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When installing additional RAM for a laptop, which of the following would MOST likely be used?
The correct answer is B. SODIMM. SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) is the standard RAM form factor used in laptops. It is physically smaller than a full-size DIMM (which is used in desktop computers), allowing it to fit within a laptop's compact chassis. DIMM (C) is the desktop RAM form factor…
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When installing additional RAM for a laptop, which of the following would MOST likely be used?
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- APC card
- BSODIMM
- CDIMM
- DPCMCIA
How the community answered
(21 responses)- B95% (20)
- D5% (1)
Explanation
SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) is the standard RAM form factor used in laptops. It is physically smaller than a full-size DIMM (which is used in desktop computers), allowing it to fit within a laptop's compact chassis. DIMM (C) is the desktop RAM form factor and is too large for laptops. PC Card and PCMCIA are the same technology (PCMCIA is the older name) - these are expansion card slots used for peripherals like wireless adapters or storage, not RAM. When upgrading laptop memory, SODIMM is always the correct form factor.
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