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Chapter 05
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Date:
Multiple-Choice & True/False
15 Multiple-Choice and True/False questions. Each question is worth 4 points for a total of 60 points:
1.
The RAM used for the main memory on a PC is nonvolatile. True or false?
2.
The first 640KB of the first 1024K of memory is known as conventional memory. True or false?
3.
DIMMS have small bumps on their sides that must line up to notches in the memory slot. True or
false?
4.
The data from system memory needs to be delivered in the same bit width as the CPU. True or
false?
5.
System crashes may indicate a hardware problem with memory. True or false?
6.
What are the two main parts of the memory bus?
a.
System bus and expansion bus.
b.
Frontside bus and backside bus
c.
Data bus and address bus
d.
Frontside bus and data bus.
7.
The type of ROM that must be removed from the motherboard to be reprogrammed is:
a.
PROM
b.
EPROM
c.
EEPROM
d.
Flash
8.
On a system with a 64-bit address bus, how many SDRAM DIMMS form a single bank of memory?
a.
One
b.
Two
c.
Three
d.
None, SDRAM DIMMS cannot be used with a 64-bit address bus.
9.
What RAM form factors are used in laptops?
a.
RIMM and SODIMM
b.
DIP and SODIMM
c.
MicroDIMM and SODIMM
d.
DIMM and MicroDIMM
10.
How does the CPU typically access memory?
a.
Through the Northbridge
b.
Through the Southbridge
c.
Through the data bus
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d.
From the operating system
11.
Which of the following is NOT true about DDR2 DRAM?
a.
DDR2 DRAM is double-pumped
b.
DDR2 DRAM is identified by the prefix PC2
c.
DDR2 DRAM operates at lower voltages than DDR DRAM
d.
DDR2 DRAM is compatible with DDR slots
12.
What bus speed does SDR SDRAM PC 133 support?
a.
66 MHz
b.
100 MHz
c.
133 MHz
d.
266 MHz
13.
What makes diagnosing memory errors difficult?
a.
They are not reported in POST
b.
There are many types of memory errors
c.
Problems with other hardware components or software can cause similar symptoms to
memory problems
d.
Problems with memory can be both software and hardware related.
14.
Which of the following confirms that the PC has correctly recognized recently installed DRAM?
a.
The POST completes without any memory errors.
b.
The OS loads successfully.
c.
The CMOS settings for memory are correct.
d.
All of the above.
15.
If the PC boots to a blank screen, this may be caused by:
a.
Dislodged expansion card
b.
Unseated memory module
c.
Unsupported memory module
d.
Any of the above
Fill-in
5 Fill-in questions. Each question is worth 4 points for a total of 20 points:
1.
Virtual memory uses a(n) _______ file on the hard disk for exchanging data from RAM.
2.
____________ SRAM uses the system clock to coordinate its signals with the CPU.
3.
_______ DRAM increased performance over FPM DRAM by eliminating memory wait states.
4.
Slots for DIMMs have gray or white levers, called _________, at either end.
5.
Both slots of a RIMM connector set must be occupied by two RIMMs or a single RIMM and a(n)
________.
Essays/Problems
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2 Essays/Problems. Students answer both questions using complete sentences. Each essay is worth 10
points for a total of 20 points:
1.
Describe the interaction between the CPU and memory in the startup process and in the regular
processing of data.
2.
Describe in detail the factors and considerations that you would take into account when upgrading
the memory for a system.
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