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Practice Questions
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What type of memory is used for cache?
💡 Hint: Think of the fastest type of RAM used near the CPU.
What is the purpose of secondary storage?
💡 Hint: Consider where your files are stored when you shut down your computer.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the primary purpose of cache memory?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between CPU speed and memory access.
True or False: RAM is non-volatile memory.
💡 Hint: Consider how data is retained in memory during a shutdown.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with designing a computer system. Explain how you would structure your memory hierarchy keeping in mind the trade-offs of speed, size, cost, and volatility.
💡 Hint: Consider each memory type's speed and purpose to form a cohesive design.
Analyze the impact of increasing the size of cache memory on overall system performance. Include potential drawbacks.
💡 Hint: Think about how frequently access patterns play a role in cache efficiency.
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