Exam 3-2013 Information Technology: Hardware and Software Systems (CSIS 3100) NAME: November, 12, 2013 True/False (2 points/question) Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. A si mple problem of replacing a bad memory module can become a complex research project if you don't have a good grasp of current and past memory technologies 2. Systems using RIMMs are still being made. 3. Mixing unbuffered memory with buffered or registered memory will work but is not recommended 4. Most often, placing memory on the motherboard and updating the BIOS manually is all that is necessary for installation 5. For most SIMMs, the module slides into the slot at an angle. 6. A hard disk drive (HDD), most often called a hard drive, comes in two sizes for personal computers: the 1.8" size is used for laptop computers and the 2.5" size is used for desktops. 7. Solid state hard drives cost more and are less rugged than magnetic hard drives 8. Almost all hard drives sold today for desktop computers are magnetic hard drives. 9. If you are replacing a floppy drive, you must inform BIOS setup by accessing setup and changing the drive type. ..10 Hardware problems usually show up at POST, unless there is physical damage to an area of the hard drive that is not accessed during POST Multiple Choice (2 points/question) ldentify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question memory temporarily holds data and instructions as the CPU processes them. a. Random array b. Read-only c. Repeatable access d. Random access 12, RAM is divided into two categories,-- RIMM and SRAM SRAM and mSDRAM DIMM and SODIMM a. b. c. d. DRAM and SRAM 13. is used for a memory cache and is contained within the processor housing. c. ROM d. eSRAM b. DRAM