Practice Memory Addressing (20.2.3) - Main Memory - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary type of memory used for temporary data storage?

💡 Hint: Think of the memory that is cleared when the computer is off.

Question 2 Easy

What does RAM stand for?

💡 Hint: It's a type of memory that can be accessed randomly.

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Question 1

What type of memory is volatile?

ROM
RAM
Cache

💡 Hint: Consider which type of memory loses its contents when the power is off.

Question 2

True or False: Registers are used for permanent data storage.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of registers in a CPU.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a memory size of 512 MB, calculate how many address lines are needed.

💡 Hint: Use the formula 2^n = total memory size to determine n.

Challenge 2 Hard

If adding additional cache memory improves performance by 20% in a CPU, calculate the new access speed if the original was 50 ns.

💡 Hint: Adjust the original speed based on the performance boost percentage.

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