SK0-003 · Question #126
Which of the following technologies can detect and fix single bit memory errors?
The correct answer is D. ECC. ECC (Error-Correcting Code) is a type of computer memory technology capable of detecting and correcting single-bit memory errors, enhancing data integrity and system stability.
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Which of the following technologies can detect and fix single bit memory errors?
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- ARAID
- BRegistered memory
- CSDRAM
- DECC
How the community answered
(37 responses)- A3% (1)
- B3% (1)
- C8% (3)
- D86% (32)
Why each option
ECC (Error-Correcting Code) is a type of computer memory technology capable of detecting and correcting single-bit memory errors, enhancing data integrity and system stability.
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a storage virtualization technology for data redundancy or performance, not for memory error correction.
Registered memory (or buffered memory) includes a register to stabilize electrical signals for large memory configurations but does not actively correct bit errors.
SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory) is a general type of RAM that operates synchronously with the processor's clock but does not inherently include error correction capabilities.
Error-Correcting Code (ECC) memory uses additional parity bits and an algorithm to detect and automatically correct single-bit memory errors. This functionality is crucial in servers and workstations where data integrity is paramount, preventing system crashes and data corruption due to memory faults.
Concept tested: Memory error correction technology
Source: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000007262/processors.html
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