Practice Computer Organization and Architecture: A Pedagogical Aspect - 1.1 | 1. Memory System | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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1.1 - Computer Organization and Architecture: A Pedagogical Aspect

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is inboard memory?

💡 Hint: Recall components found on the motherboard.

Question 2

Easy

Define access time in memory.

💡 Hint: Think about how long it takes to retrieve information.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What type of memory is directly on the motherboard?

  • RAM
  • Hard Drive
  • USB Drive

💡 Hint: Think of what's physically inside your computer.

Question 2

True or False: Access time can vary based on the type of memory being accessed.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how quickly you can retrieve data from different storage types.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Calculate the transfer rate for a memory system with a cycle time of 10 ms and the ability to transfer 8 bits at a time. What is the rate in bits per second?

💡 Hint: Remember to convert ms to seconds.

Question 2

A system has volatile memory (SRAM) with a cost of $3000 per GB and a speed that is 50% faster than DRAM. What considerations should be made when choosing between SRAM and DRAM for a high-performance application?

💡 Hint: Think about the context of application usage.

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