Computer Memory Types
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What is a type of ROM that can be erased and reprogrammed?

  • EEPROM (correct)
  • Cache Memory
  • Secondary Storage
  • PROM

    • What is a characteristic of Read-only Memory (ROM)?

  • It is used for temporary storage
  • It has a limited capacity
  • It provides permanent storage (correct)
  • It is volatile

    • What is a type of ROM that can be programmed only once?

  • Cache Memory
  • PROM (correct)
  • RAM
  • EEPROM

    • What is the main advantage of Secondary Storage Devices over Memory?

    <p>Greater capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between Memory and Secondary Storage Devices?

    <p>Volatility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of random access memory (RAM)?

    <p>It is volatile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of RAM is used for high-speed registers and caches?

    <p>SRAM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of RAM is used for main memory?

    <p>DRAM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of cache memory?

    <p>To provide faster access to main memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of DDR4 SDRAM?

    <p>It reduces the energy required to run portable devices and servers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between DDR2 SDRAM, DDR3 SDRAM, and DDR4 SDRAM?

    <p>They are different generations of synchronous dynamic RAM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of main memory?

    <p>For providing a working storage area for programs and data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capacity of a single byte in terms of bits?

    <p>Eight bits that together represent a single character of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a multicore processor?

    <p>It has multiple processing units called cores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a coprocessor?

    <p>To execute specific types of instructions while the CPU works on another processing activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is multiprocessing?

    <p>The simultaneous execution of two or more instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of processing involves the simultaneous execution of two or more instructions at the same time?

    <p>Multiprocessing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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