Practice Trade-offs (6.2.2) - Memory

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Question 1.
What is a trade-off in memory design?
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Think about balancing priorities.
Question 2.
Name one disadvantage of using faster memory types.
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Consider the cost aspect.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is generally true about faster memory?
- A) It is cheaper and larger.
- B) It has higher latency.
- C) It is more expensive and smaller.
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Think about the relationships of cost and size.
4Question 4.
True or False: HDDs are faster than SSDs.
- True
- False
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Consider recent technology trends.
Question 5.
Given a scenario where a gaming desktop must balance quick access to game textures and ample storage space, explain how trade-offs influence your selection of memory types.
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Consider which memory types provide immediate access versus storage.
Question 6.
Propose a memory management strategy for a new smartphone targeting high-performance gaming, considering trade-offs.
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Focus on user experience requirements.

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