6.2 - Memory Hierarchy and Organization
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Practice Questions
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What is the fastest type of memory in a computer system?
💡 Hint: Think about what is directly inside the CPU.
Name one type of secondary storage.
💡 Hint: Consider storage types that are not temporary.
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What is the fastest type of memory in the memory hierarchy?
💡 Hint: Think about which memory is used directly by the CPU.
True or False: Secondary Storage is faster than Main Memory.
💡 Hint: Consider the speed comparison of different storage types.
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You are designing a computer system for gaming. Describe how you would prioritize memory types to achieve the best performance.
💡 Hint: Consider the demands of gaming applications and resource needs.
Discuss how the design of memory hierarchy affects the selection of hardware components for a new PC build.
💡 Hint: Evaluate the trade-offs related to performance versus budget constraints.
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