Practice Main Memory (20.1.1) - Main Memory - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Question 1 Easy

What does RAM stand for?

💡 Hint: Think of the word 'Random' in the name.

Question 2 Easy

Is ROM volatile or non-volatile?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to data when power is turned off.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of RAM?

Permanent storage
Temporary data storage
Data backup

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to data when the computer turns off.

Question 2

True or False: Cache memory is slower than main memory.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the hierarchy of memory types.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how data retrieval differs between volatile and non-volatile memory.

💡 Hint: Consider practical uses of each type of memory.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a memory configuration of 128 MB of RAM and 32 GB of ROM, calculate how many bytes are in each type.

💡 Hint: Remember that 1MB = 1024^2 bytes and 1GB = 1024^3 bytes.

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