. The ADDRESS busExplanation
The address bus is used by the CPU, to access the systems RAM.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is the correct throughput of DDR SDRAM, and what is the resulting actual speed OF PC1600 RAM?
- A.
4 BYTES per second ,133 MHZ
- B.
8 bytes per second ,200 MHZ
- C.
4 bits per second,400 MHZ
- D.
8 bits per second 200 mhz
Correct Answer
B. 8 bytes per second ,200 MHZExplanation
8 BYTES PER SECOND 200 mhz (x8 = pc1600Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which statement best describes dual-channel architecture?
- A.
Using 2 memory controllers to speed RAM access
- B.
Using the address bus in full duplex mode
- C.
Using 2 sticks of RAM together to increase throughtput
- D.
Using doublesided RAM,to increase capacity
Correct Answer
C. Using 2 sticks of RAM together to increase throughtputExplanation
Using two sticks of RAM, to increase throughput.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which statements about CAS latency is correct?
- A.
You can use CL3 RAM ,in a system set up for CL2 RAM,without any problems
- B.
You can use CL2 RAM ,in a system set up for CL3 RAM,without any problems
- C.
CL3 is faster than CL2 RAM
- D.
CL2 RAM,is faster than CL3 RAM
Correct Answer(s)
B. You can use CL2 RAM ,in a system set up for CL3 RAM,without any problems
D. CL2 RAM,is faster than CL3 RAMExplanation
cl 2 is faster than CL3 the lower latency,faster speed, SO cl2,can be used in a system with CL3,RAM,no problem.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Michaela wishes to upgrade the DDR RAM, in his system with DDR2. Didier says she can't because sticks of DDR2, won't fit in the motherboard slots that currently hold Micheala's DDR RAM. Stuart says he can use DDR2 in his system, but won't see any speed benefit, because the motherboard only supports DDR. Who is correct?
- A.
Didier is correct
- B.
Stuart is correct
- C.
Both Didier and Stuart are correct
- D.
Neither Didier or stuart are correct
Correct Answer
A. Didier is correctExplanation
Didier is correct, Motherboard only supports a certain type of RAMRate this question:
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- 13.
Which of the following statements about RDRAM is true?
- A.
It is less expensive than DDR SDRAM
- B.
It offers dual channel architecture
- C.
It offers speeds ranging from 200MHz to 600MHz
- D.
It offen used by AMD bu not intel processors
Correct Answer
C. It offers speeds ranging from 200MHz to 600MHzExplanation
Speeds ranging from 200Mhz to 600 Mhz.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What is true about double-sided DIMM?
- A.
It has memory chips on front and back
- B.
It can be installed forwards,or backwards
- C.
It is twice as fast as single sided DIMM
- D.
It has the capacity of Quad sized DIMM
Correct Answer
A. It has memory chips on front and backExplanation
DIMM has memory chips on the front and back.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What type of RAM runs synchronously with the system clock?
- A.
SO-DIMM
- B.
DIMM
- C.
SDRAM
- D.
CRIMM
Correct Answer
C. SDRAMExplanation
SDRAM runs synchronously with the system clock.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Which of the following SDRAM speeds will not work with a 100mhz motherboard?
- A.
66Mhz
- B.
100Mhz
- C.
133Mhz
- D.
200Mhz
Correct Answer
A. 66MhzExplanation
You need to use 100mhz ram, OR MORE to fit in a 100mhz motherboard.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which of the following is a valid package for desktop RDRAM RIMMS?
- A.
160 PIN
- B.
172 PIN
- C.
184 PIN
- D.
200 PIN
Correct Answer
C. 184 PINExplanation
RDRAM RIMMS uses 184 pin packages.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Memory slots are soldered to a small circuit board called a
- A.
Stick
- B.
Module
- C.
Motherboard
- D.
Ram slot
Correct Answer(s)
A. Stick
B. ModuleExplanation
Stick or a ModuleRate this question:
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- 19.
A stick of RDRAM is called a?
- A.
DIMM
- B.
Crimm
- C.
SIMM
- D.
RIMM
Correct Answer
D. RIMMExplanation
a STICK of RDRAM is called a RIMMRate this question:
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- 20.
Your average PC motherboard ,accepts no more than 4 sticks of DRAM. Some systems that use a lot of RAM needs the capability to use more DRAM,sticks on the motheroard.,often 6 or 8.To get around the electrical hassles ,special DRAM,sticks special DRAM,add a buffering chip to the stick that acts as an intermediary between the dram,AND THE MCC..these special DRAM'S are called ------- or------------- ?
- A.
Buffered
- B.
Simmed
- C.
Ruffered
- D.
Registered
Correct Answer(s)
A. Buffered
D. RegisteredExplanation
Buffered and registered RAMRate this question:
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- 21.
Which of these are valid bus speeds for SDRAM ?
- A.
100mhz
- B.
256mhz
- C.
133mhz
- D.
512mhz
Correct Answer(s)
A. 100mhz
C. 133mhzExplanation
100 AND 133 MHZ are valid bus speeds
256 and 512 are package sizesRate this question:
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- 22.
SDRAM ,comes in sticks called?
- A.
SIMMS
- B.
Rimms
- C.
CRIMMS
- D.
DIMMS
Correct Answer
D. DIMMSExplanation
SDRAM,comes on sticks called Dual inline memory modules (dimms)Rate this question:
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