Practice Semiconductor Memory (20.3) - Main Memory - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Semiconductor Memory

Practice - Semiconductor Memory

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does RAM stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what type of memory allows quick data access.

Question 2 Easy

Is ROM volatile or non-volatile?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to its contents when power is switched off.

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Question 1

What type of memory is volatile and allows read-write operations?

ROM
MAGNETIC
RAM

💡 Hint: Think about the memory used when your computer is running.

Question 2

True or False: ROM can be rewritten easily.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of firmware storage.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a memory size of 2 GB designated as '2GB x 32', what is the address bus size required for this memory?

💡 Hint: Break down the memory size into kilobytes, megabytes, and gigabytes.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain the significance of cache memory within the CPU and elaborate on what could happen if it was non-existent.

💡 Hint: Consider the time it takes to access memory at different speeds.

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