Practice Memory Hierarchy (1.9) - Instruction Set Architecture, Processor Design, and Memory System
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Memory Hierarchy

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Question 1 Easy

What is the fastest type of memory in a computer?

💡 Hint: Think about the memory located within the CPU itself.

Question 2 Easy

Name one type of secondary storage.

💡 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

💡 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

💡 Hint: Consider what helps the CPU avoid delays.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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

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

Challenge 2 Hard

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

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

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