Practice Memory Hierarchy (speed Vs. Capacity) (4.5) - Describe and Analyze Memory Devices Used in Digital Systems
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Memory Hierarchy (Speed vs. Capacity)

Practice - Memory Hierarchy (Speed vs. Capacity)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the fastest type of memory?

💡 Hint: Think about the memory type that exists within the CPU.

Question 2 Easy

What type of memory is used for long-term storage?

💡 Hint: Consider memory that retains data without power.

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Question 1

Which memory type is the fastest?

RAM
Cache
Registers
Secondary Storage

💡 Hint: Think about what exists inside the CPU.

Question 2

Cache memory is used to:

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the memory that helps the CPU perform faster.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Imagine you are a system designer tasked with improving a computer's performance. You have a limited budget. Discuss how you would prioritize memory types in your design.

💡 Hint: Consider both speed and cost when making decisions.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the impact of using solely RAM for storage instead of using secondary storage in a digital system.

💡 Hint: Weigh pros and cons based on speed and data retention needs.

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