3.2 – Memory: Memory Technologies
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What is the primary limitation of parity memory?

  • It cannot identify when an error has occurred.
  • It cannot correct any problems it identifies. (correct)
  • It can only store data for a limited time.
  • It requires more power than error correcting code memory.

What type of memory should be used if error correction is needed?

  • Static memory
  • Dynamic memory
  • Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory (correct)
  • Flash memory

If a data set has an odd number of ones, what action is required to create even parity?

  • Add a zero.
  • Add a one. (correct)
  • Leave the data unchanged.
  • Remove a one.

How many ones were counted in the data set 1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 1, 1, 1 for parity calculation?

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What is the primary purpose of virtual memory?

<p>To temporarily store data not currently in use in RAM (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a data sequence has four ones and a parity bit of one, what can be inferred about the data?

<p>The data is verified as correct. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes multichannel memory?

<p>A technique that combines multiple memory modules to increase throughput (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What parity check fails with the sequence 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 and a parity bit of 0?

<p>Even parity check. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common configuration method for managing virtual memory in Windows?

<p>Specify paging file size manually (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For which data set is the parity bit equal to one necessary to achieve even parity?

<p>1, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a system experiences an error with its memory?

<p>The system may perform self-checks and take corrective actions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about even parity is true?

<p>It makes the total count of ones an even number. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is parity memory used for?

<p>To add error detection capability to stored data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might you see different colored slots on a motherboard?

<p>To help identify multichannel memory configurations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does disabling the option to automatically manage paging file size in Windows allow?

<p>Complete control over system memory allocation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does using a hard drive or SSD as virtual memory have on system performance?

<p>It slows down the system due to the slower access speeds compared to RAM (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Parity Memory

A method of detecting errors in data by adding an extra bit, called the parity bit, to each byte of data. The parity bit is set to ensure either an even or odd number of 1's in the data. It doesn't fix errors, only identifies them.

ECC Memory

A type of memory that can detect and correct errors using error-correcting code (ECC), making it more reliable than parity memory.

Parity Bit

A bit added to a byte of data to check for errors. The parity bit ensures either an even or odd number of 1's in the combined data and parity bit.

Even Parity

A parity system where the parity bit is set to make the total number of 1's in the data and parity bit even.

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Odd Parity

A parity system where the parity bit is set to make the total number of 1's in the data and parity bit odd.

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Parity Check

The process of checking the parity bit to determine if any errors have occurred in the data.

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Parity Error

A situation where the parity bit indicates an error has occurred in the data. This doesn't specify the location or type of the error.

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Error Correcting Code

A code that can both detect and correct errors in data. ECC memory uses such codes to improve reliability.

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Virtual Memory (Swap File)

Swapping data not actively used in RAM to a hard drive or SSD. It's like a temporary storage space for less frequently accessed data.

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Virtual Memory Management

A setting in Windows Performance Options that allows you to configure the size of virtual memory used by your system. You can either let Windows manage it automatically or set it yourself.

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Multichannel Memory (Dual, Triple, Quad)

A memory technology where data is distributed across multiple memory modules to increase the speed of data transfer. Having identical memory modules in corresponding slots maximizes this benefit.

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Multichannel Memory Slots

Memory slots on a motherboard designated for multichannel memory. Usually marked with a color scheme for easy identification.

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Error-Correcting Memory (ECC)

The ability of certain memory modules to self-check for errors. If an error is detected, the module can be isolated to prevent crashes.

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High-Reliability Memory (High-Availability)

Memory that is designed to continue operating flawlessly even if errors occur. Used in critical systems like servers to ensure high availability and uptime.

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Memory Test (Memory Check)

The process of determining whether memory modules are working correctly and identifying any errors. It aids in ensuring the integrity of data stored in RAM.

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Study Notes

Memory Management Techniques

  • Virtual Memory (Swap File):
    • Temporarily stores unused RAM data on a hard drive or SSD.
    • Crucial when RAM is full.
    • Significantly slower than RAM.
    • Windows has automatic management or manual configuration of the virtual memory (paging file) size.
  • Multichannel Memory:
    • Increases system throughput by distributing data across multiple RAM modules (Dual, Triple, Quad-Channel).
    • Ideal to have identical types of memory modules for each channel.
    • Motherboards often use color-coded slots to indicate compatible memory module positions for multichannel operation.
  • Memory Error Detection and Correction:
    • Memory Error Checking: Some systems allow RAM to self-check for errors.
    • Parity Memory:
      • Adds a parity bit to data in RAM, indicating an even number of "1"s.
      • Cannot correct errors; just detects them.
    • Error Correcting Code (ECC) Memory:
      • Identifies and corrects errors in stored data.
      • More reliable than parity memory.
      • Useful in systems with high data integrity requirements (servers, Virtual Machines).

Parity Bit Calculation

  • Calculates the parity bit to ensure the correct number of "1"s is in the data (even parity).
  • Counting "1"s in a data segment:
    • Even Parity: If the count of "1"s is even, the parity bit is "0".
    • Odd Parity: If the count of "1"s is odd, the parity bit is "1".
  • Validation Example:
    • Data 1: 1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 1, 1, 1 -> 6 "1"s (even) -> Parity bit = 0
    • Data 2: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 -> 1 "1" (odd) -> Parity bit = 1
    • Data 3: 1, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0 -> 3 "1"s (odd) -> Parity bit = 1
  • Error Detection:
    • Incorrect parity bit in a data segment indicates a likely error.

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