220-801 · Question #1025
Which of the following types of memory is used with laptops?
The correct answer is B. SODIMM. Laptops use a smaller memory form factor called SODIMM due to physical space constraints inside the chassis.
Question
Which of the following types of memory is used with laptops?
Options
- ARAMBUS
- BSODIMM
- CECC
- DSDRAM
How the community answered
(42 responses)- A2% (1)
- B86% (36)
- C2% (1)
- D10% (4)
Why each option
Laptops use a smaller memory form factor called SODIMM due to physical space constraints inside the chassis.
RAMBUS (RDRAM) was a proprietary high-speed memory type used in some desktops and workstations, not a laptop-specific form factor.
SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) is the standard memory form factor designed specifically for laptops. Its compact size - roughly half the length of a full DIMM - allows it to fit into the tight confines of a laptop motherboard, making it the default choice for portable computing.
ECC (Error-Correcting Code) describes a memory feature for data integrity used in servers and workstations, not a form factor exclusive to laptops.
SDRAM is a memory technology generation (Synchronous DRAM) that exists in both desktop DIMM and laptop SODIMM form factors, so it does not specifically identify laptop memory.
Concept tested: Laptop memory form factor identification
Source: https://www.crucial.com/articles/about-memory/laptop-vs-desktop-memory
Topics
Community Discussion
No community discussion yet for this question.