Practice Memory Hierarchy - 1.9 | 1. Instruction Set Architecture, Processor Design, and Memory System | Computer and Processor Architecture
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Question 1

Easy

What is the fastest type of memory in a computer?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the memory located within the CPU itself.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of secondary storage.

πŸ’‘ Hint: These are used for long-term data storage.

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Question 1

Which memory type is the fastest?

  • A) Hard Drive
  • B) Registers
  • C) Main Memory

πŸ’‘ Hint: It’s located right inside the CPU.

Question 2

True or False: Cache memory is used to temporarily hold data that the CPU frequently accesses.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what helps the CPU avoid delays.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a simple computer system memory hierarchy and identify each layer. Describe the expected speed and capacity for each layer.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider typical memory capacities and access speeds of each layer in modern systems.

Question 2

Evaluate how a shift in technology from magnetic hard disks to solid-state drives might affect secondary storage in terms of system performance.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the differences in read/write speeds of these storage types.

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