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SK0-003 · Question #913

Which of the following are memory modules that contain self-checking parity?

The correct answer is B. ECC. ECC memory modules contain additional circuitry to detect and correct common data errors, ensuring data integrity.

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Question

Which of the following are memory modules that contain self-checking parity?

Options

  • ASoDIMM
  • BECC
  • CSDRAM
  • DDDR

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    7% (2)
  • B
    86% (25)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

ECC memory modules contain additional circuitry to detect and correct common data errors, ensuring data integrity.

ASoDIMM

SoDIMM refers to a small form factor of RAM modules, commonly used in laptops, and does not inherently include error-correcting capabilities.

BECCCorrect

ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory incorporates extra bits and a controller to detect and correct single-bit memory errors automatically, a process that relies on a form of self-checking parity. This functionality is crucial for maintaining data reliability and system stability, particularly in server environments where data corruption can have significant consequences.

CSDRAM

SDRAM is a type of RAM that synchronizes with the CPU's clock, but it does not intrinsically provide error correction.

DDDR

DDR (Double Data Rate) describes a generation of SDRAM that processes data on both clock edges, and it is not a feature for error correction.

Concept tested: ECC memory functionality

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/oem-design-guide/ecc-memory

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#ECC memory#RAM#error correction

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