Practice Computer Organization And Architecture: A Pedagogical Aspect (2.1)

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Question 1.
What does SRAM stand for?
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Think of the types of RAM used in computers.
Question 2.
How does DRAM compare to SRAM in terms of cost?
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Consider the pricing difference mentioned in the section.
3Question 3.
What type of memory is SRAM?
- Dynamic RAM
- Static RAM
- Flash Memory
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Consider the differences between types of RAM.
4Question 4.
True or False: DRAM is more expensive than SRAM.
- True
- False
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Remember the pricing stated in the text.
Question 5.
A computer uses a direct-mapped cache with 16 lines. If the memory address 0x1C7 must be accessed, how would you determine if it results in a hit or a miss?
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Remember the mapping formula provided in the session.
Question 6.
Given a caching architecture, suggest how an increase in cache size might affect the hit ratio. Discuss both potential benefits and drawbacks.
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Consider both sides of cache performance as discussed in the content.

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