6.1 - Introduction to Memory in Computer Systems
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What is memory in a computer system?
💡 Hint: Think about where your computer keeps its operating system and applications.
Name the four primary levels of memory in the memory hierarchy.
💡 Hint: Consider the fastest and how each level relates to speed and capacity.
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What is the fastest type of memory in a computer system?
💡 Hint: Think about which memory type is closest to the CPU.
True or False: Secondary storage is faster than RAM.
💡 Hint: Consider how quickly data can be accessed from each type of storage.
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Design a simple computer system diagram that includes different levels of memory and explains why each level is organized that way.
💡 Hint: Think about what each level does and how they interconnect.
How would implementing an ineffective caching strategy affect the overall system performance? Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Consider real-time applications that rely on immediate data access.
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