Could Apple have repaired my iMac with a different part?

I sent my iMac to be repaired, following graphics problems, and have just received the repair receipt, but to my dismay, the graphics card has only been replaced with the 1gb version, although I always though that I had a 2gb graphics card, is there any way to find the original specification? I have tried calling apple support and they have been quite unhelpful, always pointing me to the 'general' iMac specs, rather than that of the exact computer I bought.
As it was a refurbished iMac, it is more difficult to find out, but I don�t know if I am just making this up, or I really did have the 2gb version and apple repair have just messed up, it would be great to have a definitive answer, or a detailed technical specification.
I have checked the order documents, without success, but did find a part number (FD063B/A) and found the webpage, where it says the graphics card is 1gb, is this right?
I would very much appreciate an answer, thanks!

The mid-2011 iMac is the same model sold now, and it is available with a 2GB Radeon 6970M as a build-to-order option. But whether your particular unit was purchased that way is impossible for anyone here to say. A refurbished iMac with a 2GB graphics card would be unusual - all the ones I've seen have either 512MB or 1GB cards - but I can't say that Apple never sold one. Try going here:
http://store.apple.com/us/account/home
and view your order history. You may be able to see the order there which should show the specifications. If not, then you'll have to call the Apple Store and ask if they can look up your order and send you a copy of the details.
Regards.

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