SK0-003 · Question #197
Which of the following memory technologies allows for single bit errors to be detected and subsequently fixed?
The correct answer is B. ECC. ECC memory is a type of RAM that can detect and correct single-bit memory errors, enhancing data integrity and system stability.
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Which of the following memory technologies allows for single bit errors to be detected and subsequently fixed?
Options
- ARAID
- BECC
- CCAS
- DSDRAM
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(48 responses)- A6% (3)
- B90% (43)
- C2% (1)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
ECC memory is a type of RAM that can detect and correct single-bit memory errors, enhancing data integrity and system stability.
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a data storage virtualization technology for disk redundancy or performance improvement, not memory error correction.
ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory includes extra parity bits and specialized logic that can detect when a single bit has flipped and automatically correct it. This functionality prevents system crashes and data corruption caused by memory errors.
CAS (Column Access Strobe) is a signal used in dynamic RAM to select a specific column of data, which is a timing parameter, not an error correction technology.
SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory) is a type of DRAM that synchronizes with the CPU clock, but it does not inherently possess error detection and correction capabilities.
Concept tested: ECC memory error detection and correction
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/performance-tuning/hardware/memory-configurations#error-correcting-code-ecc-memory-configuration
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