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What is the purpose of registers in a CPU?
Think about what data is most immediately needed by the CPU.
Name one type of secondary storage.
Consider storage that retains data when the computer is turned off.
Which of the following is the fastest type of memory?
Think about which memory is directly used for processing.
True or False: Secondary storage is volatile.
Consider what happens to information on a hard drive after a shutdown.
You are designing a computer for a gamer. Detail your memory hierarchy from the fastest to the slowest and justify why you made these choices.
Consider both speed for performance and storage for extensive game files.
Explain how the trade-offs of speed, capacity, and cost influence the choices made in building modern computers.
Reflect on how gamers might prioritize speed while average consumers prioritize cost.
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