Practice - Overview of Main Memory
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of RAM in a computer?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a program runs.
Define what registers are.
💡 Hint: Consider where quick data retrieval happens during processing.
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What is the main function of main memory?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of memory during program execution.
True or False: Registers are used for long-term data storage.
💡 Hint: What’s the purpose of registers compared to RAM?
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Evaluate the impact of slow RAM speed on overall CPU performance. What are the potential bottlenecks?
💡 Hint: Consider the sequence of fetching and executing instructions.
Create a diagram illustrating the relationship between CPU, RAM, and registers. Explain how data flows between them during a simple operation.
💡 Hint: Label each component and show the direction of data flow.
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