RAM Quiz

Question 1

(T or F) Random Access Memory (RAM) falls into the category of the so-called volatile storage media. It requires a continuous flow of electricity to preserve its contents thus all the data stored in RAM lasts only while the power is on.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What are 4 characteristic feature(s) of Static Random Access Memory (SRAM)?

Answer 2

Faster than DRAM, More expensive than DRAM, Volatile storage, and Utilized for CPU cache memory chips

Question 3

What 4 characteristics describes Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM)?

Answer 3

Slower than SRAM, Less expense than SRAM, Volatile storage media type, and Widely used as primary storage media.

Question 4

(T or F) The term “Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM)” refers to a broad category of DRAM modules that rely on the signal sent by the system clock in order to coordinate their functioning with other internal PC components.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

(T or F) A Single Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDR SDRAM) can read/write one word of data per clock cycle.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

What is the number of contact pins used in SDR SDRAM modules?

Answer 6

168

Question 7

What are the characteristic features of the Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (DDR SDRAM)? (3 answers)

Answer 7

184 contact pins, Reads/Writes 2 words of data per clock cycle, & 1 notch on module.

Question 8

What is the the industry name used for DDR-333 modules?

Answer 8

PC-2700

Question 9

What is the peak transfer rate of a DDR-266 module?

Answer 9

2133 MB/s

Question 10

What are the characteristic features of the Double Data Rate 2 Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (DDR2 SDRAM)? (3 answers)

Answer 10

240 contact pins, Reads/Writes 4 words of data per clock cycle, & 1 notch on the module,

Question 11

What is the industry name used for DDR2-1066 modules?

Answer 11

PC2-8500

Question 12

What is the total bandwidth of a DDR2-533 module?

Answer 12

4266 MB/s

Question 13

What are the characteristic features of the Double Data Rate 3 Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (DDR3 SDRAM)? (3 answers)

Answer 13

240 contact pins, Reads/Writes 8 words of data per clock cycle, & 1 notch on the module

Question 14

What is the industry name used for DDR3-1333 modules?

Answer 14

PC3-10600

Question 15

What is the maximum amount of data that can be transferred each second by a DDR3-1600 module?

Answer 15

12800 MB/s

Question 16

What are the characteristics of Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs)? (4 answers)

Answer 16

Printed Circuit Board type used as a placeholder for memory chips, separate electrical contacts on each side, 64-bit data path, & used SDRAM memory types

Question 17

What is the most common memory module form factor type used in laptop computers?

Answer 17

SO-DIMM

Question 18

What is the number of pins used by SO-DIMM DDR SDRAM memory modules?

Answer 18

200

Question 19

DDR2 SO-DIMM memory modules have how many pins? ( 2 answers)

Answer 19

144 or 200 pins

Question 20

What is the number of pins used by SO-DIMM DDR3 SDRAM modules?

Answer 20

204 pins

Question 21

A memory module form factor commonly used in sub-notebook devices is known as:

Answer 21

MicroDIMM

Question 22

What is the number of pins used by MicroDIMM DDR SDRAM memory modules?

Answer 22

172

Question 23

What is the number of pins used by MicroDIMM DDR2 SDRAM modules?

Answer 23

214

Question 24

(T or F) ECC type RAM can detect and correct errors

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What is the name of the extra bit used to examine information and detect whether the data has been corrupted or not?

Answer 25

Parity bit

Question 26

(T or F) Compared to a non-ECC type of memory, the ECC RAM is a less expensive option and will always perform faster.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

(T or F) The color-coded memory slots on the motherboard indicate that the system is capable of taking advantage of the multi-channel memory architecture.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

What characteristics apply to the type of RAM most commonly used as the main system memory in desktop PCs? (3 answers)

Answer 28

Non-ECC memory, Unbuffered memory, and Dynamic RAM

Question 29

A type of typically more expensive memory modules equipped with additional circuitry designed to ensure better system stability and accuracy of data processing is known as: (2 Answers)

Answer 29

RDIMM and Buffered

Question 30

(T or F) A single-sided memory module type can have memory chips placed on both sides of the module.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

What RAM types and characteristics would be the most suitable choices for a high-end server? (3 answers

Answer 31

RDIMM, ECC memory, and Buffered memory

Question 32

What memory type allows for permanent storage of data?

Answer 32

DVD-RAM