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Difficulty: MediumRAM Types and Characteristics

A field service technician is servicing a compact all-in-one ticketing kiosk experiencing system slowdowns. Upon opening the chassis, the technician observes that the motherboard utilizes smaller memory expansion slots designed for space-constrained hardware rather than standard full-length desktop slots. Which memory module form factor must the technician select to perform a hardware upgrade on this system?

  1. SO-DIMMAnswer
  2. B
    Standard 288-pin DIMM
  3. C
    M.2 PCIe module
  4. D
    Adjacent dual-channel DIMM

Answer

The correct form factor for space-constrained hardware such as laptops and compact kiosks is SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module).
SO-DIMM (Small Outline DIMM) is the standard memory module form factor used in laptops, small-form-factor (SFF) PCs, and compact all-in-one kiosks due to its reduced physical footprint compared to standard desktop DIMMs.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the physical constraints described in the scenario.
The motherboard contains smaller memory slots designed for space-constrained compact hardware.
Compact platforms cannot accommodate full-sized desktop memory modules due to physical size limitations.
2
Compare memory form factors against the physical slot requirements.
SO-DIMM modules are specifically designed with a smaller footprint (roughly half the length of standard DIMMs) for laptop and compact motherboard applications.
Selecting SO-DIMM ensures proper physical seating, pin count alignment, and mechanical notch keying.

Key Concept

RAM Form Factors (DIMM vs. SO-DIMM)
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RAM Types and Characteristics

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