Practice - RAM Configuration
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Practice Questions
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What is the role of the accumulator in memory operations?
💡 Hint: Think of it as the primary workspace for results in the CPU.
Define the Memory Address Register.
💡 Hint: Focus on what address needs to be accessed in the memory.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of the Memory Buffer Register?
💡 Hint: Think about data flow in memory operations.
True or False: Modularity in memory design only complicates system architecture.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the advantages of using smaller components.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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