Practice Memory Addressing (20.2.3) - Main Memory - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What is the primary type of memory used for temporary data storage?
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Think of the memory that is cleared when the computer is off.
Question 2.
What does RAM stand for?
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It's a type of memory that can be accessed randomly.
3Question 3.
What type of memory is volatile?
- ROM
- RAM
- Cache
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Consider which type of memory loses its contents when the power is off.
4Question 4.
True or False: Registers are used for permanent data storage.
- True
- False
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Think about the purpose of registers in a CPU.
Question 5.
Given a memory size of 512 MB, calculate how many address lines are needed.
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Use the formula 2^n = total memory size to determine n.
Question 6.
If adding additional cache memory improves performance by 20% in a CPU, calculate the new access speed if the original was 50 ns.
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Adjust the original speed based on the performance boost percentage.

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