5 Questions
Which type of memory is used mainly for CPU cache?
Static random-access memory (SRAM)
What type of memory operates at a high speed compared to storage?
Dynamic random-access memory (DRAM)
What technique is used to transfer the contents of computer memory to storage?
Virtual memory technique
Which type of memory is implemented as semiconductor memory and is non-volatile?
Flash memory
What is the term synonymous with the term primary storage or main memory?
Store
Study Notes
Memory Types
- SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) is used mainly for CPU cache.
- Cache memory operates at a high speed compared to storage.
- The technique used to transfer the contents of computer memory to storage is called "paging" or "swapping".
- Flash memory is implemented as semiconductor memory and is non-volatile.
- RAM (Random Access Memory) is synonymous with the term primary storage or main memory.
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