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What is the difference between RAM and ROM?
Think about which type loses data when the power goes off.
Name one type of external memory.
Consider what devices store data long-term and are not directly used in processing.
What type of memory is RAM?
Think about how RAM behaves when you turn off your computer.
True or False: Cache memory is slower than main memory.
Consider the purpose of cache memory within the CPU hierarchy.
Design a scenario where a CPU needs to access data and must use the memory hierarchy efficiently. Explain how data flows from the external memory to the CPU.
Consider the steps taken when data isn't readily available.
Explain how cache memory impacts overall system performance when running multiple applications.
Think about how frequent operations affect memory access patterns.
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