Practice - Types of Memory
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Practice Questions
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What is the difference between RAM and ROM?
💡 Hint: Think about which type loses data when the power goes off.
Name one type of external memory.
💡 Hint: Consider what devices store data long-term and are not directly used in processing.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of memory is RAM?
💡 Hint: Think about how RAM behaves when you turn off your computer.
True or False: Cache memory is slower than main memory.
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of cache memory within the CPU hierarchy.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a scenario where a CPU needs to access data and must use the memory hierarchy efficiently. Explain how data flows from the external memory to the CPU.
💡 Hint: Consider the steps taken when data isn't readily available.
Explain how cache memory impacts overall system performance when running multiple applications.
💡 Hint: Think about how frequent operations affect memory access patterns.
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