Practice Addresses and Data Bus Sizes - 21.1.4 | 21. Memory Organization and Instruction Representation | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What does MAR stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about where the address for memory access is stored.

Question 2

Easy

True or False: The MBR holds data permanently.

💡 Hint: Consider how long data stays in the MBR.

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Question 1

What is the role of the Memory Address Register (MAR)?

  • Holds data temporarily
  • Stores the address to read from
  • Sends control signals

💡 Hint: Think about where the address is kept during operations.

Question 2

True or False: A 64-bit memory organization ensures faster access for all instructions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the impact on small-sized instructions.

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Question 1

Design a modular memory system for a system requiring 8GB of RAM using 1GB modules. Detail the address bus configuration.

💡 Hint: Consider how the modularity affects the addressing requirements.

Question 2

Evaluate the efficiency of using a 128-bit memory organization compared to a 16-bit organization for small data operations.

💡 Hint: Think about how much of the memory will actually be utilized.

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