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Which type of memory is used for long-term storage in a computer?
Which type of memory is used for long-term storage in a computer?
- Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM)
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- Working Memory
- Solid-State Drive (SSD) (correct)
What is the main function of DRAM in a computer?
What is the main function of DRAM in a computer?
- To display the loading bar
- To move data from SSD to DRAM
- To temporarily store data for the CPU to work with (correct)
- To permanently store data
Which memory type is faster: DRAM or SSD?
Which memory type is faster: DRAM or SSD?
- SSD
- It depends on the size of the memory cells
- DRAM (correct)
- They have the same speed
Which part of the memory channel carries an address specifying where to read or write data?
Which part of the memory channel carries an address specifying where to read or write data?
How many bits are used to select the bank group in the memory chip?
How many bits are used to select the bank group in the memory chip?
How many memory cells are there in each bank of the DRAM microchip?
How many memory cells are there in each bank of the DRAM microchip?
What is the process of moving data before it's needed called?
What is the process of moving data before it's needed called?
How many nanoseconds does it take for electricity to travel across a room?
How many nanoseconds does it take for electricity to travel across a room?
What is the purpose of precharging the bitlines?
What is the purpose of precharging the bitlines?
Which part of the address is called RAS?
Which part of the address is called RAS?
Which part of the 1T1C memory cell stores one bit of data?
Which part of the 1T1C memory cell stores one bit of data?
Why are banks significantly taller than they are wide?
Why are banks significantly taller than they are wide?
What is the voltage applied and stored in each capacitor for a binary 1 during writing or refreshing in DDR5?
What is the voltage applied and stored in each capacitor for a binary 1 during writing or refreshing in DDR5?
How long does it take to refresh all the rows in a bank of DRAM?
How long does it take to refresh all the rows in a bank of DRAM?
What does the first number in the timing parameters on a package of DRAM refer to?
What does the first number in the timing parameters on a package of DRAM refer to?
