Practice Memory data access methods - 1.2.4 | 1. Memory System | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

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What is sequential access memory?

💡 Hint: Think about how data is structured and retrieved in this type.

Question 2

Easy

Name one example of random access memory.

💡 Hint: Consider the type of memory used during general computing.

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Question 1

What characterizes sequential access memory?

  • It reads data randomly
  • Data is read in a specific order
  • It has constant access time

💡 Hint: Think about how you read a story.

Question 2

True or False: In random access memory, the access time varies based on the position of the data.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the nature of access time in random access scenarios.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A company is considering whether to use sequential or direct access memory for their archiving needs. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each in this context.

💡 Hint: Weigh the costs against the required speed for data retrieval.

Question 2

Analyze the performance implications of using associative memory in real-time applications such as gaming or video processing.

💡 Hint: Think about the importance of data speed in performance-intensive scenarios.

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