Practice Memory Basics (1.2.2) - Memory System - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1 Easy

What is the difference between inboard and outboard memory?

💡 Hint: Think about where the components are physically located.

Question 2 Easy

Define access time.

💡 Hint: Consider the duration from requesting data to receiving it.

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Question 1

What is inboard memory?

A type of storage device
Memory on the motherboard
External memory

💡 Hint: Think about where the CPU directly interacts with memory.

Question 2

True or False: All types of memory are non-volatile.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of volatile and non-volatile memory.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a memory system for a new computer that balances speed and cost. Describe your choices and reasoning.

💡 Hint: Consider how speed impacts the overall performance.

Challenge 2 Hard

Calculate the total access time for a system that involves sequential access followed by random access.

💡 Hint: Recognize the difference in behavior between access types.

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