Let’s do the time warp again



Which of these are true of a SIMM?

A) Best form factor for portable devices

B) Requires a termination module to operate

C) Has the same electrical contacts on both sides

D) Faster than traditional memory

E) It still can’t convince me that Tuesday isn’t really a Monday


The answer: C) Has the same electrical contacts on both sides

The Single In-line Memory Module (SIMM) has a single electrical contact on both sides of the memory module.

Want to know more? Watch “Motherboard RAM Slots.”

The memory in our computers has changed quite a bit through the years. In this video, you’ll learn about the differences in memory slot standards in both desktop and portable computers.