What memory type can identify errors and correct problems with data?
A) DDR
B) DDR2
C) EPROM
D) ECC
The answer: D) ECC
Error correcting code (ECC) memory is designed to identify and correct errors within a data stream. Although it’s not normal to have ECC memory in a desktop computer, many high-end servers take advantage of ECC memory to minimize the number of problems that might occur in the system.
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