Practice Basics of Memory and Cache - 1.2.1 | 1. Memory System | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

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What is inboard memory?

💡 Hint: Think of where the CPU interacts most directly.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of outboard memory.

💡 Hint: Consider where files might be stored outside the computer.

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Question 1

What defines inboard memory?

  • A. External storage like hard drives
  • B. Memory directly on the motherboard
  • C. Archival memory
  • D. Cache and registers only

💡 Hint: Think about where the CPU can access memory fastest.

Question 2

True or False: Random access memory allows constant-time access to any byte.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how data retrieval varies with the type of memory.

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Question 1

Given a computer with a 64-bit address bus utilizing byte-addressable memory, calculate how many distinct bytes can be addressed.

💡 Hint: Think of how many bits can create unique addresses.

Question 2

Evaluate the effects of implementing associative memory in computing. What advantages and disadvantages could arise?

💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs between simplicity and performance.

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