6.1.2 - Memory Hierarchy
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What is memory in a computer system?
💡 Hint: Think about where data is stored for processing.
What are registers?
💡 Hint: Consider where the CPU performs calculations.
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What is the primary function of memory in a computer system?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you open a file.
Is secondary storage faster than RAM?
💡 Hint: Which type of memory do programs access first?
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Evaluate the impact of memory hierarchy on a computer’s ability to run multiple applications simultaneously.
💡 Hint: Consider how tasks share resources across different memory levels.
Propose a redesign for a traditional memory hierarchy to support high-performance computing tasks.
💡 Hint: Think about newer technologies that could replace old ones in speeding up access.
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