Practice Summary (8.1.2) - Lecture – 28 - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1 Easy

What does SRAM stand for?

💡 Hint: Think of what 'SR' in SRAM might indicate.

Question 2 Easy

Which memory type is typically used for main memory?

💡 Hint: It's the cheaper type of memory.

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Question 1

What memory type offers the fastest access times?

SRAM
DRAM
Magnetic Disk

💡 Hint: Remember which type is used in cache memory for speed.

Question 2

True or False: Temporal locality states that data close in memory tends to be accessed together.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the definitions again.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simplified memory hierarchy for a gaming computer, including the types of memory chosen and their roles.

💡 Hint: Consider speed and size requirements when choosing the types.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the trade-offs between using write-through vs. write-back caches in application development.

💡 Hint: Think about long-term performance vs immediate operations.

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