Practice RAM Configuration - 21.3.1 | 21. Memory Organization and Instruction Representation | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the role of the accumulator in memory operations?

💡 Hint: Think of it as the primary workspace for results in the CPU.

Question 2

Easy

Define the Memory Address Register.

💡 Hint: Focus on what address needs to be accessed in the memory.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of the Memory Buffer Register?

  • To hold the next instruction
  • To temporarily store data during memory operations
  • To address memory locations

💡 Hint: Think about data flow in memory operations.

Question 2

True or False: Modularity in memory design only complicates system architecture.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the advantages of using smaller components.

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Question 1

Given a memory configuration of 2 kB using two 1 kB chips, explain how to set up the address bus and memory organization.

💡 Hint: Focus on addressing and how to manage two chips.

Question 2

Analyze the impact of increasing word size from 16 bits to 32 bits on a system's performance and memory access efficiency.

💡 Hint: Consider how usage metrics change with the increase in word size.

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