COMPTIA A+ Practice Exam

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What is a SODIMM primarily used for?

Servers
Desktop computers
Laptops
Graphics cards

The correct answer is: Laptops

A SODIMM, or Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module, is specifically designed for use in compact computing environments where space is limited. This includes laptops, which benefit from the smaller size and lower power consumption of SODIMMs compared to standard DIMMs used in desktop systems. Laptops require components that can fit into a more constrained physical space without sacrificing performance, making SODIMMs the ideal choice for these devices. Their design allows for increased memory capacity in a smaller footprint, which is essential for the portable, sleek designs of modern laptops. In contrast, servers typically use regular DIMMs due to their larger size, which can accommodate more memory and higher performance requirements. Desktop computers also make use of regular DIMMs because they have more space available for larger components. Graphics cards have specific types of memory, often not SODIMMs, but rather a dedicated form of memory such as GDDR (Graphics Double Data Rate) which is designed for high-speed operations required in graphics processing.