Module 3 Test

What three characteristics are true about SRAM and DRAM?

• The type of memory used in a memory cache is SRAM because it is faster

• DRAM is closer to the CPU than SRAM because it has a 64-bit data path

• Both are considered volatile because they only hold data while power is on

• SRAM and DRAM both need to be refreshed with the same frequency

• SRAM is faster than DRAM because it does not need to be refreshed

An organization wants to increase the amount of RAM on their computers. All the computers have four memory slots but only two slots in each computer are populated. They want to add one more memory module to the older computers, and two additional modules to the newer computers. The older computers have three blue slots and one black slot. Which memory type will maximize the number of DIMMS the memory controller can access at the same time in both, the older and newer computers?

• DDR3

• DDR

• DDR2

• DDR4

A computer has four DDR4 memory modules. Two modules have a speed of 3000 MHz and the other two have a speed of 4000 MHz. If the two 3000 MHz DIMMs are upgraded, the new modules to be installed should have what rating?

• PC4 25600

• PC4 32000

• PC4 28800

• PC4 24000

Tomi buys a CPU from a computer store. The retail box references the amount of L1 cache in the list of features. What is it referring to?

• The maximum amount of memory the processor can access

• The amount of memory residing directly on the processor die

• The memory in the CPU package, but not on the processor die

• The memory between the CPU package and the DIMM slots

A system administrator boots a Windows PC using a Live Linux CD/DVD and lists the files on the system. One of the files is called pagefile.sys. What is this file used for? Select all that apply.

• Windows stores filesystem information in this file.

• Windows normally stores virtual memory in this file.

• Mirrors the contents of RAM to improve performance.

• It is a type of cache to backup up the contents of UEFI.

• Used to enhance the amount of RAM in the system.

A field service technician is replacing a server motherboard that supports CPUs with multithreading capabilities. The technician notices the motherboard has four processor sockets. If each socket supports a quad-core processor, how many logical processors does the system appear to have?

• 32

• 16

• 4

• 8

A software development firm needs to test a high-end application on a system with a family of 64-core AMD processors. Which processor will meet their needs?

• Ryzen with Graphics

• Athlon Pro

• Athlon with Graphics

• Ryzen Threadripper

You are able to successfully install new DIMMs with a data path that have 72 bits in a server using a 64-bit processor. Which of the following is true regarding this scenario?

• The system will issue an error message and not power up

• The system will power on but then shutdown right away

• It is not possible to fit a 72-bit DIMM in a 64-bit system

• The system will run as expected with no problems at all

Joanna is researching high-end motherboards for a gaming computer with the best performance possible. Which consideration should be highest on the list?

• Use the highest-performing processor

• Use the highest-performing motherboard

• Use the processor with the most cores

• Use the highest-performing memory

For maximum efficiency and performance, a highly tuned and specialized application needs to run on a system capable of handling exactly 16 threads at the same time from the operating system. Which two of the following will best meet the specified requirement?

• A system board with four quad-core processors

• A motherboard with two 8-core processors

• A motherboard with four dual-core processors

• A system board with two quad-core processors

• A system with a 64-bit operating system installed