Practice Memory Addressing (1.2.3) - Memory System - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is byte addressable memory?

💡 Hint: Think about how you identify single pieces of data.

Question 2 Easy

What is access time?

💡 Hint: Consider how quickly you can read something once you know where it is.

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Question 1

What is the primary distinguishing feature of a byte addressable memory?

Each byte can be accessed individually.
Data can only be accessed in blocks.
It stores data in words only.

💡 Hint: Consider how data is organized in memory.

Question 2

Is access time related to the efficiency of memory? (True/False)

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the speed at which you can access a file on your computer.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple memory addressing scheme for a fictional 16-bit computer system. Explain how the byte and word addressing would work.

💡 Hint: Consider how many bits are needed to represent each address based on the system architecture.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of using SRAM vs. DRAM for a memory-hungry application. Provide reasoning for your choice.

💡 Hint: Think in terms of application requirements and budget constraints.

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