Practice Expanding Memory Capacity (15.7) - Computer Fundamentals - Part C
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Expanding Memory Capacity

Practice - Expanding Memory Capacity

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of expanding memory capacity?

💡 Hint: Think about the size of programs.

Question 2 Easy

How can the word size of a RAM chip be increased?

💡 Hint: Consider how bits are organized.

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Question 1

What is one reason for expanding memory capacity?

To reduce speed
To reduce storage
To accommodate larger applications

💡 Hint: Think about program size.

Question 2

True or False: Multiple chips can be used to expand the word size of a memory system.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider chip interconnections.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a comprehensive layout for expanding a standard memory system to include redundancy for chip failures. Discuss how the design enhances reliability.

💡 Hint: Consider how redundancy can prevent disruptions.

Challenge 2 Hard

Calculate the maximum data that can be stored using four 16x4 RAM chips in a single architecture. What is the new effective word size?

💡 Hint: Remember to multiply chip capacities.

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