3.9 Quiz

Which type of software generated problems can indicate that a software bug is causing a memory error?

1. Exception error 2. General protection fault 3. Page fault

There are critical times when memory problems often manifest themselves. Match each critical time on the left with the corresponding cause of the memory problems on the right.

1. This event can require more memory and can cause problems if there is not enough memory when it occurs - Software installation 2. Memory is not properly seated or missing/the motherboard is defective. - First boot of a new computer 3. Incompletely or improperly doing this can cause errors that appear to be memory-related. - Hardware installation or removal 4. The memory is not compatible and was not installed and configured properly. - Memory upgrade

You just replaced the motherboard, CPU, and memory in your computer. Now your computer will not start. You press the power button on the system case, but nothing happens; there are no sounds or lights. What should you do?

Connect the power button to the motherboard.

Which of the following is an error detection technique that can also correct the error?

ECC

You are attempting to boot a new system. The boot fails, and the system sounds a beep code. Which of the following describes the MOST likely cause of this error?

Either no memory is installed or the memory was not detected.

You have installed a new computer with a quad-core 64-bit processor, 6 GB of memory, and a PCIe video card with 512 MB of memory. After installing the operating system, you see less than 4 GB of memory showing as available in Windows. Which of the following actions would MOST likely rectify this issue?

Install a 64-bit version of the operating system.

After installing two memory modules, you power on the system to check for errors. You find that the BIOS program recognizes only one of the memory modules. While troubleshooting this issue, which of the following is BEST to try first?

Make sure that both modules are seated properly in their slots.

You have just built a new system from scratch. You turn the computer on, but the system boot fails and sounds a beep code. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

Memory not installed or not detected.

You are in the process of configuring a new computer. The motherboard has four memory slots and supports dual-channel memory. You install two memory modules. When you boot the computer, the BIOS recognizes both modules, but the memory is not configured to run in dual-channel mode. What should you do?

Move the modules to the correct motherboard slots.

Which of the following is an error detection technique that can detect errors with only one bit?

Parity