Practice Basic Configuration of Memory Instructions - 21.2 | 21. Memory Organization and Instruction Representation | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is double byte memory and why is it used?

💡 Hint: Think about how many bits fit into one instruction.

Question 2

Easy

Explain the role of the Memory Address Register (MAR).

💡 Hint: Consider the memory fetching process.

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Question 1

What does the term 'accumulator' refer to in CPU operations?

  • Data storage for results
  • Memory Address Register
  • Bus interface

💡 Hint: Think about where results of operations in a CPU go.

Question 2

True or False: Double-byte organization means each memory location can hold two bytes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of a byte.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a modular memory system that can be expanded to 8K using 1K x 8 bit chips. Explain how you would manage addressing.

💡 Hint: Consider how multiple small modules fit into a larger architecture.

Question 2

Evaluate the performance implications of using a memory configuration that is narrow (e.g., 4 bits) versus a wider configuration (e.g., 32-bits).

💡 Hint: Reflect on efficiency in terms of data handling.

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