Practice Memory Operations (21.2.1) - Memory Organization and Instruction Representation
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Practice - Memory Operations

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of the Memory Address Register?

💡 Hint: Think about where the CPU needs to know which memory to access.

Question 2 Easy

How does a modular memory design benefit hardware upgrades?

💡 Hint: Consider how this might apply to upgrading personal computers.

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Question 1

What does the Memory Buffer Register do?

Stores the address of memory
Holds data being transferred
Controls memory access

💡 Hint: Think about what happens during read and write operations.

Question 2

True or False: Modular memory designs allow for flexible hardware configurations.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how devices can be upgraded.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Propose a way to enhance CPU performance if your system's memory frequently requires retrieving multiple locations for single instructions.

💡 Hint: Think about systems that speed up data access.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a scenario where you need to upgrade a computer's memory from 2GB to 8GB using available 1GB sticks. Discuss the wiring and addressing you would need.

💡 Hint: Consider how to ensure all modules are accessed effectively.

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