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What type of memory is slower but less expensive and higher in capacity?
What type of memory is slower but less expensive and higher in capacity?
- Non-volatile memory
- Storage (correct)
- Volatile memory
- Flash memory
What term is often used interchangeably with the term memory in the context of computer systems?
What term is often used interchangeably with the term memory in the context of computer systems?
- Virtual memory
- Disk cache
- Primary storage (correct)
- Store
Which type of semiconductor memory is used mainly for CPU cache?
Which type of semiconductor memory is used mainly for CPU cache?
- DRAM
- SRAM (correct)
- ROM
- PROM
What is the common technique used to transfer contents of computer memory to storage when needed?
What is the common technique used to transfer contents of computer memory to storage when needed?
In what form is data stored within most semiconductor memory cells?
In what form is data stored within most semiconductor memory cells?
Study Notes
Memory and Storage
- Hard disk storage is slower but less expensive and higher in capacity.
Terminology
- RAM (Random Access Memory) is often used interchangeably with the term memory in the context of computer systems.
CPU Cache
- SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) is the type of semiconductor memory used mainly for CPU cache.
Data Transfer
- Paging is the common technique used to transfer contents of computer memory to storage when needed.
Semiconductor Memory
- Data is stored in binary form (0s and 1s) within most semiconductor memory cells.
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Test your knowledge about computer memory, including its role in storing data and programs for immediate use, its speed compared to storage, and its function as disk cache and write buffer. This quiz covers key concepts related to main memory and primary storage.
