34 Questions
What type of memory is commonly used inside personal computers?
RAM
What happens when all the information needed by an application is not loaded into memory?
Application crashes
What does the speed of transferring information between memory modules and the CPU impact?
The system's overall speed
Where can one find information on the specific type of memory needed for their system?
Motherboard documentation
What is the purpose of using ECC memory in a motherboard?
To identify errors in the data
What does the term 'parity bit' refer to in the context of memory modules?
A bit used to verify if data is corrupted
In even parity, how is the parity bit calculated for a data block?
By adding an extra one to make the total number of ones even
Why is adding a parity bit important for error detection?
To identify when an error may have occurred with the data
What happens if there are an odd number of ones in a data block with even parity?
An additional one is added to make it even parity
How does ECC memory help in ensuring data integrity?
By validating correct data with even parity
What is the maximum amount of RAM that a DDR3 memory module can have?
16 gigabytes
Which type of memory is not backwards compatible with older versions according to the text?
DDR4
What is the key factor that determines where you can install DDR5 memory?
Notch at the bottom
What is another term for swapping out information from RAM to a hard drive or SSD?
Virtual RAM
Which option allows you to configure virtual memory settings in Windows?
Performance Options
What is the primary purpose of multichannel memory in a computer system?
Enhance memory throughput
Which type of memory adds an additional parity bit to stored information?
Parity memory
What happens if you uncheck the 'Automatically manage paging file size' option in Windows?
'Low Virtual Memory' alert
What term is used to refer to the process of managing virtual memory automatically by operating systems?
'Page faulting'
'Parity memory' can identify errors but cannot correct them. True or false?
Only identifies but cannot correct
What is one limitation mentioned about virtual memory when compared to actual random access memory?
It is slower than actual RAM
What might indicate that a motherboard supports multichannel memory according to the text?
Different colored slots for RAM modules
What does DIMM stand for?
Dual Inline Memory Module
How is information transferred in and out of a DIMM?
64-bit data widths
What is the purpose of the black components on a memory module?
Random Access Memory (RAM)
What does D-RAM stand for in computer memory?
Dynamic Random Access Memory
Why is the memory on a memory module referred to as dynamic?
It requires a power source to refresh data
What feature distinguishes SO-DIMMs from full-sized DIMMs?
They are half the width
In older computers, how much data can be transferred in a single clock cycle with single data rate memory?
One byte of data
Which type of clock synchronizes the flow of data in and out of memory modules on personal computers?
"Metronome" clock
"SO" in SO-DIMM stands for what?
"Small Outline"
"DDR" in double data rate memory stands for what?
"Double Data Rate"
What is the purpose of the notches found at the bottom of DIMM and SO-DIMM modules?
Prevent using wrong type of memory
What distinguishes synchronous memory on personal computers from asynchronous memory?
Has a clock regulating the flow of data
Study Notes
Explore the features and improvements of DDR3 memory modules, including increased data rates and maximum RAM capacity. Learn about the lack of backwards compatibility and the distinguishing notch at the bottom of these modules.
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