Practice Memory Hierarchy - 30.3 | 30. Storage Devices | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

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What is the purpose of registers in a CPU?

💡 Hint: Think about what data is most immediately needed by the CPU.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of secondary storage.

💡 Hint: Consider storage that retains data when the computer is turned off.

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Question 1

Which of the following is the fastest type of memory?

  • RAM
  • Cache
  • Registers

💡 Hint: Think about which memory is directly used for processing.

Question 2

True or False: Secondary storage is volatile.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to information on a hard drive after a shutdown.

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Question 1

You are designing a computer for a gamer. Detail your memory hierarchy from the fastest to the slowest and justify why you made these choices.

💡 Hint: Consider both speed for performance and storage for extensive game files.

Question 2

Explain how the trade-offs of speed, capacity, and cost influence the choices made in building modern computers.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how gamers might prioritize speed while average consumers prioritize cost.

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