Practice Objectives Of The Unit (20.2.4) - Main Memory - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What does RAM stand for?
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Consider what makes it 'random'.
Question 2.
Is ROM volatile or non-volatile?
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Think about what happens when power is lost.
3Question 3.
What does RAM stand for?
- Random Access Memory
- Read Access Memory
- Rapid Access Memory
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Focus on what makes the memory 'random'.
4Question 4.
Is ROM volatile?
- True
- False
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Think about data retention essential for boot-up processes.
Question 5.
You are designing a system with 1 GB of RAM organized as 256 MB × 32 bits. How many address lines will you need?
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Remember to consider both the size and width of the memory.
Question 6.
In a system with 32 bits data bus and 16-bit address bus, how many unique memory locations can be accessed?
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Focus on the address bus to determine addressable locations.

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