Quiz : Memory

Q1. Of the given features, which would be applicable to this computer? (Choose all that apply.)

unbuffered registered 204-pin SO-DIMM 288-pin DDR5 DIMM 288-pin DDR4 DIMM ECC non-ECC single rank dual rank

Q2. Pretend that this computer has 4 GB of memory installed. Write all combinations of memory population when inserting RAM into the slots.

Q3. The technician who is recommending memory for this motherboard could recommend memory that does not perform error checking.

True False

Q4. What does the statement "four DDR4 SDRAM DIMM sockets arranged in two channels" mean?

Q5. Would there be an issue if this motherboard contained 6 GB of RAM and the computer had 32-bit Windows 10 installed? If so, explain the issue.

Q6. In these advertisements, which DDR4 option(s) would hold the most data in a single memory module and be best suited for a desktop computer?

Q7. In option g, what does the L in DDR4L mean?

Q8. Which memory module(s) would be best to buy, given this documentation?

Q9. Considering the answer given to the previous question, which motherboard DIMM connectors would be used?

Q10. What type of memory feature will be needed if data accuracy is paramount for a new computer?

buffered ECC registered XMP

Q11. When comparing options b and d and imagining that both modules cost the same, which one would be the better purchase? Explain your reasoning.

Q12. What method is most effective for preventing an ESD event when installing RAM?

Placing the computer on an antistatic mat Wearing an antistatic wrist strap Staying in contact with an unpainted metal part of the computer Wearing rubber-soled shoes and using the buddy system by having another technician standing by

Q13. Which of the following would be the first sign that a computer needs more RAM?

The computer is slow to respond. The computer makes a ticking noise. A POST error message appears. A recommendation to use the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool appears.

Q14. How can you tell the maximum amount of memory a motherboard can support?

Look at the memory options in BIOS/UEFI. Use the Windows Task Manager > Performance tab. Use the Windows Memory tool. Look at the motherboard documentation.

Q15. What is one easy way to tell how much RAM is installed in a computer?

Q16. A DDR4 DIMM can fit in a DDR3 memory expansion slot.

True False

Q17. You have just added two new memory modules to a computer, but now the system will not boot and is beeping multiple times. What will you check first?

Q18. Give an example of how a technician might project confidence while working on a help desk.

Q19. A system already has two 3200 MHz memory modules installed, and a technician adds two more modules that operate at 4800 MHz. What will be the result of this action?

The computer won't boot. The computer might freeze at times. The memory will operate at the 4800 MHz speed. All memory will operate at the 3200 MHz speed.

Q20. A technician has received a complaint that a computer is not performing as well as it used to. Which Windows tool would the technician ask the user to open to quickly tell how much RAM is currently being used by the open applications?

Performance Monitor Device Manager System Information tool Task Manager