Practice Main Memory (20.1.1) - Main Memory - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What does RAM stand for?
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Think of the word 'Random' in the name.
Question 2.
Is ROM volatile or non-volatile?
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Consider what happens to data when power is turned off.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of RAM?
- Permanent storage
- Temporary data storage
- Data backup
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Think about what happens to data when the computer turns off.
4Question 4.
True or False: Cache memory is slower than main memory.
- True
- False
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Remember the hierarchy of memory types.
Question 5.
Explain how data retrieval differs between volatile and non-volatile memory.
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Consider practical uses of each type of memory.
Question 6.
Given a memory configuration of 128 MB of RAM and 32 GB of ROM, calculate how many bytes are in each type.
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Remember that 1MB = 1024^2 bytes and 1GB = 1024^3 bytes.

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